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NHL 2023-2024 Season |OT| My Other Ride’s a Zamboni
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We shot ourselves early in the game but we pulled if off. I am telling you, the team coming back from behind game after game is giving me an ulcer...
Go Canucks!
I managed to catch the 3rd period of the Florida/Boston game. I was wondering if there was going to be anyone left to play. I get it though. The Canucks went through 3 years of getting knocked out of the playoffs by Chicago. This series is going to be crazy.
Go Canucks!
I managed to catch the 3rd period of the Florida/Boston game. I was wondering if there was going to be anyone left to play. I get it though. The Canucks went through 3 years of getting knocked out of the playoffs by Chicago. This series is going to be crazy.
MrCunningham
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It’s about that time, the best time of year. The winds are getting colder, the leaves are starting to change, and the preseason is underway.
2023-2024 Season Schedule
Season Standings
Stats
Scores
Tickets
Cuddle up with a blanket and light a candle. Check your local listings and catch a little preseason before the real shit begins.
I’m watching the first Stars game broadcasted here, against the Avalanche.
Who’s your team? What are you expectations this year?
Canucks blow it every playoff season. I would be shocked if they didn't choke this year. Also, conflicted on Vancouver vs Edmonton. One one hand I am a BC native and have to support for the home team... on the other hand.. I am also partial to Edmonton. So if they win the second round, I will go with them.
But Edmonton is not going to win the second round. Please remain seated
MrCunningham
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But Edmonton is not going to win the second round. Please remain seated
It would be nice if the 'nucks could surprise me once and win a Stanley cup. But they are cursed to choke at some point in the playoffs. This is a team I have been watching since 1994.
Yeah 2011 was heart breaking. After that OT win against Chicago in the first round, I thought Holy crap, we're gonna do it...I don't think our team now is as good as 2011 (honestly i don't think we'll be *that* good anytime soon) but we are finding ways to dig down deep and win. We might get lucky with the team coming out of the east too battered and tired to put up much a fight.
StreetsofBeige
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Keefe fired. But Shanny kept. Yikes.
Lol own goal fuuuuuuuuuuuuu
StreetsofBeige
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Nice Trouba superman! Headhunter. If you watch the replay to the end, the last angle showed he tried to do a flying elbow!
Florida got a ton of PP goals, but it was still lopsided. Mid way through the game, Boston had 8 shots. And if Marchand is injured from that hit he got (it was hard to see if it was a check + punch to the face, or just a midice check), Boston is done.
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TheGreatMusashi
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No posts since Saturday?
DISAPPOINTMENT
Stars won again, round 2, 3-1.
The Hurricanes were down against the Rangers but have come back in the last two.
GO
STARS
GO
HURRICANES!
FUCK THE AVALANCHE AND FUCK THE RANGERS!
DISAPPOINTMENT
Stars won again, round 2, 3-1.
The Hurricanes were down against the Rangers but have come back in the last two.
STARS
GO
HURRICANES!
FUCK THE AVALANCHE AND FUCK THE RANGERS!
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TheGreatMusashi
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John Marston
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Bruins still alive.
But Florida is the definition of a TEAM.
No superstars just a solid united front.
But Florida is the definition of a TEAM.
No superstars just a solid united front.
StreetsofBeige
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Pickard looks pretty good. Let in one shot from the slot. And the second Van goal was a lucky bounce off a dman's stick and then off someone's ankle in front of a crowded net.
Definitely play him again next game.
Definitely play him again next game.
StreetsofBeige
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NYR in.
McDavid and gang on the brink of blowing it. Lost to Canucks tonight.
McDavid and gang on the brink of blowing it. Lost to Canucks tonight.
Saturday's game is going to be awesome! Canucks tend to be a better road team so I hope they come out on all cylinders I want them to win and get some rest before the next series.
newtypepilot
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blowing it implies they were ahead in games in the series, and they were never ahead.
the charging call on petey is bar none the worst call so far in these playoffs.
I think it is because he may have left his feet. I found it weird the ref in front of the play didn't call anything but the ref by the end boards was the one who called it.
I can tell you this, the canucks have to stop giving the Oilers power plays. It is ridiculous. Tochett is going to have an ulcer by the time the series is done. There have been some garbage calls yes, but there are also the legit calls too and in the first 5 minutes of the game, every damn game.
newtypepilot
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He jumped up but was not in stride. And Foegele was the one that made the hit, so to call Petey charging for receiving a check is beyond insanity. If that is charging then every hit is charging then.
I agree that penalties are literally playing with fire, considering how dangerous the oilers PP is.
John Marston
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We've been spoiled with some great series all over so far.
Looking forward to Bos vs Fla & Dal vs Col tonight.
I predicted a Stars win in 6 let's see if my crystal ball was right
Looking forward to Bos vs Fla & Dal vs Col tonight.
I predicted a Stars win in 6 let's see if my crystal ball was right
TheGreatMusashi
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This is such fucking bullshit
TheGreatMusashi
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Stars win! Moving on to the next round. The scariest unknown territory, The Great White North!
German Hops
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We've been spoiled with some great series all over so far.
Looking forward to Bos vs Fla & Dal vs Col tonight.
I predicted a Stars win in 6 let's see if my crystal ball was right
MrCunningham
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Hey man, decades of cynicism has caused me to think that way about the Vancouver Canucks. So ignore me. I have actually been really checked out with the Canucks since 2022, and found myself following Edmonton Oilers in the 2022-2023 season. I actually thought they had really good shot. My dad's side of the family hails from Edmonton. I have always been partial to the Oilers. Watching these two teams face locked in second round, I am interested in seeing where this is heading.
