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2016 NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
NHL website ^ | 4/12/16 | NHL staff

Posted on 04/12/2016 4:28:53 AM PDT by airborne

It's time for hockey's "Second Season" !

Place your bets and get your team colors on !



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KEYWORDS: hockey; nhl
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To: airborne; Mase

Lightning has struck twice in the Burg ... it could happen thrice.


261 posted on 05/25/2016 7:48:42 AM PDT by shove_it (The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen -- Dennis Prager)
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To: shove_it; AirBorn
I heard the first two periods of last night's game looked ugly on television for the Bolts. I can tell you it looked a whole lot uglier live. They were real sharp until the first goal was taken away from them and from that point on, they didn't execute. Third period saw them wake up but by then it was too late.

The Pens were solid. They were disciplined, didn't commit penalties and their passing was always on stick. That said, I am absolutely convinced that the league plays a role in how these games are called because the last two games have had abysmal officiating, and last night it became flagrantly obvious that the Bolts will have to beat the officials as well as the Pens. I have only heard the rumors about league influence but with two small market teams looking to go to the finals, the league must be petrified by the potential lost revenue.

Lightning have played better away than at home so I hope that holds true for game 7.

262 posted on 05/25/2016 10:08:32 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: BeadCounter

When the Sharks are on, they are impossible to beat. But like the Lightning, they are a hot and cold team and seem to lose focus at home. Like Pittsburgh, their forechecking is exceptional and keeps the game in the offensive zone. I’ve been an avid fan of the NHL for more than 40 years and I can’t remember a team with a better power play than SJ. They are a lot of fun to watch.


263 posted on 05/25/2016 10:12:56 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: BeadCounter

As it got nearer to game time, I was thinking maybe the Penguins had a chance, so ditto, look for St. Louis to come out strong. (watch, I’ll be wrong but so?)


264 posted on 05/25/2016 4:02:11 PM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: ScottinVA

Congratulations!


265 posted on 05/25/2016 8:43:47 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Thanks! I’m stunned, but happy to see it!


266 posted on 05/26/2016 3:46:40 AM PDT by ScottinVA (But.. but.. the WALL!!)
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To: BeadCounter

1st Stanley Cup Finals for San Jose; Congratulations!


267 posted on 05/26/2016 4:33:38 AM PDT by BeadCounter
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To: airborne

It’s On! Pens vs Sharks!


268 posted on 05/26/2016 7:55:45 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: dfwgator

Wow. I need oxygen. What a game. Tampa was a worthy opponent, however the Pens prevailed. Onwards to the cup!


269 posted on 05/26/2016 7:57:59 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
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To: dfwgator; airborne

WOW what a game! Tampa was tough, fighting to the end. With all their young players they will be back in the hunt next year.

Cup finals start Monday here in Pittsburgh! San Jose looks really good and will be rested. Rest up Penguins, they left everything on the ice tonight and need to refill the tank.


270 posted on 05/26/2016 8:30:48 PM PDT by Varda (Let's Go Pens, Four More Wins!)
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To: Varda; dfwgator; shove_it; BeadCounter; Mase

2016 Eastern Conference Champions!

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Pittsburgh Penguins!


271 posted on 05/26/2016 9:00:32 PM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey playoffs season!)
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To: airborne

CONGRATS PENS AND FANS!

I’M A PENS FAN NOW TOO!


272 posted on 05/27/2016 6:09:53 AM PDT by shove_it (The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen -- Dennis Prager)
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To: airborne

They saved the best game of the series for last (as it should be). Congratulations and good luck in the finals. Although I’m disappointed the Bolts won’t be there for the second year in a row, I look forward to seeing the finals. The Sharks and Pens match up nicely with two styles that should make for a great series.


273 posted on 05/27/2016 6:38:53 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: shove_it; Mase

Clearly, Rust isn't good for Bolts!


274 posted on 05/27/2016 8:50:16 AM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey playoffs season!)
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To: airborne; shove_it
And second periods, apparently.

We'll see how penguins fare against sharks. They'd better be fast.

275 posted on 05/27/2016 9:13:42 AM PDT by Mase (Save me from the people who would save me from myself!)
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To: airborne
???HUH???

There's plenty of rust at Tampa Bay on The Gulf Coast.

276 posted on 05/27/2016 11:58:27 AM PDT by shove_it (The bigger the government, the smaller the citizen -- Dennis Prager)
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To: airborne

Good one.


277 posted on 05/27/2016 12:45:06 PM PDT by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media. #2ndAmendmentMatters)
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To: airborne; shove_it; Hat-Trick; SZonian; retrokitten; hollywood; Alberta's Child; Betis70; ...

Stanley Cup Finals Hockey Ping!

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(let me know if you want on or off the ping list)

Penguins vs. Sharks Stanley Cup Final Preview


278 posted on 05/29/2016 4:49:00 AM PDT by airborne (I don't always scream at the TV but when I do it's hockey playoffs season!)
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To: airborne
Let's do this!


279 posted on 05/29/2016 6:00:15 AM PDT by Varda (Let's Go Pens, Four More Wins!)
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To: airborne

No dog in this hunt, since I dislike 3 of the 4 that made it to the conference series, and the Bolts failed to make it past the Penguins.

Holing my nose and saying Go Sharks! Should be some good hockey.


280 posted on 05/29/2016 6:53:43 AM PDT by DallasGal (It's the Stanley Cup playoffs...if you need me I'll be in front of my TV)
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