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[doublejs07]

this dude Ovechkin trollin' the MSG crowd at the end of the game....raised his stick as he left the ice (like the Rangers do after a win)....

Welp, looks like it's gonna be Caps vs. B's (barring a miracle Canes comeback vs. the Panthers). Should be a great series. Throw out the regular season record...these are the defending SC champs and they'll be ready. No matter the outcome, this is going 6.

 

[frink85]

come on minny pick it up!

 

[solemate96]

Congratulations on the Boston College Eagles for winning the National Championship!

I did not want the Capitals for the first round but that's just the way it is. It's going to be a hard fought series with all of Washington's top players coming back. The Bruins will be ready to go.

 

[kash55]

Lets get that Presidents Trophy. Go Canucks!

 

[sircharles2ol3]

Hope Rangers still manange to bring home the Presidents Trophy... just to make me feel better

 

[dmxfury]

Congrats BC...someday...someday

 

[witnessmycalm21]

Welp. Season over for the Wild.

Just got back from the game. Lost to PHX

Salty we couldnt win but w/e....
Cant wait til next season, already.

 

[hawkflight6]

Jets season ends tonight with mixed feelings. I'm very disappointed that it ends tonight and its not even that I wanted to be in the playoffs (that would have been unbelievably awesome) but more so that I don't get to watch this team again til fall.

With that said this has been an awesome season to experience. Just being back in the NHL was cool, but we had some truly incredible moments this year. From opening night, to the 9-8 win in Philly, snapping Boston's win streak in December, Selanne's return later that month, the "silver medal" and "Crosby's better" chants when our building was so loud while we were still fighting for a playoff spot.

I've watched this team grow, Blake Wheeler became a true offensive force and Evander Kane getting 30 goals. Between those 2 guys and others like Bogosian, Byfuglien and Pavelec we have some great pieces moving forward.

Anyways, good luck to the 16 teams in the playoffs and hopefully the Jets can be one of those teams next year

 

[lvjordan238]

My playoff predictions. I think I've gotta be right sooner or later on my SCF picks. (SJ-WSH the past two years.

)

1st Round
NYR in 5
BOS in 7
NJ in 6
PITT in 7

VAN in 6
STL in 7
CHI in 5
DET in 7

2nd Round
NYR in 6
PITT in 6

VAN in 7
STL in 6

3rd Round
PITT in 7
STL in 6

SCF
STL in 6

I really think the one thing that could hinder the Blues chances is lack of playoff experience on their roster. I think they can overcome that and they don't have any flaws other than that. Best forward depth of any team IMO, great goaltending if they can get the same Halak/Elliot from the regular season, a strong defensive system, and one of the most underrated players in the league in Pietrangelo. This kid will win multiple Norris' in his career. Plus, they play tough, hard hitting hockey similar to the Ducks and Bruins teams that recently won the cup.

But as long as the Kings, Sharks, or Wings don't win the cup I'll be happy.

 

[True Blues]

The full schedule should release tomorrow, but here are the first round match-ups for the 2011-12 Stanley Cup Playoffs:

East:
New York Rangers (1) vs. Ottawa Senators (8 )
Boston Bruins (2) vs. Washington Capitals (7)
Florida Panthers (3) vs. New Jersey Devils (6)
Pittsburgh Penguins (4) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (5)

West:
Vancouver Canucks (1) vs. Los Angeles Kings (8 )
St. Louis Blues (2) vs. San Jose Sharks (7)
Phoenix Coyotes (3) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (6)
Nashville Predators (4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (5)

 

[duba169]

Very veryyy happy about the standings. Didn't wanna see the caps in first round to many bad memories. And I need Philly to beat Pitt because the rangers own phi.

I'm sure it won't play out like that but lets see what happens

 

[rashi]

Panthers. 

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!

 

[physicx]

penguins vs flyers... body = ready

anyways, 18.8% chance of a 3rd straight number 1 pick....hooray

 

[DownByLaw]

My Playoff predictions

East

1st Round

Senators in 6
Bruins in 5
Devils in 5
Flyers in 6

2nd Round

Bruins in 6
Devils in 7

3rd Round

Devils in 6


West

Canucks in 6
Blues in 5
Blackhawks in 6
Predators in 5

2nd Round

Canucks in 5
Blues in 7

3rd Round

Blues in 6

SC

Blues in 6

 

[philballa09]

first page updated with schedule

 lets go.

 

[philballa09]

Originally Posted by rashi

Panthers. 

FINALLY!!!!!!!!!

 panther fans exist?

 

[DownByLaw]

No way he's a Panthers fan, front running bandwagon jumping at its finest

 

[scuse7]

I really think NJ can make a run.

Pens/Flyers will be great. Can't wait. Wednesday isn't too far away.

 

[witnessmycalm21]

 

[proshares]

I get the feeling NJD might fall flat. IDK, just one of those gut feelings. They gotta contain the Florida defensemen. Might be the best offensive core in the league.

Rangers in 7
Bruins in 6
Devils in 7
Flyers in 7

Canucks in 7
San Jose in 6
Chicago in 6
Nashville in 7

Rangers in 7
Flyers in 7

San Jose in 6
Nashville in 7

Rangers in 6
Nashville in 6

Nashville in 7

 

[doublejs07]

Rangers in 6
Caps in 6
Devils in 5
Flyers in 6

Kings in 6
St. Louis in 5
Chicago in 4
Nashville in 7

Caps in 6
Flyers in 6

St. Louis in 4
Chicago in 6

Flyers in 5
Chicago in 7

Chicago over Philly in 6

 

[frenchblue23]

rashi has posted here before, I can't remember which Panther he had in his avy, but he's been a fan.


Kings are awful closers, now they go in with no momentum against Vancouver, who is probably gonna be too much talent to handle.  

I liked our chances when there was a possibility of facing St. Louis in the first round. 

No Gagne, possibly no Carter, I don't know if they can do it.  As always, I hope they prove me wrong.  

 

[DeadsetAce]

god damn rangers KNEW exactly what they were doing in the final game

woulda rather played ottawa...but i can deal with WAS

 

[philballa09]

i was sorta playin

grossman is back but jvr and mez is out and briere is out

 !#$%#! pens.

 

[jewseejay]

Originally Posted by PhilBalla09

i was sorta playin

grossman is back but jvr and mez is out and briere is out

 !#$%#! pens.

Vitale

les get it on! *Mills Lane voice*