2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs

[kovyarmy37]

Linky (http://www.nhl.com/standings/playoffmatchup20082009.ht ml?navid=NAV|STN|Plyf)

There are the matchups for the first round... who do ya'll want to win each round, and who do you want to take the cup?

I would personally love to see the Blues take the cup, as all my teams are out (Thrashers, Leafs, and Sabres... if that doesn't make sense to you, I don't understand it either)

First Round:

Western:

Sharks vs Ducks
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets
Canucks vs Blues
Blackhawks vs Flames

Eastern:

Bruins vs Canadiens
Capitals vs Rangers
Devils vs Hurricanes
Flyers vs Penguins


I bolded the teams I want to win... your turn :)

[The Unknown Gomer]

I'd SOMEDAY like to see my two home teams battle it out for the Cup in the final round. It'll probably will never happen, but a girl can dream, right? ;)

So Sharks vs Canes in a final Game 7 battle in the last round. :cool:

[R. Smith]

I'm more than glad my Vancouver Canucks made the playoff this year; 1st time in 2 years.

I've been a fan since I was a kid, I watch them make it to the finals 2 times in my lifetime. I hope upon hope we have a great playoff run.

-i-Rog

[danbos]

Go Wings!

And the Blues won today, so they actually will be up to 6th and play the Canucks, Columbus will play Detroit(and lose, I might add ;) ), and Anaheim will play San Jose. I think...I could be wrong, but I think that's right.

[NotMyOwn]

Too bad Montreal has to play Boston, but hopefully they can pull off the upset.

The Blackhawks should easily beat Calgary.

[kovyarmy37]

Go Wings!

And the Blues won today, so they actually will be up to 6th and play the Canucks, Columbus will play Detroit(and lose, I might add ;) ), and Anaheim will play San Jose. I think...I could be wrong, but I think that's right.

It looks like you are right... :)

[VerbumReale]

This should let you know where my alleigances lay.

[Valpo]

rangers in six

[The Unknown Gomer]

This should let you know where my alleigances lay.

A Minnesotean rooting for the Sharks? Go figure. ;)

Still think they have the coolest logo, color scheme, and mascot in the NHL. :D

[kovyarmy37]

A Minnesotean rooting for the Sharks? Go figure. ;)

Still think they have the coolest logo, color scheme, and mascot in the NHL. :D

I'll agree with that one... definitely.

[lilmikey]

I want my Caps to take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[VerbumReale]

A Minnesotean rooting for the Sharks? Go figure. ;)

Still think they have the coolest logo, color scheme, and mascot in the NHL. :D


I'm only Minnesotan by marriage. :D

I actually grew up in San Jose. I am slowly being Minnesotized when it comes to sports. I root for the Twins and the Wolves and the Gophers. But when it comes to hockey I'll always rooth for the sharks.

[danbos]

I'm only Minnesotan by marriage. :D

I actually grew up in San Jose. I am slowly being Minnesotized when it comes to sports. I root for the Twins and the Wolves and the Gophers. But when it comes to hockey I'll always rooth for the sharks.

Well, I guess it's a good thing for you that the Wings trained up a coach for you. ;)

[The Unknown Gomer]

I'm only Minnesotan by marriage. :D

I actually grew up in San Jose. I am slowly being Minnesotized when it comes to sports. I root for the Twins and the Wolves and the Gophers. But when it comes to hockey I'll always rooth for the sharks.

Gophers? They sound like a fierce team to compete against! :P ;) What sport are THEY?

I actually grew up in Santa Clara, before moving to Raleigh. So my first exposure to hockey was the Sharks.

[R. Smith]

A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1993, so the cup should come back to Canada. The average American doesn't follow Hockey; its against the law not to like Hockey in Canada.

-Rog-E (Go Canucks Go)

[VerbumReale]

Gophers? They sound like a fierce team to compete against! :P ;) What sport are THEY?

