l2 0 5 5 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 :lol: I'll let that slide. But mostly out of pity because the Pens might miss the playoffs :P.(All in jest; I really hope they make it)Ottawa is now in, making it 5 Canadian teams in the playoffs. It looks like they'll play Tampa or Montreal, depending on how the games finish tonight.So far so good! Up 2-0 in the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 So far so good! Up 2-0 in the third.And they pulled it off, grats to the Pens, even though there is a monumental task ahead (vs the Rags, and no Letang to boot). It should be even more exciting this time around, with 6 teams in the playoffs who weren't there last year. Habs-Sens and Nucks-Flames should have plenty of fireworks. The Jets better hope the Ducks win tonight, otherwise they're looking at a tough series against the Blues. I like their chances much better against the Ducks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twenty of House Goodmen Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 The Caps have home ice, thanks to some garbage coaching decisions in the Jackets-Isles game. Bad way to end the final home game at the coliseum.At least Tavares might win the scoring race this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Fuck the Hawks :drunk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twenty of House Goodmen Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Jaime Benn takes the Art Ross. Dammit Nashville!! In all seriousness, congrats to the guy. When was the last time a power forward won the Art Ross? Lindros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Jaime Benn takes the Art Ross. Dammit Nashville!! In all seriousness, congrats to the guy. When was the last time a power forward won the Art Ross? Lindros?I see Ovi as a power forward, and he won in 2008. Also, there was Iggy in 2002(?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reny of Storms End Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 The Caps have home ice, thanks to some garbage coaching decisions in the Jackets-Isles game. Bad way to end the final home game at the coliseum.At least Tavares might win the scoring race this year.This is why they need to do away with the loser point. Or at the very least go by wins as the first tie breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 This is why they need to do away with the loser point. Or at the very least go by wins as the first tie breaker.The first tiebreaker is regulation/overtime wins. Both teams have 40 ROWs, so that moves to the next tiebreaker, which is points in head-to-head matchups. They emphasize ROWs so that shootout wins don't contribute to deciding a tiebreaker. I agree though, overall wins should factor in at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 My picks for the first round:Rangers over the Pens in 5Caps over the Isles in 7Habs over the Sens in 5Lightning over the Wings in 7Ducks over the Jets in 5Canucks over the Flames in 6Wild over the Blues in 7Preds over the Hawks in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reny of Storms End Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 The first tiebreaker is regulation/overtime wins. Both teams have 40 ROWs, so that moves to the next tiebreaker, which is points in head-to-head matchups. They emphasize ROWs so that shootout wins don't contribute to deciding a tiebreaker. I agree though, overall wins should factor in at some point.Thanks for the clarification. It's funny that their afraid to let shootout wins contribute to deciding a tiebreaker, but have no problem with possible shootout losses contributing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Thanks for the clarification. It's funny that their afraid to let shootout wins contribute to deciding a tiebreaker, but have no problem with possible shootout losses contributing.The competition committee will likely be changing overtime to reduce the likelihood of shootouts happening. Things like 4-on-4 followed by 3-on-3, or an extended overtime have been pushed as ideas. I believe the AHL has a 3-on-3 OT after 3 minutes has passed, and hat has really reduced the number of shootouts. Of course, like every rule change I'm sure coaches will catch up eventually and we'll see shootouts occur with regular frequency again. But then no shootouts mean possibly bringing back the tie, so it's a tough spot for the NHL. I wouldn't mind seeing 3 on 3 though. Anyway, my picks for round 1:Wild over Blues in 6Hawks over Predators in 6Ducks over Jets in 7Canucks over Flames in 6Habs over Sens in 7Lightning over the Wings in 5Rangers over Pens in 5Capitals over Isles in 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs really is the best shit ever, so happy to be back in, not confident going up against Chicago but I wouldn't be confident against anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs really is the best shit ever, so happy to be back in, not confident going up against Chicago but I wouldn't be confident against anyoneWell...Pat Kane is rumored to be cleared for full practice tomorrow, and is probable for game 1. May god have mercy on the preds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biter Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Ducks over Jets in fiveCanucks over Flames in sevenBlues over Wild in sevenHawks over Preds in six Rangers over Pens in fiveCaps over Isles in sixHabs over Sens in sixLightning over Wings in six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Well...Pat Kane is rumored to be cleared for full practice tomorrow, and is probable for game 1. May god have mercy on the preds. Damn that was a speedy recovery. I thought he wasn't supposed to be back till mid May. He'll light a flame under Chicago's ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.H. Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 No one is giving the Islanders any chance in this series it seems and probably rightly so, they have been real soft on defense lately. To make it worse, Hamonic being out put our chances from bad to worse. However, if they can stay out of the box and not let Ovechkin beat them, I think they have a good chance. Unfortunately, both those things are very tall orders... Anyone know if there is a playoff package on NHL.com to watch the games? I don't have cable or anything and am far, far out of market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Antony Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Tonight's the night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 West: Blues in 7Blackhawks in 6Ducks in 6Flames in 6 East: Sens in 7Lightning in 6Rangers in 6Caps in 7 Pretty damn excited for all the games tonight. ETA: I'm going with the Sens as my darkhorse to make it to the ECF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 If Bishop weren't the Lightning goaltender I wouldn't hesitate picking them for the SCF. After his monster season last year, he's been shaky at times, and seems like he's the product of a very strong team playing in front of him. I wouldn't be surprised if we see Vasilevsky take over at some point; he's shown flashes of brilliance this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabronius Maximus Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Some cool playoff artwork: Overall West matchups East matchups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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