Rask is making a good case for Conn Smythe consideration. The Canes, save the 'softie',
couldn't get it past him with a cannon - especially in the first period.

Cheers
JB

I hope Rask does as it would suck to see kissy boy get it.

Rask's numbers are a strong case for the Vesina.

But he's not one of the Vezina finalists :confused: What were his Regular Season numbers?

Opps. You are right. His reg season numbers were up and down so just average.
.912 %
2.48 gaa

Rod: who is "kissy boy" ?

Tough to lose a game on an OT goal that should have been disallowed. Incredible that none of the 4 refs saw the hand pass by the Sharks. :(

Thanks for sharing this good info.

And where was Toronto, asleep? I thought all goals were video reviewed there, how do you miss that one??????

If it was thrown in the goal it can be reviewed. Since it wasn’t the actual goal, it was not a reviewable play.

Complete crap, and completely crap answers by a few of the SJ players I heard interviewed.

I would really like to see them lose based on how many horrible calls have gone their way in each of the series.

I know, in the eyes of some, quoting one's self could be considered 'uncultured behaviour',
but I stand in my assessment of a few posts back - the hosers are the recipients
of an unbelievable run of good fortune (courtesy of the 'hockey gods') on questionable
& game altering refereeing decisions. Last night's was a capper - Erik Karlsson's
non-celebratory response was another dead give-away as to the goal's illegality.

I usually rein in urges to 'rag' on the refs & I know the rules state, the call (in this case)
on the ice is non reviewable - good luck in trying to explain that to St. Loo & their fans.
They got jobbed - pure, plain, & simple. A quintessential bull-crap call
again, favourable to the sharks. Screwed up an entertaining game.

Should the sharks prevail - I think I will have to 'eat some humble pie',
switch allegiances, align myself with a 'sworn adversary' & hope like hell - Da Broonz
kick the schitt out of them, just to even things out. Now I've vented my spleen .......

Cheers
JB

No, perhaps you are thinking of the NFL? Not every goal is reviewed, aside from 'did the puck cross the line'. Events prior to the goal are only reviewed on a challenge. And the challenges are limited.

A batted puck into the goal is not reviewable, unless it was batted directly into the net.

It appears clear-cut, although there is a slight chance the puck hit Bouwmeester on the shin pad. If the puck hit him then it's a valid goal.

The puck into the netting earlier was also clear-cut. Poor officiating in both instances.

Wow JB, don't hold back. Tell us how you really feel...

It may be 'uncultured behavior', but I don't give a rip and as such I will quote myself three weeks ago saying
That said, I agree it was a BAD call.

Isn't there an automatic review for goals in the last two minutes of the game?

eThere may be I'd need to check but no need tonight, the Canes just keep skating over their own dicks with these penalties. But I think playoff goals should be reviewed, these games are too important, and needn't slow the game down.

the replay was quite clear, the hand pass was not even close but if it isn't reviewable then that's it.

Oh well I can't watch this anymore, the Canes have really shat the bed. Are the Broons really this much better or have the Canes just shot their load too soon? I'm thinking Boston is simply much better.

I am really disappointed with the Canes , they really weren't in the same league as Boston in this series . Maybe Boston is just that much better . Rask couldn't play much better . Now Boston has time to rest and get ready for the finals. How much time off is too much ?

No.

If you watch the replay the puck might have hit Bouwmeester on the shin pad, which would negate the hand pass. That's the only defence for the referees.

I have watched it five times in slow motion and I still don't know what the right call is. But I think the refs missed it entirely, as there was no 'hand pass' gesture from either ref, nor was the call waved off.

As an aside, it might be reasonable to allow hand passes, but not goals. They are infrequent and rarely have any significant effect on the outcome of a game. Other than so slow it down.

Bruins were better in every area. Period.

AND Rask has proven that the goalie is the key to the cup. He made stops that were sick. Even his positioning was near perfect. I forget which game it was in this series, but he was in his crease near the top, his trap high to his left and open, the shot went high glove side from the low slot and straight into it. He never moved but looked brilliant, and it was because he just knew where his glove needed to be. That proves my old coach correct when he said, "Tommy, sometimes the key to a great save is being too slow to get out of the way".