I actually grew up in Santa Clara, before moving to Raleigh. So my first exposure to hockey was the Sharks.

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers. They are known primarily for hockey but they are improving in basketball with Tubby Smith as their coach.

Santa Clara??? Wow. How did you end up in North Carolina???

[VerbumReale]

A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1993, so the cup should come back to Canada. The average American doesn't follow Hockey; its against the law not to like Hockey in Canada.

-Rog-E (Go Canucks Go)

It depends on what part of the US you're talking about. Here in Minnesota a lot of the high schools have hockey teams. If you go to the Excel center where the Wild play they have the jerseys of all the Minnesota high school teams on display. Here hockey is every bit as popular as baseball and football and more popular than basketball. I think the same can probably be said for Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois and a lot of the states in the northeast. But even in areas that are not thought of as traditional hockey areas such as the west-coast and the south it is gaining rapidly in popularity thanks in large part to NHL expansion.

[Sharon]

It would be so nice if the Penguins could add to Pittsburgh's champion profile but with the way they've been struggling ..... a girl can dream

95095

[jrmitch]

It depends on what part of the US you're talking about. Here in Minnesota a lot of the high schools have hockey teams. If you go to the Excel center where the Wild play they have the jerseys of all the Minnesota high school teams on display. Here hockey is every bit as popular as baseball and football and more popular than basketball. I think the same can probably be said for Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois and a lot of the states in the northeast. But even in areas that are not thought of as traditional hockey areas such as the west-coast and the south it is gaining rapidly in popularity thanks in large part to NHL expansion.Steve, when we lived in Minnesota I had a blast watching high school hockey and was amazed at the skill level. But hockey's still not that big in Illinois; basketball's still considered next to God. Of the 750 or so high schools in the state less than 100 offer hockey as a sport, and the governing body over high school sports doesn't even recognize it on their web site or sanction a state playoff system for the sport. It essentially operates on the level of a club sport.

Of course, the reason basketball is next to God in Illinois is because Illinois is next to Indiana, where basketball is God......:D .

[jrmitch]

A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1993, so the cup should come back to Canada. The average American doesn't follow Hockey; its against the law not to like Hockey in Canada.

-Rog-E (Go Canucks Go)The average American may not follow hockey with the passion of other sports, but 3 of the top 5 cities in NHL attendance this year were American cities. You want the Cup? Then come earn it on the ice, baby.....;)

Since my Avs were pathetic this year I'm reverting to the team of my youth for the playoffs. Go Blues!!

[The Unknown Gomer]

Santa Clara??? Wow. How did you end up in North Carolina???

Long story involving a parental divorce, and driving 3000 miles cross country, with three meowing cats in the back seat. :P I know I-40 VERY well now.


Steve, you're right on about Minnesota and Wisconsin, but basketball is still king in Illinois, where it's considered next to God.

Of course, the reason basketball is next to God in Illinois is because Illinois is next to Indiana, where basketball is God.......:D

Same thing here in Raleigh. It's all about NC State and the Tarheels. I don't actually follow basketball, and only know when they're playing when our CBS affiliate repeatedly preempts prime time programming during basketball season in favor of airing the bball games. Great fun to try to find your favorite prime time tv shows to record at 3:07am every week. :rolleyes:

But hockey is holding its own here too, especially after winning the Stanley Cup back in O6 (which I just about cleaned out my savings going to every homegame of that playoff run :eek: ) and now being back in the playoffs again this year. Not going this year though, I'm still paying myself back from when I bought the new car a few years back, and with U2 tickets coming up this morning, I'm just about tapped out for cash this year.

[jrmitch]

.....with U2 tickets coming up this morning, I'm just about tapped out for cash this year.I feel your pain, bro, as I just helped subsidize Bruce and the E-Street band last week.

Speaking of hockey, Bruce is a Devils fan.....:D

[danbos]

Since my Avs were pathetic this year I'm reverting to the team of my youth for the playoffs.

