Alex Houston Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 If I've learned anything from sports - and it's pretty safe to say I haven't - it's that certain roads to the promised land are definitely easier than others. Los Angeles gets fortunate to have a first round matchup with the team of underachievers, Boston gets a pretty soft match versus Hockeytown and the Hawks avoid the worst case scenario with the Avs, who might have given them some trouble. "And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Just think of the Hawks as having had their first and second rounds transposed. Starting the playoffs on the road against a team that won the season series and had a dominant regular season (until the last two weeks) is hardly a walk down Cupcake Boulevard. Also, I don't know that there's anything easy about winning four elimination games in a row. That's probably why it hardly ever happens. Even the Sharks hadn't blown that yet (though they came very close in 2011 with the Wings). ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Bunky Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 That loss is on Bryan Allen, simply put. They had the lead, until he turn the puck over to Richards on an easy clear, and then later on let Gabrorik beat him in front of the net. Ducks played well, but you can't make those defensive mistakes.Bryan Allen is generally useless, but he was particularly bad last night.I usually defend Allen, as he hasn't been bad this year (good gap control, few mistakes), but he definitely killed us last night. Didn't clear, didn't remove Gaborik from the crease.We could be up 1-0 just as easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Joe Micheletti is scratched from the broadcast again. Time for... the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah, to say the 'Hawks had a desirable first round matchup is a bit disingenuous. St. Louis was banged up, alas, but they were still able to go up 2-0 in that series with a stable of players more than capable of winning two games out of the remaining five. I never wavered in my belief Chicago would win that series but it's not as if St. Louis was a paper tiger.I also tend to think this whole "Avs-Hawks" thing is way overblown. Colorado, admirable overachievers that they were, were never a Cup contender this season and, if in a matchup vs. Chicago, would've been considerable underdogs and not any more likelier to advance than St. Louis was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hope Moneybags Stillman didn't have to sell another minor-league team to pay for the ad space ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Houston Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Considering they've had the Stadium Series and now a WCSF series, has there been any actual gain in terms of new SoCal fans to the Kings and Ducks? I mean, is it anywhere near what an inner-city rivalry should be? I'm not asking anyone in particular, just assuming the bloc that represents them well in this thread will expand on it. "And then I remember to relax, and stop trying to hold on to it, and then it flows through me like rain and I can't feel anything but gratitude for every single moment of my stupid little life... You have no idea what I'm talking about, I'm sure. But don't worry... you will someday." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 So it looks like we are on course for a repeat of last year's ECF and WCF PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Kopitar with a point in all nine playoff games this year. the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Fleury has been lights out the past two nights. Proud of his play stepping up, and the defense is also helping him out by forcing only 56 SOG's. Hopefully Crosby can stay on a role as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The Rangers power play is the most depressing thing in this postseason. 0-33 now going back to Game 2 of their first round series. They scored two PPG's in Game 1, one early in Game 2, and nothing since then.Even worse, in playoff competition, they are now something like 6-80 on the power play since the beginning of the 2013 playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The Rangers are having a Sharks-esque performance, the inability to score playoff goals. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Great move, Corey: the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 There will come a day when Corey Perry finally gets his comeuppance for his thousand tiny acts of douchebaggery. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zpqmaowl Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 There will come a day when Corey Perry finally gets his comeuppance for his thousand tiny acts of douchebaggery. the worst helmets design to me is the Jacksonville jaguars hamlets from 1995 to 2012 because you can't see the logo vary wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Was that tonight? Quick turnaround, if you'll pardon the expression; the karma police must really be out tonight. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninersdd Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Repeat final 4, here we come?And Perry destroys his stick on the post. BEAR DOWN ARIZONA!2013/14 Tanks Picks Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Maybe it's my inner pessimist/CS85, but I'm saying Kings in 5, maybe 6. The emotional game 1 loss and then not even splitting the home games. Oy vey.I'm not so sure about a repeat final 4, I still think the Habs might be able to win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramerica Industries Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Holy Jonathan Quick tonight. What a sensational performance by him, and LA's run of form hits six.At this point, it wouldn't be a shock if this was the final game at the Pond for this season. More likely, I think Anaheim will nab a game at Staples. I don't expect them to grab both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbadefense1990 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The Kings winning Games 1 and 2 at the home of the team with the best record in the West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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