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No doubt about that, but Bryz didn't play nearly as well as he did the month before his injury. I know the team isn't saying he's injured, but I would have to think (HOPE) that he was still feeling the effects of his bone chip, and this week of rest can do nothing but help.

That's awesome Tom! I didn't realize you played at that high of a level!

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I didn't, Joel....Craig played at that low of a level as his brother is a defenseman on my team. Craig played defense for us when he was between the Panthers and the Avalanche...him playing goalie in our league would have been a crime! :lr

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Three Game 7's in the next 2 days...I love playoff hockey!

Rooting for the Capitals, Sens and Panthers. Don't expect any of the three of them to win, though. :lr

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Thanks Tom after I rooted for the Hawks all season.:r:r

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I won't be heartbroken if the Caps lose, Paul....I just wanted the Bruins to wait until it could be a Hawks-Bruins Finals. :)

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Took these photos of the new statues put up at the United Center to honor Stan Mikita and Bobby Hull:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...MIKITAHULL.jpg

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/a...IKITAHULL1.jpg

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Crap!
Hard Fought series, Congrats to the Caps!
No Dog in this Fight any more, but...
Go Caps, Blues, and Preds.

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Wow. Congrats to the Caps, and to the Bruins for their great run.

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One and done I called that early in the season just no fire power.
Got to blow it up to many scrap heap guys on the team.

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Can the Panthers give the rats away? Congrats to the Caps and their fans. It was a good series.

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I'm not a Caps fan in the least, but that Holtby is a stud!

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You really think so? I thought he looked pretty shaky several times tonight.

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They are still selling them at their practice rink, which is just over a mile away. Lke $6 apiece, I wouldn't throw more than 1 per series. :r

A third string goalie who gives up 12 goals in 7 games to the 2nd best offense in the NHL regular season? I vote "stud" as well, at least in Round 1.

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The second round could be a whole different universe. I'll clarify and say First Round Stud for Holtby :)

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His stats were stellar, no doubt! I was really just commenting on last night's game, not the series as a whole. The Caps played a great game in front of him, but I thought Holtby looked vulnerable last night. :2

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The kid is going to get lit up like a christmas tree.
Yes he made a lot of saves 40 foot shots, bad angles no one in front of the net to pick up rebounds
The B's were flat and generated no offense and didn't bring the physical or skating game.
Very disappointed with the effort and the power play.
Congratulations to the Caps and their fans they wanted it more. :tu

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Not sure, but IF (big if) they make the finals, I'll buy some beforehand and bring them with me to a game. :tu

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Solid start at the Garden today. Kreider is going to be a player.

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Looking forward to tonights game.
The team that did everyone a favor in knocking out the Canucks vs the team in the west that seems to be emerging as the favorite.

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Go, Favor Team! :D

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Heroes of the Day...The Dustins.

Penner for an awesome patient assist on L.A's first goal, and a bank shot capper to end the night.

Brown for being a short-handed threat every penalty kill, and getting the short-handed assist on the game winner. :wnr

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Flyers started out very sluggish yesterday, but were able to overcome it (again). Bryz was one of the few Flyers that showed up to play in the first period, and kept them in the game.

Giroux and Briere had big games again, and JVR really played well after limited action in the first series and missing much of the season. If he can approach his level of play of last year's playoffs he'll be another big offensive threat for the Flyers.

And great news that Meszaros is close to coming back. For much of the year, he was the Flyers best defenseman, IMHO.

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Saw the last 2 periods. Flyers carried the play. They are just better then Jersey. Cant see them loosing the series.

I am suprised the Yotes are having no issues with Preds. Will be interesting if its Kings v Yotes for West. The powers that be have to be loving the Yotes cup run. Los like they will make the conference finals. I love the salary cap era as a Wings hater. As I kept saying on here two years ago going to be a while till they see a cup again. Then again atleast they have seen it. Sharks chances dont look good any time soon either.

Poke poke.
This thread is dead because almost no one has a horse now.

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I still love playoff hockey, Mike, so I will be here until the bitter end. ;)

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I know you will brother and so will I.
I love the game regardless if I have a team in the hunt or not. The not is very common.

Lets go Caps, lets go Blues

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Let's go Caps, Let's go Kings! ;)

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Not really caring who comes out of the East now. I can see virtually any of those 4 making it to the finals though.

My money is on the Preds or Blues taking the cup now, although I would not be surprised with any outcome. What a crazy playoffs so far!

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Which Cap is your friend now?

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Carlsen flopped like he was playing soccer...then the ref swallowed like Monica

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...and the ***** call is what decides the game. Sweet.