Yes they were...which makes me happy. :D

[jrmitch]

Yes they were...which makes me happy. :DAw, shaddup, Octopus breath. :P ;)

[ZippyApplePants]

The average American may not follow hockey with the passion of other sports, but 3 of the top 5 cities in NHL attendance this year were American cities. You want the Cup? Then come earn it on the ice, baby.....;)

Since my Avs were pathetic this year I'm reverting to the team of my youth for the playoffs. Go Blues!!

"Pathetic" is putting it mildly. They were so bad this year it hurt my feelings.

I feel your pain, bro, as I just helped subsidize Bruce and the E-Street band last week.

Speaking of hockey, Bruce is a Devils fan.....:D

:eek: Uh Jim, The Unknown Gomer's name is Karen. Aka a "she." :D

Yes they were...which makes me happy. :D

:mad: Oh shut it.

Aw, shaddup, Octopus breath. :P ;)

Yeah! What he said! :D

[danbos]

Well now...Avs fans are quite the hostile people. ;)

Of course, I already knew that, since I happen to live with one.

Also, it is kind of sad...we won't be able to beat the stuffing out of the Avs on the way to the Cup this year. Perhaps a certain Game 7 might ring a bell...I think there was another 7 that had something to do with that game...maybe it was something about the score. ;) :P :D

[jrmitch]

Well now...Avs fans are quite the hostile people. ;)

Of course, I already knew that, since I happen to live with one.

Also, it is kind of sad...we won't be able to beat the stuffing out of the Avs on the way to the Cup this year. Perhaps a certain Game 7 might ring a bell...I think there was another 7 that had something to do with that game...maybe it was something about the score. ;) :P :DY'know, I used to think that there was nothing more obnoxious than your standard Red Wings fan....until I met several folks who were both Red Wings and Wolverine fans.........:D :P

[VerbumReale]

Steve, when we lived in Minnesota I had a blast watching high school hockey and was amazed at the skill level. But hockey's still not that big in Illinois; basketball's still considered next to God. Of the 750 or so high schools in the state less than 100 offer hockey as a sport, and the governing body over high school sports doesn't even recognize it on their web site or sanction a state playoff system for the sport. It essentially operates on the level of a club sport.

Of course, the reason basketball is next to God in Illinois is because Illinois is next to Indiana, where basketball is God......:D .

OK I stand corrected about Illinois. However, being that one of my best friends is a hockey nut from Wisconsin I can pretty confidently tell you that Wisconsin is a strong hockey state and I am pretty sure Michigan is as well. His hatred for all things Golden Gopher makes this time of year interesting for us. He refers to the Gophers as the evil empire. (Although this was something of a "transition" season for them)

And I couldn't agree more about the level of play at the high-school level in Minnesota. It is phenomenal.

As far as the getting the cup back to Canada; when they figure out how to play football correctly then I'll take their pleas for returning Stanley back to Canada more seriously.

[danbos]

Y'know, I used to think that there was nothing more obnoxious than your standard Red Wings fan....until I met several folks who were both Red Wings and Wolverine fans.........:D :P

At least I'm a Rockies, Nuggets, and Broncos fan. ;) :P
And we Wolverines fans are just upset about that Kordell Stewart got lucky on one of the few times when the Buffs were able to beat the Wolverines. :D

[danbos]

OK I stand corrected about Illinois. However, being that one of my best friends is a hockey nut from Wisconsin I can pretty confidently tell you that Wisconsin is a strong hockey state and I am pretty sure Michigan is as well. His hatred for all things Golden Gopher makes this time of year interesting for us. He refers to the Gophers as the evil empire. (Although this was something of a "transition" season for them)

I'd say Michigan is a pretty strong hockey state. There's a few good teams on the college level, and even just on the everyday people level, there's a lot of people who play hockey. I play drop-in hockey on Saturday mornings and it's usually pretty busy. There's also quite a few different rinks around. Also, I'm playing roller hockey this summer at a place that has leagues all year, and there seems to be about 35 teams and 5 different divisions.

