Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 I don't see dallas completely choking the series away. I do agree that people counted the ducks down and out too quickly though. I agree. This could be one of those weird series that goes deep but with few close games. But I'm not sure that many people in here realistically thought the Ducks were going to go down easily. The people that did were probably the same ones who expected the Wings to sweep with a combined score of 17-3 and are currently pissed that they didn't Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Under way in Calgary and Colorado. Avs crash the net and come close early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Disappointed Boston lost, but very happy with the Flyers! Im still holding on to hope the B's can come back, even though it looks unlikely right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 1-0 Flames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 The Sharks look friggin' awful. They look like they've already given up. Calgary has had about 4 or 5 unbelievable scoring chances already, with Iggy converting on one of them. 1-0 Calgary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 go flames! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Things getting fiesty already in Colorado! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 1-0 Avs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 The Sharks look friggin' awful. They look like they've already given up. Calgary has had about 4 or 5 unbelievable scoring chances already, with Iggy converting on one of them. 1-0 Calgary. On the bright side for us, if SJ starts tanking this game this would be the one i'd expect about 4 fights in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Their defense is atrocious. They've given up way too many goals in this series, which is why they're losing. I don't think they're that much worse than Philly on paper, it's just their philosophy which is dangerous come playoff time. Anytime your strategy is to simply outscore the other team, you're taking a big risk as a team. They need to bolster their defense in the offseason with more defensive minded defenseman, since Green is more offensive minded even though he's molding into a star. Agreed, however I do firmly believe Philly is a better team all-round. IMO, defense is the most important part of being a champion team. Whether that good D comes from the goalie or the checking forwards or the defensemen doesn't matter. Being able to prevent your opponents from scoring is the best ingredient to winning a Cup. No team I've seen has ever won a Cup without excellent defense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 I wasn't sure how this game was gonna go--I really thought that despite the past two games Minny had taken over the series a bit. But Colorado was all over Minny early in this one. But the Wild are coming back after the goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ontario Wingsfan 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 The Sharks look friggin' awful. They look like they've already given up. We all know how fragile the Sharks can be and you have to wonder just how much "damage" blowing that 3 goal lead has done to the team and can they recover?. Still early I know but this is the Sharks we're talking about here lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 We all know how fragile the Sharks can be and you have to wonder just how much "damage" blowing that 3 goal lead has done to the team and can they recover?. Still early I know but this is the Sharks we're talking about here lolYeah, well, the Flames better take advantage and bury them while they have the chance. 2-0 Avs. Wolski with the goal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 We all know how fragile the Sharks can be and you have to wonder just how much "damage" blowing that 3 goal lead has done to the team and can they recover?. Still early I know but this is the Sharks we're talking about here lol The Sharks were soft last year we all know that. Off-topic, 2-0 Dives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Agreed, however I do firmly believe Philly is a better team all-round. IMO, defense is the most important part of being a champion team. Whether that good D comes from the goalie or the checking forwards or the defensemen doesn't matter. Being able to prevent your opponents from scoring is the best ingredient to winning a Cup. No team I've seen has ever won a Cup without excellent defense. There is no doubt Philly is the better team. I felt the only way they'd lose this series, or really any series in the East for that matter, is if Biron totally laid an egg and sucked, but its looking like he's going to hold up. This is a good team with a very good forward group especially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viperar 16 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 philly will crash to the habs, pens, or rangers. All three of those teams are stronger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingMachine91 0 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 im really cheering for the sharks in this one, i really dont want to face the flames in the second round, especially after a huge win over the sharks by them. if any team can take us down, its the flames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal 41 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 For Sale: Backstrom's jock This poor guy is getting owned so hard, he won't be able to sit for a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Brutal turnover by Minny ends up in the back of their net. 3-0 Avs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McCartyFanForLife 17 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 wow, these games are boring tonight. Everyone is kicking arse tonight, no close games Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 ...joining the rest of you in the Calgary game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 wow, these games are boring tonight. Everyone is kicking arse tonight, no close games I thought the Bs Habs game was alright. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou_Siffer 1 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 3-0 Avs? Im putting this game on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueMonk 102 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Don't switch yet, Lou! Shelley just mixed it up with Kiprusoff (!) and took a stupid penalty in the process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Third Man In 2,091 Report post Posted April 16, 2008 Wow. Shelley's taking lessons from Avery here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