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I like the goalie...but I won't be heartbroken for me if the Caps lose the series, and I will be happy for you. :)

Plus, I will hopefully get to see the Kings knock off #1 and #2 in the West, followed up with #1 in the East. ;) :lr

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My Hero of the Day:

Dustin Brown again! 3 assists including his 4th short-handed point of the playoffs, and 14 penalty minutes.

The Kings are lookin' good!

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I need some playoff success. It has been too long of a dry spell. :tu

What's wrong with my goalie? :confused:

The Caps bug me. Always have. :sl

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You do? Talk to me about long! :fp2

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Henrik is one of the best goalies in the NHL. I meant I like the Cinderella story for Holtby, 3rd stringer tearing it up.

Thinking about it, I probably like more guys on the Blueshirts (Callahan, Del Zotto, Girardi), but they also have lots of guys who bug me (Zsa Zsa Gaborik, Snidely Boyle, etc). I guess it's just my nature to root for the underdog when I don't have a dog in the fight....but I will be happy to see the Rangers win the East, and then we can see a real Cinderella story, maybe, with East #1 Vs. West #8. ;)

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Damn Kings jumped all over the Blues last nignt. Just dont see the blues winning 4 of the the next 5 games against this Kings team. Given how they are dismantling the Blues it seems they will do the same to the Yotes if they face them.

Im pulling for Caps. My son likes Ovi and I like Holtby. How can you not like Holtby? While the call that resulted in the PP goal was questionable, you cant put a whole 60 minutes game outcome on one.penalty call. It ignores the other 58 minutes.

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NY vs LA for LSC Final would be pretty cool IMO.... Though more so if LA wins...:tu

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I love that scenario as well, E.J..

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Ignore Zsa Zsa. The players like the ones you mention and Staal, McDonagh, Hagelin, Richards, Kreider, etc., they play real hockey.

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Yup. Nothing like putting a scoring challenged team behind late in the 3rd. Playing from behind is not how they win. This is exactly why they play fairly disciplined hockey. It was a tight game for all but the 4 seconds of that cheesy power play. Two shots ringing off the post and cross bars by Del Zotto away from erasing the little girl in the skirt dive and crap call that followed. On to the next game. I hope the soccer players stay in the locker room.

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That Kreider kid is FAST. :eek:

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Team first, but it sure hurts. ;)

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And b i g

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lol the PPs were even. 3 each with the one offset. Sorry I just never can follow fans who blame a loss on a single play or call. Questionable calls are going to happen. It takes 60 minutes and when pps are even I cant see blaming the game on one call. If it works for you go with it.

Suprised the Devils exploded in the third. Just cant see them taking the series.

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LOL, indeed. First, you are ASSumming I blame the whole f'n game on one power play. I am not. I can see how you might think that from reading my post typed out right after it took place. It had a bit of venom in it, but that is what it is. If you are above ever doing something like that, then good for you. What I DO contend is that the call changed complexion the game AT that point to the advantage of the Caps. The Rangers couldn't overcome the deficit and paid for it with a loss. Sure they could have avoided the hole they dug themselves before scoring the 2nd goal, but they did not. So, you can argue all you want that I am blaming the WHOLE loss on ONE shitty call, but I am not. Any other comments you want to make on my assessment of the crappy call and the direct result of it?

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Cool it, Men, were all hockey fans and we don't always agree, but let's keep it civil. :)

Nice win for the Devils, never know what's going to happen this playoff season. Hell, the Rangers could even take 2 iin DC. ;)

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As the other side of the pillow.

I love poking I got to stop. Without Mike and Geoff in here I gets bored. :r

Devils win really did suprise. Real intdrested to see how Preds game goes will Peka pitch a shutty

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You seem to be confused how you come across to me in our exchange. I guess being a jackass just to be one is something we should all aspire to be (I am being honest, even if I come across like you). At least I know now that all you are attempting to do is argue for the sake of filling space up and irritate someone. Reach around and pat yourself on the back, sport.

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Tom you remember when Thorton trolled Sedin?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF6cb...e_gdata_player
Man that was funny.

Not going to get to watch either game tonight live. Kids got a ball game then I got to work swing. Will be using the radio feature on GCL listening to the drama unfold.

Lets go Caps
Lets go Yotes

Joel your quiet whats your take on lastnights 3rx period collapse.

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I thought the missed slashing call on Clarkson's game winning goal cost the Flyers the game!!!!













;) j/k :r
(Sorry, BWD...couldn't resist. :))

The refs did miss a call there (Clarkson broke Coburn's stick in half with a slash), but their play cost them the game, for sure. After the first period the Flyers played like they were three goals up, not one. Giroux and Hartnell were more "unnoticable" last night than any other game in the playoffs. Give the Devils some credit there, but they...along with many others, just seemed flat. Bryz really did seem to play well, even in the third when he gave up three.

I'm not too concerned....yet. I think the Flyers will rebound and at least split in Newark. Hopefully, take both.