Rite of Spring 2013 (NHL Playoffs): "You have no fear of the underdog, that's why you will not survive."

[Cujo]

Outside of Quick, the Kings have shown zero passion this afternoon. Dude can't win EVERY game singlehandedly for LA.

[Lights Out]

How is it possible for a defending champion to be this atrocious on the road?

[TorinK29]

I see no possible way LA can come back from this

[The_Admiral]

I see no possible way LA can come back from this

Don't be silly; of course they can. One bounce goes their way and they can tie it. That's the way they're built. The problem is that I seem to keep seeing them dump it in over the blue line, only for a Chicago skater to retrieve the puck before the forecheckers can chase it down. That's the downside, however small, to being SUCH BIG AND STRONG HARD WORKERS against a finesse team.

[The_Admiral]

Our worst skater getting suspended for concussing their best is a trade I'll make. Part of me hopes he's okay, though, because I really really like Richards

[Lights Out]

Muzzin and King need to be permabenched.

[The_Admiral]

Muzzin has high upside but might get exposed here. Dwight King is thoroughly unimpressive.

How many for Bolland on that hit? Five?

[sportstar1212]

Just found out that Torey Krug went to Michigan State. I now love him even more!

[TorinK29]

Oh, I'm really sorry. I didn't know it was spelt Caarosby

[speedy]

Good gravy that Penguins power play is frightening to watch.

EDIT: speaking of power plays, unless Chara is going to sit in front of the net keep him OFF the ice. He can't handle the puck, can't pass, and spends more time behind his own net than Bobby Orr.

[fouhy12]

Takeaways from the first period:

1. The Pens are really good!

2. No, they're really really good!

[speedy]

Ohhh Matt Cooke, you dirty dog you. Thanks for stopping by, see ya Monday - but hopefully not.

[Kramerica Industries]

So much for the "Matt Cooke is a Changed Man" narrative.

[fouhy12]

I hate Cooke with a passion.

[TorinK29]

I hate Cooke with a passion.

Me too, I know he probably isn't targeting players. But he's a really reckless player nonetheless.

[Brass]

Marchand, that was beyond stupid.

[speedy]

I hate Cooke with a passion.

And how do you feel about Marchand? Another dumb hit.

[TorinK29]

I didn't expect those lines to be involved in that scrap.

[Burkell007]

out of the last 4 Boston is hardly mentioned as winning the cup, might not be a bad thing....

[maz]

In what universe is Cooke's hit a five and a game, but Marchand's isn't?

Boston seems content to goon it up this series.