[ZippyApplePants]

At least I'm a Rockies, Nuggets, and Broncos fan. ;) :P
And we Wolverines fans are just upset about that Kordell Stewart got lucky on one of the few times when the Buffs were able to beat the Wolverines. :D

You were doing good until you mentioned the Donkeys. And you know, if the Wolverines had blown CU out in that game the 5th down wouldn't have mattered. :P :D

[jrmitch]

At least I'm a Rockies, Nuggets, and Broncos fan. ;) :P
And we Wolverines fans are just upset about that Kordell Stewart got lucky on one of the few times when the Buffs were able to beat the Wolverines. :DHey, it's not Kordells fault that the Michigan DB's got sloppy and allowed a receiver to get behind at least 3 of them in the end zone. That wasn't luck as much as it was poor execution by the Skunkbear secondary. And of course, as a Notre Dame fan I practically fell off of the couch in laughter when I saw the play.......:D

Oh, yeah - speaking of CU (and there's no charge for this one). You know why they use a female buffalo for their mascot? To symbolize team spirit........:eek:

Yeah, Zippy, I know I'm gonna pay for that one.......:D :D

[jrmitch]

Uh, Danbos? In fairness I must confess that I took no small amount of delight in watching the Irish upset the Wolverines in last years Frozen Four. Of course, it all went out the window when BC kicked ND's tail in the title game.......:(

Okay - back to the NHL. *Sigh*....I can't believe I'm gonna say this (Zippy, please forgive me). But if it's a choice between the Red Wings and anyone from Canada in the finals.....go Red Wings.

Now please excuse me while I go wash out my mouth - I hate the taste of octopus........:)

[ZippyApplePants]

Hey, it's not Kordells fault that the Michigan DB's got sloppy and allowed a receiver to get behind at least 3 of them in the end zone. That wasn't luck as much as it was poor execution by the Skunkbear secondary. And of course, as a Notre Dame fan I practically fell off of the couch in laughter when I saw the play.......:D

Oh, yeah - speaking of CU (and there's no charge for this one). You know why they use a female buffalo for their mascot? To symbolize team spirit........:eek:

Yeah, Zippy, I know I'm gonna pay for that one.......:D :D

Hmph, I'm not touching that one. I'm already annoyed at you for not responding to my post on the pervious page.

[jrmitch]

Hmph, I'm not touching that one. I'm already annoyed at you for not responding to my post on the pervious page.Hey, I was gettin' there........;) :P

Karen, no offense intended. I'm glad Zippy set me straight.....thanks, Wendy!

Uh.....can I come out of the doghouse now.....?? :)

[ZippyApplePants]

Uh, Danbos? In fairness I must confess that I took no small amount of delight in watching the Irish upset the Wolverines in last years Frozen Four. Of course, it all went out the window when BC kicked ND's tail in the title game.......:(

Okay - back to the NHL. *Sigh*....I can't believe I'm gonna say this (Zippy, please forgive me). But if it's a choice between the Red Wings and anyone from Canada in the finals.....go Red Wings.

Now please excuse me while I go wash out my mouth - I hate the taste of octopus........:)

I honestly haven't been in to hockey since Peter Forsberg left (again.) I just enjoy picking on Dan. So cheer for whoever you want. (But leave the octopus for the Wings fans please.) :D

[danbos]

I honestly haven't been in to hockey since Peter Forsberg left (again.) I just enjoy picking on Dan. So cheer for whoever you want. (But leave the octopus for the Wings fans please.) :D

Yuck...I can't stand Peter Forsberg. He was a good player, I've got to admit that, but he was dirty. I would not be happy if he played for the Wings. I also have to admit that I am a fan of Joe Sakic...very classy guy. I think him and Steve Yzerman are a lot alike.

