[PhatSaqs]

I don't think you can overstate Holtby. Last night should've been a stretch for NY, but Holtby weathered it and bought enought time for the team in front of him to get going. The caps are where they are because of him, not because of the teams's play.

Agreed. Rangers would have been up 4-0 in the first if not for the kid. They came out and slapped the Caps around for 20 minutes while Holtby played his ass, nose, feet and hands off.

[t0mp]

I don't think you can overstate Holtby. Last night should've been a stretch for NY, but Holtby weathered it and bought enought time for the team in front of him to get going. The caps are where they are because of him, not because of the teams's play.

yeah that's true. I mean, you can argue that any team that has a goalie that's capable of carrying the team occasionally does this

[Socreges]

Not sure what people were expecting. He did it for Pittsburgh, so gifting a Cup for another team isn't crazy.

Oh wings fans

[Revenant]

Oh wings fans

Hey now, I'm very interested to see how Gary bettman and the Illuminati fixed this years playoffs. Bonus points if someone incorporates the lizard men

[Cagey]

Hey now, I'm very interested to see how Gary bettman and the Illuminati fixed this years playoffs. Bonus points if someone incorporates the lizard men

According to some Rangers fans, the fix is in against them. You know, the New York-based hockey team, in the league's largest market (rofl). All playoffs long! Suspensions, missed calls, allowed/disallowed goals. Illuminati want to see the Star Players succeed, as Star Players are obviously lizard peeps, so fuck the largest market, we're gonna favor Ovechkin's Capitals... and the SENATORS too.

[Socreges]

Hey now, I'm very interested to see how Gary bettman and the Illuminati fixed this years playoffs. Bonus points if someone incorporates the lizard men

I don't think they're fixed, but I agree with anyone suggesting that there is a massive conflict of interest. The NHL owns the Coyotes (and has considerable interest in seeing them succeed) and the NHL also decides which referees are on the ice in which games (eg, playoff games). I think there could definitely be a subconscious pull for refs to err on the side of the Coyotes, when in doubt.

[Revenant]

I don't think they're fixed, but I agree with anyone suggesting that there is a massive conflict of interest. The NHL owns the Coyotes (and has considerable interest in seeing them succeed) and the NHL also decides which referees are on the ice in which games (eg, playoff games). I think there could definitely be a subconscious pull for refs to err on the side of the Coyotes, when in doubt.

I agree with it being a conflict of interest. But I certainly believe they are where they are due to their work ethic on the ice. Not bettman pulling puppet strings like some people want to suggest

[MetatronM]

Agreed. Rangers would have been up 4-0 in the first if not for the kid. They came out and slapped the Caps around for 20 minutes while Holtby played his ass, nose, feet and hands off.

Yeah, Holtby very nearly stole that game for the Caps last night.

The Rangers finally seemed to have understood last night that you just have to keep bombarding the kid and make him eventually make a mistake but even then he very nearly outlasted our offense. It took a two man advantage in order to finally breakthrough and save the day, and even THAT was less than a tenth of a second away from being smothered by Holtby which would have effectively ended the game.

[Plinko]

Oh wings fans

Come on, you know I'm joking about that Cup win.

He gifted the Penguins the lottery win, not the Cup.

[Dastardly Jerks]

HEY Y'ALL IT'S TIME FOR SOME ~FOOTBALL~

[q_q]

So what are the odds on the Flyers winning tonight? 50:1? I hope they do it, but I don't see how they can.

[hubes]

So what are the odds on the Flyers winning tonight? 50:1? I hope they do it, but I don't see how they can.

I think they'll win tonight. Danny b hat trick.

[ATF487]

HEY Y'ALL IT'S TIME FOR SOME ~FOOTBALL~

Time for some epic maaarks

[vatstep]

So what are the odds on the Flyers winning tonight? 50:1? I hope they do it, but I don't see how they can.

Really? I'd say their odds are pretty good. It's not gonna be easy for the Devils to close it out on the road.

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Really? I'd say their odds are pretty good. It's not gonna be easy for the Devils to close it out on the road.

Dunno, I think the lack of Giroux is pretty big. He's been a huge part of their team so far in the playoffs.

