Stanley Cup Bracket 2018 - Page 9

flatbutt · 05-13-2018, 08:30 PM

The Caps are rolling!

rfuerst911sc · 05-14-2018, 04:09 AM

Washington and Winnipeg looking very strong .

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Caps got a ton of confidence beating the Penguins. I always thought if they were to go far in the Cup it had to be through, not around, Pittsburgh. Depending on what happens, they should send Crosby and crew a "thank you" note.

Confidence is a funny thing, though. It can dissipate quickly. Last night the Bolts lost all confidence in about a 1 minute span at the end of the 2nd. Giving up a goal with 2 second left in the period - dagger.

Hawkeye's-911T · Hawkeye's-911T's Garage

Not looking good for the Bolts.

Will Vegas' transition game be enough to counter the Jets?

Should be a good game.

Cheers
JB

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye's-911T

...Should be a good game.

It should be a doozy. I think the long break between series tempered Vegas' "playoff" intensity in game 1. It should be back tonight... can't wait for puck drop.

Beers, chips and salsa... my place, 7:00PM

1990C4S · 05-14-2018, 01:01 PM

Winnipeg was outplayed a good portion of that game. The Jets won't receive too many gifts like that over the rest of the series.

Tampa can't play a full 60 minutes. Too many bonehead plays. They are done.

Looks like OV will be without a Cup, but golfing much later this year.

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Originally Posted by 1990C4S

Winnipeg was outplayed a good portion of that game. The Jets won't receive too many gifts like that over the rest of the series.

Tampa can't play a full 60 minutes. Too many bonehead plays. They are done.

Looks like OV will be without a Cup, but golfing much later this year.

So you are thinking Vegas?
Nah. I think OV will be lifting the cup.

flatbutt · 05-14-2018, 02:35 PM

OV is certainly due. It cannot besaid that he hasn't labored long and hard. But I wonder....what name is next to mate well with choke?

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If the Cap's keep playing the solid Defense they are, and the offense can keep up the intensity, they are going to be hard to beat. That game yesterday was a clinic by Washington. Even after some of those horrid penalty calls they didn't get down and kept playing their game.

I am interested in seeing if Vegas wakes up and plays better tonight.

flatbutt · 05-14-2018, 07:47 PM

MAF went 29 outa 30. That's good Keepin'. VGK really played well tonight.

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Vegas used their energy to cause the Jets to make bad plays. That said, the moment that Vegas relaxed, the Jets put major pressure on Fleury and he had to put on a clinic to keep the game. I think that the Jets have the edge with more beef and more sharp-shooters. Its their to lose. The West will be won in 6 or 7.
The Caps are dominating. I predict they will take the Conference in 5 or 6.

Of the remaining teams there is no one to be against (like Montreal or Cindy) and the B's and the Preds are out so, I really hope that Ovi gets the cup he deserves.

flatbutt · 05-15-2018, 06:28 AM

Vegas has made an amazing run no matter what. I think you are correct about the Jets but this is a very fast set of teams so who knows. I would enjoy watching Ovi have his Bourque moment.

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Vegas definitely was the better team last night & deserved the win - no question. The close call Fleury had in the opening minutes & surviving it
unscathed was the harbinger of things to come.

Marchessault's 'almost-a-breakaway' goal after a terrible Jets line change basically sealed it. Had A couple more grade 'A' scoring chances not
resulted in posts after, the game could have had the makings of a blowout-out.
The Jets were never really in sync after going down 2.

The Golden Knights have erased any lingering doubts as to their emergence as one helluva serious contender.
The Winnipeg Jets, their fans & all fans of hockey have been put on notice, Vegas is for real.
Wednesday's contest opening minutes should be quite the track meet with both sides trading chances.

Is T-Bay going to win a game? The Caps look mean & hungry. Ovie looks to be a man possessed.
It appears some of you Eastern guys are softening (& rightfully so) & giving Ovie his due - Good onya!

Cheers
JB

flatbutt · 05-15-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye's-911T

It appears some of you Eastern guys are softening (& rightfully so) & giving Ovie his due - Good onya!

Cheers
JB

after a certain point schadenfreude is just mean spirited. He paid his dues. When it comes to The Cup I always applaud the winner...always. This a trophy that they truly sweat blood to win.

flatbutt · 05-15-2018, 07:58 PM

Well Tampa Bay found their footing tonight didn't they. The Caps put 37 on Vasilevsky and he stopped 35! I'd say that penalties hurt the Caps as well.

rfuerst911sc · 05-16-2018, 06:45 AM

Tampa finally looked like the team they were during the season , Stankos appears to have finally woken up which they need , Bucherov ( sp ? ) also . They played with confidence hopefully they can tie the series and make it a best of three . Seems like no one wants to win at home in this series

During one of the intermission periods last night one of the announcers stated at the beginning of the year Vegas was a 500 to 1 shot of making it to the Cup finals , it is crazy to think that after how they have played this year . They could be a team of destiny crazier things have happened . I'm really hoping both series go 7 and that we have a great Stanley Cup final . This has been the most enjoyable hockey for me to watch in a long time , just seems like great match ups across the board .

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The playoff season has had some great games this year. It is interesting how much the away teams have won.
In the past, the mantra was "if you want to win in the playoffs you have to win away games" well, this year it has been "if you want to win in the playoffs you have to win your HOME games".

Go figure.
The Lightning really restored some credibility with the win against the Caps in game 3 but they got a lot of help from a very sloppy Caps team. Vegas has their first home game against the Jets tonight. Let's see how it goes with them tied 1 game each.

rfuerst911sc · 05-17-2018, 05:54 AM

Very enjoyable game last night . Is there any other team in the league that has four lines that can skate as fast as Vegas ? They just seem to have an extra gear when it comes to speed . They are very exciting to watch ! They just keep coming and coming I can see how a team would have a hard time beating them . Their speed also make for great defense , they swat away a LOT of offensive chances for the other teams . Good stuff .

Eric 951 · 05-17-2018, 10:25 AM

I would love to see MAF get another Cup. He is playing lights out.

Hawkeye's-911T · Hawkeye's-911T's Garage

Hey Flat - your man, M.A. Fleury stole that one for Vegas last night. Ya gotta love the guy's "compete level"
Both tenders were pretty much dominant save Hellebuyck 's brain cramp on Neal's goal.
The Jets were not all that great in the first but that 3rd period was something else.
Two fast teams playing the game at about Mach 2.

Tis the season gents - let's hope T-Bay & the Caps can measure up to last night's contest although it might be too much to expect.
Ovie vs. The Knights - anybody??

Cheers
JB