[ZippyApplePants]

Hey, I was gettin' there........;) :P

Karen, no offense intended. I'm glad Zippy set me straight.....thanks, Wendy!

Uh.....can I come out of the doghouse now.....?? :)

You're welcome and yes.

Yuck...I can't stand Peter Forsberg. He was a good player, I've got to admit that, but he was dirty. I would not be happy if he played for the Wings. I also have to admit that I am a fan of Joe Sakic...very classy guy. I think him and Steve Yzerman are a lot alike.

So do you think Joe should try to come back next year or call it a career?

[jrmitch]

.....So do you think Joe should try to come back next year or call it a career?I'm gonna jump on this one first. As one who's had a couple of back injuries I'd rather see Joe hang it up and not run the risk of re-injury. While I'd hate to lose him he's got the rest of his life to think about.

Dan, I'm in total agreement about Sakic and Stevie Y. Peas out of the same pod......;)

[kovyarmy37]

A Canadian team hasn't won the Stanley Cup since 1993, so the cup should come back to Canada. The average American doesn't follow Hockey; its against the law not to like Hockey in Canada.

-Rog-E (Go Canucks Go)

That's why the Leafs are gonna win it next year...


There's a few teams I wouldn't mind seeing win it this year... however, if Philly wins it, I will not be wearing my happy face.

[The Unknown Gomer]

Hey, I was gettin' there........;) :P

Karen, no offense intended. I'm glad Zippy set me straight.....thanks, Wendy!

Uh.....can I come out of the doghouse now.....?? :)

No worries, I just assumed "bro" was like "dude!" which is no longer an exclusively male term these days, I guess. :P

I love all this talk about the Detroit octopus, since it gives me an opportunity, once again, to get in another few minutes of my allotted "15 minutes of fame". Apparently one of my relatives was the first guy to toss an octopus onto the ice there in Detroit. Google "Cusimano detroit octopus" and you'll see. :cool:

I just about fell off my chair the first time I read about that. Probably goes a long way towards explaining why I like hockey so much. :D

[The Unknown Gomer]

I feel your pain, bro, as I just helped subsidize Bruce and the E-Street band last week.

Speaking of hockey, Bruce is a Devils fan.....:D

LOL. Go figure. The Joisey Boy likes the Devils. :P



Totally off topic, but just curious as to what the Broooce tickets ran you, if you don't mind me asking. (Just got my U2 tix yesterday. With all the TM service charges, it came to $550 for the pair. :eek: Never spent that much for tickets in my LIFE before. I think I'll DEFINITELY be watching the playoffs on TV this year. Good thing we bought that HD set last year, if I've got to watch the games from home, at least it'll look GOOOD! :cool: It's been nearly a year and I'm STILL amazed at how good GOLF looks in the afternoons on the weekend! :) )

EDIT: I take that back, I HAVE spent that much on tickets before. 2006 Stanley Cup tickets. That last Game 7 cost me a mint and the promise of my first born child. LOL. I'm pretty sure that last game cost me MORE than the U2 tickets just did...

[danbos]

Detroit's actually offering tickets in the first round for as low as $30. I'm not sure if that goes into any other rounds.

[danbos]

You were doing good until you mentioned the Donkeys. And you know, if the Wolverines had blown CU out in that game the 5th down wouldn't have mattered. :P :D

By the way....I'd say that donkeys would be better than baby donkeys. ;)

[ZippyApplePants]

I'm gonna jump on this one first. As one who's had a couple of back injuries I'd rather see Joe hang it up and not run the risk of re-injury. While I'd hate to lose him he's got the rest of his life to think about.

Dan, I'm in total agreement about Sakic and Stevie Y. Peas out of the same pod......;)

I would have to agree. I know Steve Yzerman was a great player, but I didn't really like him. He played for the wrong team. :P :D Just kidding Dan. :)

By the way....I'd say that donkeys would be better than baby donkeys. ;)

Go back to your octopus. :P :D

[R. Smith]

What a hard faught game, the young scrappy st. Louis Blues played hard. But the Canucks looked more ready for this game, and having the best golie in the NHL helped to. I say, the Vancouver Canucks in 5...

