Western Conference Quarterfinals Gamethread
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While it's good to see Calgary back in the playoffs, I'm pulling for the Jets in the West. Their playoff crowds should be insane.
Oh, I think you're underestimating the Saddledome crowd. It'll be as off-the-hook as Winnipeg. I'll probably be at either game 3 or game 4...unless my business partner and wife screw it up for me.
Nashville and Chicago should be a great series. Others I am a bit "meh" on. Those who have watched the western conference a bit more than me: any lower seeds/sleepers who can go on a good run?
Winnipeg playoff tickets went on sale this morning and were sold out in 5 minutes. Need a bigger rink. Looking forward to seeing the white-out in Winnipeg once again.
I think Chipman has made it fairly clear they're okay at 15,004. Any building to add seats would both be cost-prohibitive (they can only build up) and could screw up their supply/demand balance, since Winnipeg's the smallest metro area in the NHL, and it might not be very close. If you're thinking a whole new building, this one is 11 years old and in prime location by Portage and Main.scotian1 said:
As far as their first home game, I'm stopping everything around 8:55 Monday night. That crowd will be something else.
I don't know about "great series" but all of them have great storylines, with teams that haven't been to the playoffs or had recent success and other stuff like that.redsoxcentury said:
I'll be honest, the only team in the west that I hate is Vancouver. I would be okay with anyone else winning the conference, though I will be pulling for Calgary, Winnipeg and Minnesota.
I do agree that the Chicago/Nashville series appears to be the best matchup, though.
Darling hadn't been tested all night, and randomly comes up with the save of the game. Still 3-3 with 9:00 to go.
Holy shit! I just tuned into this Chicago/Nashville game because kids and soccer kept me out..... I picked a good time to check in I guess.
Damn, nice save by Darling. No idea if that would be a good goal or not because who the hell does, but nice work.
Shit, I think I played against Darling at some level. Well, hope the scouts show up to the NESHL this year.
Shit, I think I played against Darling at some level. Well, hope the scouts show up to the NESHL this year.
Darn. I wanted 3 OT.
Crawford being the first one out to congratulate Darling is pretty awesome.
Crawford being the first one out to congratulate Darling is pretty awesome.
Bad goal for Jake Allen to give up. Over-committed past the post on the near side and couldn't push off to defend the wrap-around. 1-0 Wild.
I'm committed Minnesota as my bandwagon team. I have family there that is rooting for them and I'll just forget that Matt Cooke exists and go with it.
Having the only two playoff games going on go to intermission at the same time should be an FCC offense.
Ducks have run the game against the Jets. Hoping for some luck.
Edit: Few things I love more (as a D) than the turn up ice where you use the net as a pick. Prime reason you don't know D until at least your early 20s. So much nuance.
Edit: Few things I love more (as a D) than the turn up ice where you use the net as a pick. Prime reason you don't know D until at least your early 20s. So much nuance.
So why does Winnipeg have a PP once they determined the goal scored was before the infraction?
Stupid but christ the Wheeler name gives me sweats. Thank you Peverley.
Stupid but christ the Wheeler name gives me sweats. Thank you Peverley.
Winnipeg's halfway to cooked. Two more third period goals, the last one with 30 seconds left, and they're about to go down 2-0. On the plus side, the White Out Monday night.
Also, this Calgary-Vancouver series has been ridiculous. It should be a must-watch for everyone.
Vancouver becoming very Vancouver-y.
Nasty shoulder to head from Hamhuis on Bennett, who appears no worse for wear.
Nasty shoulder to head from Hamhuis on Bennett, who appears no worse for wear.