No worries man
It has been a great series. If the canucks win the series, I've saved you a seat
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Edmonton was 100% the better team tonight. Once again, edmonton scored first and had the canucks chasing the lead as usual. In each of the Oilers goals, canucks were standing around in the defensive zone watching the play. They weren't blocking shots, just standing there. Kane off the face off, they all literally stand there and watch.
Hopefully Canucks right the ship on Monday but Edmonton was the better team tonight and I am surprised they scored only 5...
Hopefully Canucks right the ship on Monday but Edmonton was the better team tonight and I am surprised they scored only 5...
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StreetsofBeige
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edmonton dominated.
StreetsofBeige
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Game 7 at 9:00 pm est.
Boeser out with a blood clot!
Edmonton should win, but you never know wth shaky Skinner in net. He could let in 1 or 5.
Boeser out with a blood clot!
Edmonton should win, but you never know wth shaky Skinner in net. He could let in 1 or 5.
My brother is a hockey fan and we give each other crap all the time. He follows the Kraken after following the Bruins all his life. He said since we "saw B's drink from the chalice multiple times" he is going to support the local team.
He sends me a text with "Boeser's out with blood clots. They snapped a picture of you receiving the news."
He sends me a text with "Boeser's out with blood clots. They snapped a picture of you receiving the news."
MrCunningham
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Sorry for doom saying the Canucks... would love to see them with a cup in my lifetime. Really, where is the fucking motivation to knock Edmonton out? You think Edmonton in round two would have giving the 'nucks some drive. But as usual... as soon as their playoff season is over, their golfing season starts. I just call it tough love.
It will be interesting to see how well Edmonton fares.
It will be interesting to see how well Edmonton fares.
MrCunningham
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My brother sent me this:
Riots don't happen for round two playoff loses. It has to be a either a losing or wining Stanley Cup game, or its nothing. I think if Vancouver came out with the Stanley Cup, it would be the riot to end all riots.... out of pure happiness, of course.
You know, it would be cool to see a rivalry come out of this like the Chicago/Nucks of old. I still hate the damn Blackhawks but now it is kind of water under the bridge lol
newtypepilot
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man that was a frustrating loss. The scoresheet may indicate a close game but the oilers dominated from the start and deserved the win. Nucks only showed up in the last 8 mins. Can't win if you don't play a 60min game. They have to do something about that damn PP.
Dallas is a very deep team and well rested too so they should be able to exploit oilers' weakness. Skinner is still a god damn sieve.
Dallas is a very deep team and well rested too so they should be able to exploit oilers' weakness. Skinner is still a god damn sieve.
Trogdor1123
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I had total faith in the oil last night… to blow it. I was 100% expecting them to lose even with such a dominating performance.
Dallas will be a hard match for them.
I’m only a head in my hockey pool by a single point. My previous lead has been worn away more and more. By the weekend I expect I’ll be in second or third.
Dallas will be a hard match for them.
I’m only a head in my hockey pool by a single point. My previous lead has been worn away more and more. By the weekend I expect I’ll be in second or third.
John Marston
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Rangers vs Panthers tonite!
This one might go to 7
This one might go to 7
Trogdor1123
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I kind of hope it does. I have mostly rangers and oil in my hockey pool. Rangers winning fast reduces my games played and total points. Need a high scoring 7 game series!Rangers vs Panthers tonite!
This one might go to 7
StreetsofBeige
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Not surprised Oilers won. They dominated the series as a whole and Canucks stayed alive via their solid third string goalie. If he wasnt making lots of nice saves, Oilers could had score 2-3 more each game. Canucks offence disappeared. Petersson and Hughes invisible.
Anyone who didn't watch the series and just goes by the box scores of close games in a 7 game series, dont be fooled. Oilers dominated most of the games.
NYR vs Dallas in finals I say.
Florida vs NYR is tough. On one hand Florida seems deeper, but Bobby can be shaky sometimes. NYR Shesterkin is more reliable IMO so I go with Rags.
My pools are overall doing well. Tied for first in one! The other one I'm like 30th out of 100. But got all players remaining. But my Dallas guys are slacking off so much, I dont think I have enough horses to gain like 25 pts unless Pavelski and Hintz could actually get some decent pts. Robertson and Wyatt J are doing ok. If Dallas can go all the way, I might have a chance.
But the safe bet for me is if Oilers and NYR go to the final. At least I should be top 3 for the better pool I'm in.
Anyone who didn't watch the series and just goes by the box scores of close games in a 7 game series, dont be fooled. Oilers dominated most of the games.
NYR vs Dallas in finals I say.
Florida vs NYR is tough. On one hand Florida seems deeper, but Bobby can be shaky sometimes. NYR Shesterkin is more reliable IMO so I go with Rags.
My pools are overall doing well. Tied for first in one! The other one I'm like 30th out of 100. But got all players remaining. But my Dallas guys are slacking off so much, I dont think I have enough horses to gain like 25 pts unless Pavelski and Hintz could actually get some decent pts. Robertson and Wyatt J are doing ok. If Dallas can go all the way, I might have a chance.
But the safe bet for me is if Oilers and NYR go to the final. At least I should be top 3 for the better pool I'm in.
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Trogdor1123
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I’m set with an oil/rangers final. If that happens I will win my hockey pool almost certainly (I’m in first right now and finally started increasing the gap). It would be a 18:1 payout…. That could buy me some Warhammer stuff!
I’m sure I’ll lose though lol. I don’t have enough faith in the oil
StreetsofBeige
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Dallas 5-2. There's no way Skinner plays 3 good games in a row.