-Rog-E

[The Unknown Gomer]

Canes lost, something like 4-1, in Jersey last night. They're just getting warmed up, though. ;)

[g-man]

Let's hear it for the best jersey in hockey.

[jrmitch]

LOL. Go figure. The Joisey Boy likes the Devils. :P



Totally off topic, but just curious as to what the Broooce tickets ran you, if you don't mind me asking. (Just got my U2 tix yesterday. With all the TM service charges, it came to $550 for the pair. :eek: Never spent that much for tickets in my LIFE before. I think I'll DEFINITELY be watching the playoffs on TV this year. Good thing we bought that HD set last year, if I've got to watch the games from home, at least it'll look GOOOD! :cool: It's been nearly a year and I'm STILL amazed at how good GOLF looks in the afternoons on the weekend! :) )

EDIT: I take that back, I HAVE spent that much on tickets before. 2006 Stanley Cup tickets. That last Game 7 cost me a mint and the promise of my first born child. LOL. I'm pretty sure that last game cost me MORE than the U2 tickets just did...

Bruce costs me $210 for 2 tix located about 1/3 of the way back from the stage (if they were hockey seats they'd be located at about the Blue Line on one side of the arena). Wish I could have been able to afford floor seats, but at over $200 a ticket that wasn't exactly in my budget.......:D .

Oh, yeah - G-man, I'm inclined to agree with you - even though I did grow up a Blues fan.......:D

[kovyarmy37]

Let's hear it for the best jersey in hockey.

One of them ya... and as a Glads fan, I feel obligated to pull for the Blackhawks as well :)

[danbos]

Well...the octopi flew tonight.

And by the way...it's a proven fact that pieces will not fly off the octopus if twirled overhead....even if it is not prepared according to the octoquette (http://superiorfish.com/id65.html).

[The Unknown Gomer]

... Wish I could have been able to afford floor seats, but at over $200 a ticket that wasn't exactly in my budget.......:D

At least Bruce HAD floor seats, for U2 the whole floor is GA, and as much as I'd like to sit that close for U2 at least ONCE in my life, I wasn't up for risking the one show this tour that I'm able to catch to try and get a good spot on the floor, since I don't have a very good track record for staking out good GA spots at concerts.

So reserved it had to be. I think I broke my credit card getting them. :eek: :D

Let's see, what were we talking about before Bruce and U2?

Oh yeah. Hockey. :o As you were, folks! :P

[R. Smith]

lets get back to Hockey talk!!! The Bruins beat the Habs last night, no suprise. Boston has a great team...

I'm gearing up for the Vancouver Canucks, game 2. 1 more hour, GO CANUCKS GO!!!

-Roger

[kovyarmy37]

lets get back to Hockey talk!!! The Bruins beat the Habs last night, no suprise. Boston has a great team...

I'm gearing up for the Vancouver Canucks, game 2. 1 more hour, GO CANUCKS GO!!!

-Roger

nay... Go Blues!!!!!


I have changed my mind on who I want to win the Detroit/ Blue Jackets series... I want the Red Wings to sweep the Blue Jackets because if the Blue Jackets win one game, the Thrashers will be the ONLY team in the entire NHL without a playoff win :(

[ZippyApplePants]

Bruce costs me $210 for 2 tix located about 1/3 of the way back from the stage (if they were hockey seats they'd be located at about the Blue Line on one side of the arena). Wish I could have been able to afford floor seats, but at over $200 a ticket that wasn't exactly in my budget.......:D .

Oh, yeah - G-man, I'm inclined to agree with you - even though I did grow up a Blues fan.......:D

You're a very conflicted person are you not? :P :D

Well...the octopi flew tonight.

