Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Gamethread

[Ed Hillel]

Just a terrible play by Moore. He was back guarding the guy out of the box and got caught staring into the offensive zone and flat-footed.
 
Ouch, that looked painful.

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Finally, some nastiness.

 

[PedroSpecialK]

wow, Dorsett.

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Streit just lost his footing. Dorsett didn't do anything to cause that.

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

Not really.

Is Dorsett typically a douche, cause I could see that being planned.

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Actually, Dorsett's stick did get under Streit's skate. Simmonds hat trick.

 

[veritas]

Simmons owns that spot off the right post, wow. I've never seen someone get so many goals standing in the same exact place

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Not really.

Is Dorsett typically a douche, cause I could see that being planned.

I'm trying to be diplomatic.

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

Simmonds absolutely killing the Rangers.

 

[Ed Hillel]

Rangers may want to put a man on Simmonds to harass him a bit. Or not. Their choice.

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

Good point by Pierre.

Interestingly, Vigneault has found himself in this position before.

 

[Greg29fan]

Is there a bigger dream scenario for the league than Montreal-Boston and Pittsburgh-Philadelphia?

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Good time to make a BS call.

 

[Greg29fan]

Garret Sparks ‏@GSparks40  14m
King Henrik 0-11 in games where his team is leading a playoff series. 3.32 GAA and .877 SV%. Soon to be worse. #NoBueno

 

[Dropkick Izzy]

Ouch

 

[PedroSpecialK]

Dorsett obviously propels himself into Mason after he's checked.
 
It boggles the mind that someone who's spent so long around the game of hockey knows as little as Eddie Olczyk

 

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Dorsett obviously propels himself into Mason after he's checked.
 
It boggles the mind that someone who's spent so long around the game of hockey knows as little as Eddie Olczyk

Garth Snow.

 

[PedroSpecialK]

"That hand-puck into the net by Brian Boyle"
 
Olczyk is actively making up words

 

[ForceAtHome]

 
Garret Sparks ‏@GSparks40  14m
King Henrik 0-11 in games where his team is leading a playoff series. 3.32 GAA and .877 SV%. Soon to be worse. #NoBueno
 

 
Lundqvist certainly won games while his team is leading a playoff series. Surprisingly, Lundqvist and the Rangers didn't lead any series until game 7 in their conference finals run. That being said, he's definitely won multiple games while up in a series.
 
Edit: By my count, Hank is 8-14 when leading. He's 3-1 in game 7s, losing his first to Fedorov and the Caps but winning the three since.

 

[TFP]

Theoretically he could have only won the series in 7 games without ever leading the series.
 
However that's not true. They swept the Thrashers many years ago, so there's 3 wins right there.

 

[Greg29fan]

 
What? This doesn't make any sense. That's simply impossible for it to be true.
 
Lundqvist has been to the conference finals and otherwise won series. He's certainly won games while his team is leading a playoff series.

 
It's 0 for his last 11 (now 12) - sorry, I should have vetted it

 

[ForceAtHome]

Theoretically he could have only won the series in 7 games without ever leading the series.
 
However that's not true. They swept the Thrashers many years ago, so there's 3 wins right there.

 
Sorry, I worded that poorly and tried to edit before it was read. I knew it was impossible because Lundqvist has had a sweep and otherwise won such games.

 

[kenneycb]

Is there a bigger dream scenario for the league than Montreal-Boston and Pittsburgh-Philadelphia?

I imagine they'd prefer NY because of the NY market compared to Philly but that's really just splitting hairs IMO.  The entire East has basically worked out as well as they could have hoped from a ratings perspective.

 

[MoGator71]

And looking further ahead I'm sure they'd love a NY/Boston conference final.

 

[MoGator71]

Game 7 and I'm going to be fucking useless today.
 
I'd like to enjoy the Avs and Kings games, the only way that's happening is if the Flyers get it done tonight.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Three NHL game 7's on one rainy, cold Wednesday night. This is more or less what I live for. Bring it on.

 

[cshea]

I think Nash should've tried to slip that through to Stepan. 

 

[Dollar]

Three NHL game 7's on one rainy, cold Wednesday night. This is more or less what I live for. Bring it on.

 
I had forgotten how enjoyable Game 7's are when the Bruins aren't involved.  180+ minutes of Game 7 playoff hockey in one night is just... the best.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

I love that you included the plus after 180. You just know at least one of these games is going to OT.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Dumb hit literally right in front of the ref by Rinaldo

 

[Al Zarilla]

Cameras look closer in to anybody than normal for an NHL game? I even checked my TV for zoom, wasn't. Not complaining. It's good.

 

[johnmd20]

Rangers 0 for their last 21 power plays.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Looks normal to me. Can see about one full zone in the screen width.

 

[RedOctober3829]

Nash can't buy a goal.

 

[cshea]

Entertaining first. Slight edge to the Rangers. 

 

[The Napkin]

Carcillo breaks the ice. Funny game.

 

[thehitcat]

You have to be kidding me.  Carcillo?  Really?

 

[AbbyNoho]

Does Mason always let up so many second and third chances? I feel spoiled watching Rask. 

 

[cshea]

Mason was hung out to dry. 
 
Edit: Pass went right through Andrew MacDonald. $5 million a year! 

 

[Al Zarilla]

Looks normal to me. Can see about one full zone in the screen width.

Must be that frog I licked today.

 

[The Napkin]

Do you have frog insurance?

 

[sachmoney]

Flyers-Penguins would lead to a fun second round. I really want it. The Rangers have made this series very hard to get into for me, even though they have Hagelin.

 

[johnmd20]

So I was watching on NBCSN and then they cut the programming. So they showed the first period and then stopped. Very weird. 

 

[mcaqua]

Feel like Mason has been fantastic through the first 26 minutes. The Flyers can't be too disappointed with their current predicament, especially after a solid road period in the first.

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Does Mason always let up so many second and third chances? I feel spoiled watching Rask. 

The Bruins don't run around the zone like the sky is falling. I'm not so sure it's fair to compare the Flyers' defensive play to the Bruins'.

 

[redsoxcentury]

Great pad save by Mason.

 

[cshea]

Someone should inform the Flyers that the 2nd period has started. 

 

[Fred in Lynn]

Mason - wow.

 

[The Napkin]

Mason doing his part...

 

[Fred in Lynn]

That's the right call. Wasn't pushed.