[q_q]

Really? I'd say their odds are pretty good. It's not gonna be easy for the Devils to close it out on the road.

I'm just wondering how many teams have avoided elimination in game 5 while missing their best player. They are at home though so that will work in their favor.

[cube444]

Was Washington at home when Backstrom was suspended and they rallied around him to win against Bruins?

[Lone_Prodigy]

I think the Flyers could win tonight. Win the series though? Slim chance.

[gutter_trash]

I'm just wondering how many teams have avoided elimination in game 5 while missing their best player. They are at home though so that will work in their favor.

remember when Penguins had 3 guys suspended and then won game 4

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

remember when Penguins had 3 guys suspended and then won game 4

Neal was the only valuable player that was gone though and Giroux was more dominant than Neal. Seems like Giroux has been in on every scoring opportunity this playoffs.

[cube444]

I think the Flyers could win tonight. Win the series though? Slim chance.

Devils have never lost a series when they've been up 3-1. They are 9-0 under such a scenario.

[Clydefrog]

Devils have never lost a series when they've been up 3-1. They are 9-0 under such a scenario.

Have you seen how old Marty Brodeur is?

[Kuro Madoushi]

Devils have never lost a series when they've been up 3-1. They are 9-0 under such a scenario.

History will be made...

...

?

[Slurmer]

So what are the odds on the Flyers winning tonight? 50:1? I hope they do it, but I don't see how they can.

Pretty low. Flyers won without giroux earlier in the year against some bad/decent teams, but then they played Boston and lost 6-0. The powerplay is going to look bad and I'd expect jagr and Hartnell to continue to struggle.

Really, new jersey has handled them since game 2. Bryz has done everything to keep the games close but I think the devils close it out tonight.

[cube444]

Schenn got smoked!

[Cagey]

Whether it's Philly playing better or NJ worse, it's been relatively even thus far

[cube444]

Damn. Right back at Volchenkov!

[yankeehater]

Great hit by Zach, Flyers need to do more of that.

[Curufinwe]

Damn. Right back at Volchenkov!

Both hits looked below head height, maybe Ronaldo was a little late but fuck Volchenkov. He's the guy who concussed Briere earlier this year.

[ShaneB]

I get home and get to see that massive hit, damn!

]edit: and to see a goal! woooooooo

[Curufinwe]

Flyers score first, so they will lose.

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Devils look sort of slow.

Flyers score first, so they will lose.

:lol Totally forgot about this.

[gcubed]

Amazingly when you don't play like pussies you get chances

[yankeehater]

Flyers score first, so they will lose.

Just came here to post that, fuck.

[cube444]

Flyers look like they're playing their game tonight. It's almost like they've flipped the switch.

[ShaneB]

Flyers score first, so they will lose.

Way to Jinx it. Fuck!

[blahness]

Woohoo hope the devils win tonight.

[Cagey]

Let Philly keep hitting late like Rinaldo. They'll go full retard soon enough.

Lulz at Marty chants. We've scored so many goals this year during stupidly timed chants

[cube444]

Horrible goal by Bryz.

[yankeehater]

I am so sick of hearing how good Bryz is playing. He makes the easy saves but never the huge save that they need.

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Dang, tied up already.

[gcubed]

The whole thing was offsides but hey been getting fucked most of the series.

[DopeyFish]

Bryz is so shakey

[cube444]

I am so sick of hearing how good Bryz is playing. He makes the easy saves but never the huge save that they need.

How long did they sign him for again?

[Curufinwe]

Let Philly keep hitting late like Rinaldo. They'll go full retard soon enough. Lulz at Marty chants. We've scored so many goals this year during stupidly timed chants

Watching it again it was milliseconds late, if it was late at all. Volchenkov just got smoked.

I'd love to see all the deflected goals Bryz has let in this year in a montage. Must be close to 100.

Now that was a bad goal. The first one was deflected off Simmond's stock and Bryz had no chance.

[Socreges]

OHHHHHH HOLY FUCK

What a HORRIBLE goal

[cube444]

Hhahahahhahahahhahhahha!

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Lulz Bryz

[gcubed]

Way to go Bryz

[~Kinggi~]

and that is why Philly will lose. Lmao