And by the way...it's a proven fact that pieces will not fly off the octopus if twirled overhead....even if it is not prepared according to the octoquette (http://superiorfish.com/id65.html).

My life is complete now that I know that. :D

[The Unknown Gomer]

The Canes beat the Devils in OT in Game 2 last night. Now they'll be coming back to Raleigh on a high note for Game 3 at the RBC tomorrow night. I may just have to see what tickets are available, if there are any cheap ones left... ;)

[danbos]

My life is complete now that I know that. :D

Now if only Gary Bettman could get that through his head. :D

[R. Smith]

The Canucks 3 - the Blues 0 - game 2. Great game. It really looks like the young Blues aren't ready for the playoffs this year. But that works out great for us long-suffering Canuck fans...

-Rog-E (Go Canucks Go)

[R. Smith]

The Blackhawks are up 2 games to none on the Calgary Flames...

The Bruins are up 2 games to none on the Habs...woo hoo...

And My Canucks play on Sunday 4 PM PST...

[The Unknown Gomer]

The Canes beat the Devils in OT in Game 2 last night. Now they'll be coming back to Raleigh on a high note for Game 3 at the RBC tomorrow night. I may just have to see what tickets are available, if there are any cheap ones left... ;)

None, apparently. While I was waiting for Ticketmaster to generate a location for me - I was on the "your wait time is less than one minute" screen - someone apparently swiped the last available ticket away from me. When i went back in to start over, it said there were none left. At all. Anywhere. I haven't looked again, but hey, that's a good thing. a playoff building should be sold out by the day before game day. Welcome back, New Jersey, to the loudest house in the NHL! :cool: ;)

[R. Smith]

dispite the one sided calls by the refs, the Vancouver Canucks played a great game. I said it before, and I'll say it again. The young St. Louis Blues don't look ready for the playoffs this year.

Go Canucks Go!!!

[The Unknown Gomer]

WOOT!

The Canes tied the series with New Joisey 2-2, when they managed to break a 3-3 tie and score with only two tenths of a second left in regulation! :eek: Nothing like waiting until the last minute to score! Talk about the Cardiac Canes! They had to wait it out until the ruling came from upstairs that the puck went in before the final buzzer.

Saw an article in the paper this morning or yesterday morning, that said that even Jersey likes to come and do playoff games down here, because the building is just so LOUD! They say it makes it fun to play in that atmosphere, that the fans really get into it. Oh yeah. You come out of there and your ears are buzzing like you've been at a rock concert... :cool:

Maybe not Brodeur so much though... he threw a bit of a tantrum on his way off the ice after the game, whacked his stick into the wall several times until it broke into several pieces. I think it was because he didn't try all that hard to get a goal waved off due to goalie interference back in the first period, and it kind of came back to bite him.

Too bad, so sad. ;)

WooHoo! *twirls virtual rally towel over head* :cool:

[kovyarmy37]

As of now:

Western:

Sharks vs Ducks Ducks are leading 3-2
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Redwings win series 4-0
Canucks vs Blues Canucks win 4-0
Blackhawks vs Flames Blackhawks winning 3-2

Eastern:

Bruins vs Canadiens Bruins win 4-0
Capitals vs Rangers Tied 3-3
Devils vs Hurricanes Tied 3-3
Flyers vs Penguins Pens win 4-2

I put the series that are over in italics. :)

[The Unknown Gomer]

I bet the RBC is going to be rocking tonight! After the last loss in Jersey, it's do or die for the Canes tonight.

[lilmikey]

how bout them there Caps:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :

[The Unknown Gomer]

Third period of the Canes Devils Game 6 just getting started. Won't jinx it by saying anything about the score yet. (Actually afraid that I'm jinxing it just by WATCHING it! LOL)

[The Unknown Gomer]

And the Canes win 4-0 and force a Game 7 in Jersey! Wooot! :cool:

(Small hitch though, they've never actually WON a Game 7 on the road before. :eek: )

[R. Smith]

Alright, its the match up all Vancouver Canucks fans wanted - the Blackhawks vs the Canucks. Bring it on Chi-Town!!!

