F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 25 seconds away from upset #2 this evening. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 It is done. 5 datterberg1340, ChristopherReevesLegs, chaps80 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kylee 727 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Yes!! 2 Dabura and datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 The Islanders have owned the Penguins in their playoff history. From the 3-0 comeback in 1975, to squeaking out a series against a much inferior Pens team in 1982, to upsetting an awesome Penguins team in 1993. 3 chaps80, Dabura and datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xault 272 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Feels good... good feels 5 chaps80, krsmith17, datterberg1340 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
datterberg1340 626 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Go Isles! Wouldn't mind seeing them make a run I still like ol' Flip despite his offensive shortcomings plus he hasn't won a Cup since '08 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Just now, datterberg1340 said: Go Isles! Wouldn't mind seeing them make a run I still like ol' Flip despite his offensive shortcomings plus he hasn't won a Cup since '08 Four points for Flip in this series! All assists, but still! 1 datterberg1340 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, datterberg1340 said: Go Isles! Wouldn't mind seeing them make a run I still like ol' Flip despite his offensive shortcomings plus he hasn't won a Cup since '08 Neither has anyone on the Wings. 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 661 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 We really need WSH or CAR to beat the Isles now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, GMRwings1983 said: The Islanders have owned the Penguins in their playoff history. From the 3-0 comeback in 1975, to squeaking out a series against a much inferior Pens team in 1982, to upsetting an awesome Penguins team in 1993. I remember watching that series as a kid, I was absolutely shocked. In '91, '92, and '93 after the Wings were eliminated I started following the Pens, so up to that point I had never seen the Pens beaten and I viewed them as invincible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brett 1,029 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 another win for me. always nice to see the pens lose. i think ill root for the jackets Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xtrememachine1 795 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Dating back to last year with Washington, Barry Trotz is on a 6 game postseason win streak against Pittsburgh. He figured out something about them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 9 hours ago, F.Michael said: 25 seconds away from upset #2 this evening. Most people are calling it a huge upset, but that just goes to show how little respect the NYI have been given. They were the higher seed coming into the series, why is it an upset that they win? Because of some of the names on the team they were playing against? I think the reason most think it was an upset is because a lot felt PIT just coasted through the regular season and would flip the switch come playoffs...didn't happen. I think it's a shocker that they were swept, but not surprised NYI won, could have gone either way in my mind. The huge upset was TB....might be historical. 3 F.Michael, chaps80 and krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F.Michael 4,590 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, toby91_ca said: Most people are calling it a huge upset, but that just goes to show how little respect the NYI have been given. They were the higher seed coming into the series, why is it an upset that they win? Because of some of the names on the team they were playing against? I think the reason most think it was an upset is because a lot felt PIT just coasted through the regular season and would flip the switch come playoffs...didn't happen. I think it's a shocker that they were swept, but not surprised NYI won, could have gone either way in my mind. The huge upset was TB....might be historical. You are correct...I picked the Isles in 7 games...While they are the higher seed - I was surprised to see them sweep the Pens...Someone here mentioned how today's Pens might be our version circa 2010... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 9 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Neither has anyone on the Wings. Daley did with the Pens, no? 8 hours ago, kliq said: I remember watching that series as a kid, I was absolutely shocked. In '91, '92, and '93 after the Wings were eliminated I started following the Pens, so up to that point I had never seen the Pens beaten and I viewed them as invincible. Pretty sure 1993 was the year the Leafs beat the Wings in 7 games in OT in Round 1. Tim Cheveldae era. 1994 was SJ beating them in 7 after Ozzie left the net to play the puck and passed it right to to Baker for the easy one. Bad times, bad times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, chaps80 said: Daley did with the Pens, no? 10 hours ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Neither has anyone on the Wings from that 08 team. Fixed. Wasn't thinking about outsiders. Edited April 17, 2019 by Neomaxizoomdweebie 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: Fixed. Wasn't thinking about outsiders. Who is left? Kronwall, Ericsson, Helm (rookie), Howard and Abby were on the playoff roster but didn't play. Doesnt seem THAT long ago. But tis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 2 hours ago, toby91_ca said: Most people are calling it a huge upset, but that just goes to show how little respect the NYI have been given. They were the higher seed coming into the series, why is it an upset that they win? Because of some of the names on the team they were playing against? I think the reason most think it was an upset is because a lot felt PIT just coasted through the regular season and would flip the switch come playoffs...didn't happen. I think it's a shocker that they were swept, but not surprised NYI won, could have gone either way in my mind. The huge upset was TB....might be historical. Because the Islanders haven't been relevant since the mid 1980's. 9 hours ago, kliq said: I remember watching that series as a kid, I was absolutely shocked. In '91, '92, and '93 after the Wings were eliminated I started following the Pens, so up to that point I had never seen the Pens beaten and I viewed them as invincible. David Volek ruined the entire playoffs that season. Could have been a Gretzky vs. Lemieux final potentially. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,019 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Just now, GMRwings1983 said: Because the Islanders haven't been relevant since the mid 1980's. David Volek ruined the entire playoffs that season. Could have been a Gretzky vs. Lemieux final potentially. Instead it was the last time a Canadian team has won the cup. Vive Les Habitants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Schadenfreude, schadenfreude everywhere 1 2 Dabura, krsmith17 and The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, toby91_ca said: Most people are calling it a huge upset, but that just goes to show how little respect the NYI have been given. They were the higher seed coming into the series, why is it an upset that they win? Because of some of the names on the team they were playing against? I think the reason most think it was an upset is because a lot felt PIT just coasted through the regular season and would flip the switch come playoffs...didn't happen. I think it's a shocker that they were swept, but not surprised NYI won, could have gone either way in my mind. The huge upset was TB....might be historical. For me, it's the way the Pens went out. I had the Pens winning in six games, but I did feel like the series was up for grabs. I figured the Pens would at least take a couple of games. I figured Crosby and Malkin would be bigger factors. There's also the whole "Back in October, we all knew this Isles team was going to sweep the Penguins in the first round" component. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kliq 3,763 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, GMRwings1983 said: Because the Islanders haven't been relevant since the mid 1980's. David Volek ruined the entire playoffs that season. Could have been a Gretzky vs. Lemieux final potentially. Mainstream wise that would have been bigger, no doubt. But being a kid in Windsor in 1993 where you were either a Wings fan, Leafs fan or Habs fan, having the Canadians beat Gretzky for the cup seemed epic at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Pens are super lucky that the Tampa bottoming out is overshadowing this sweep 2 GMRwings1983 and chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 Lehner might be the real deal after all 1 chaps80 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaps80 1,591 Report post Posted April 17, 2019 5 hours ago, toby91_ca said: Most people are calling it a huge upset, but that just goes to show how little respect the NYI have been given. They were the higher seed coming into the series, why is it an upset that they win? Because of some of the names on the team they were playing against? I think the reason most think it was an upset is because a lot felt PIT just coasted through the regular season and would flip the switch come playoffs...didn't happen. I think it's a shocker that they were swept, but not surprised NYI won, could have gone either way in my mind. The huge upset was TB....might be historical. Well said. The Pens aren't the team they were even two years ago when they won the second of back to back Cups. Sheary, Kunitz, Bonino, Cole, S. Wilson, Hainsey, Daley, Fleury have all moved on. Mostly supporting players, but they all contributed. Fleury basically split the games with Murray 15-11. They don't have that luxury anymore. Lehner really surprised me in goal for NYI. He battled hard. Hopefully he can keep that level of play up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