[danbos]

I can't believe the Ducks beat the Sharks...oh well...Detroit will show them who's the boss. :D

[The Unknown Gomer]

I can't believe the Ducks beat the Sharks...oh well...Detroit will show them who's the boss. :D

Oh well, there goes the Sharks/Canes Final that I was waiting for. ;)

ONE of these years both teams will make it all the way til the end and give me the opportunity to be befuddled over who I should root for. LOL.

[kovyarmy37]

And now we have...

Western:

Sharks vs Ducks Ducks 4-2
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets Redwings win series 4-0
Canucks vs Blues Canucks win 4-0
Blackhawks vs Flames Blackhawks 4-2

sooo... looks like Ducks, Redwings, Canucks, and Blackhawks are going on...
Eastern:

Bruins vs Canadiens Bruins win 4-0
Capitals vs Rangers Tied 3-3
Devils vs Hurricanes Tied 3-3
Flyers vs Penguins Pens win 4-2

Pens, Bruins, and the other two undecided
I put the series that are over in italics. :)

[The Unknown Gomer]

Can't wait to see how many car flags I get to have on my car in the morning - two, or none. :D

(I figured I've got four of them, so I was going to start with one and add on one more for each round they got through in the playoffs. I've been flying one since the playoffs started.)

It'll either be a much noisier (*flapflapflapflap* - in stereo!) ride to work tomorrow morning, or a very quiet one. :P

[kovyarmy37]

Can't wait to see how many car flags I get to have on my car in the morning - two, or none. :D

(I figured I've got four of them, so I was going to start with one and add on one more for each round they got through in the playoffs. I've been flying one since the playoffs started.)

It'll either be a much noisier (*flapflapflapflap* - in stereo!) ride to work tomorrow morning, or a very quiet one. :P

I did the same thing the year the Thrash made the playoffs... went out and bought 4 blue bracelets :) that was a waste of money :(

And Go Canes!

[kovyarmy37]

So from the west it looks like it's gonna be:

Red Wings vs Ducks
Blackhawks vs Canucks

and the east:

Bruins vs Canes
Capitals vs Pens


bolded who I want to win

[The Unknown Gomer]

Weeeee! What a last two minutes! I hollered when they FINALLY tied it at 1:21. Then hollered again when Stahl pulled them ahead with 32 seconds left. Then hollered some more after the clock hit zero.

*pant pant* I'm WIPED out! The Canes' first ever Game 7 road win.

And WHAT a win! :D

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a two flag kinda day! Weeee! :P

[ZippyApplePants]

Weeeee! What a last two minutes! I hollered when they FINALLY tied it at 1:21. Then hollered again when Stahl pulled them ahead with 32 seconds left. Then hollered some more after the clock hit zero.

*pant pant* I'm WIPED out! The Canes' first ever Game 7 road win.

And WHAT a win! :D

Looks like tomorrow is going to be a two flag kinda day! Weeee! :P

Look out, a crazy 'Canes fan is on the loose! :D (And I mean "crazed" in the nicest way.)

[The Unknown Gomer]

LOL. I are indeed loopy! :P

I'm stuck here at home for a bit and can't leave for work yet, so I went ahead and put on car flag number two this morning. It's a little raggedy looking from the wearing out that it got in 2006, but it'll do.

Better than the season ticket holder flags that were given out back in september. I was looking for a pic of my flag style and ran across a blog post from back then. Apparently the Canes bought them from some knockoff place really cheap, and the little flag poles that clamp onto the windows all snapped off while the STHs were driving with them. They were apparently all OVER the place on the streets around the RBC afterwards. :D :P Thought THAT was hilarious. Fortunately I'm not a STH, so I've got nice STURDY flags! LOL.