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[The Napkin]

5/6/7 seeds TBD

Hawks have 102 points with one game left. 'Nucks have 100 and are done. But the 'Nucks get the 3 sed due to winnin the division. Discuss.

(and yes, the spelling of one was on purpose. It'll make sense when we get to round too.)

[JulE6]

Sharks will be facing St. Louis.

[The Napkin]

Thanks. That's what I get for trusting epsn.com. If only nhl.com wasn't a pain in my ass to use. They still have the Ducks and Blues tied with one game left for both.

[JulE6]

Thanks. That's what I get for trusting epsn.com. They still have the Ducks and Blues tied with one game left for both.

They are. Anaheim has two more wins than STL, thus making it unpossible for the Blues to catch Anaheim.

Plus, the Quackers are guaranteed one point tonight anyways

[The Napkin]

But if the Blues win and Anaheim loses in OT... ?

[JulE6]

But if the Blues win and Anaheim loses in OT... ?

I am an Idiot
I'm testing you Nap. The Dopes wanted me to, um, make sure you were tip-top on things. Carry on

Meh it's moot anyways, the Fightin' Bombays won in a SO

Edited by JulE6, 11 April 2009 - 09:43 PM.

[casablanca3]

Really want the Ducks to beat the Wings.

[JulE6]

Because I sent this thread off track I feel the need to redeem myself and break the actual matchups

San Jose vs. Anaheim

Detroit vs. Columbus

Vancouver vs. St. Louis

Chicago vs. Calgary

[The Napkin]

gotta love nhl.com...

[The Smart Dope]

This is really showing the East/West physicality and defensive differences, in case you don't get to get to watch a lot of Western confrence hockey.

On a seperate note, Canadian commericals are awesome! Canadian commericals >>> American Commericals. Some of these are Super Bowl worthy, personally.

[The Four Peters]

This is really showing the East/West physicality and defensive differences, in case you don't get to get to watch a lot of Western confrence hockey.

On a seperate note, Canadian commericals are awesome! Canadian commericals >>> American Commericals. Some of these are Super Bowl worthy, personally.

I've only been watching this game off and on, but what do you mean regarding the East vs. West style of defense? I don't get to watch must Western Conference hockey, so I'm definitely curious.

And the Canadian McDonald's commercials with the mini-goalie and mini-shooter are indeed genius. Better than "Radio" Robert, who has a shot you can hear but cannot see.

Edited by The Four Peters, 15 April 2009 - 09:34 PM.

[The Smart Dope]

Danny Sedin! 1-0, 'Nucks. I'm impartial in this series.

[SoxScout]

Blues give up a goal and the Versus bench reporter is talking to Jackman 30 seconds later asking WTF happened. Amazing.

[The Smart Dope]

More backchecking and forechecks. Hitting is more common, somewhat like Bruins style. Because of this, you have less (or more, depending on the teams) bogus calls, and calls in general. This is because it is expected. There is also typically a better skating ability, but, not always the fastest skaters are on the best teams. Best example is the Wings. Great skaters, but not especially fast ones. It is more of a playoff style, except throughout the year. In case you wanted to know, the team I watched in the West this year was the Sharks.

Woah, Roberto! What a save! Brilliant Vancouver playing tonight.

[The Smart Dope]

I don't mind it for soccer, but the Canucks fans have made me have a little less like for their team with an, "Ole, Ole, Ole!" chant. I thought only the Habs fans did that. I thought the rest of Canada was above that.

[Mad Johnny]

Has there been more power play time than even strength time? It sure as hell seems that way.

[The Four Peters]

Has there been more power play time than even strength time? It sure as hell seems that way.

Regardless, that was an extremely entertaining period.

And I'm only talking about Lindsay Soto's camera time.

[The Smart Dope]

Anyone know if that Canadian chain 'Boston Pizza' (despite the name, it's not a pizza place, but a homestyle Italian food place) is as good as the stuff we have in the North End?

Poor Mike Milbury! He's on work overload.

Game misconduct to Johnson to end the 1st period! Hordichuk has just gotten one, too.

Outside of the stuff at the end, penalties being added by the minute, to answer Johnny's question, there have been 5(!!) minors in the first period. So, thus, equal strength time has equaled PP/PK time. Yay for old-fashioned and playoff style hockey!

[The Smart Dope]

Fallsville Casino's ad never gets old! A sure classic. Then, an AIG(?!) ad pops up.

[kenneycb]

Regardless, that was an extremely entertaining period.

And I'm only talking about Lindsay Soto's camera time.

She seems, um, very well endowed

[mikeford]

Sami Salo with a bomb from the point, 2-0 Nucks

[The Four Peters]

She seems, um, very well endowed

She seems, um, very awesome.

2-0 Vancouver.

[PedroSpecialK]

If you scroll to the bottom of the page and press quick reply, you can see just her breasts and not her face.

BUT NOT ANYMORE, haha suck it RMPS.

edit: Jesus, I was late on that one.

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 15 April 2009 - 10:18 PM.

[The Four Peters]

If you scroll to the bottom of the page and press quick reply, you can see just her breasts and not her face.

BUT NOT ANYMORE, haha suck it RMPS.

edit: Jesus, I was late on that one.

Go back to being a college student.

[The Smart Dope]

Sami Salo PP Goal for Vancouver. 2-0, Canucks. (Late Update: Deflected, possibly under review.) The officating tonight has affected the game more so than Tim Donaghy.

Another penalty? This is stupid.

Posted late; couldn't post.

ANOTHER PENALTY! I'm sick of all these PPs!

Edited by The Smart Dope, 15 April 2009 - 10:24 PM.

[kenneycb]

Go back to being a college student.

Give him a break, it's finals week. Lol boo hoo.

Is Luongo getting hot again at the perfect time?

[Fred not Lynn]

Anyone know if that Canadian chain 'Boston Pizza' (despite the name, it's not a pizza place, but a homestyle Italian food place) is as good as the stuff we have in the North End?

This has been covered before. "Boston Pizza" is a cruel joke played upon the many fine immigrants to western Canada from the greater Boston area. It is a hateful tease - and an awful establishment. Boston Pizza in Regina = Bad, Pizzaria Regina in Boston = Good.

[PedroSpecialK]

Go back to being a college student.

I will. I am.

I'd pay someone more than I paid for the B's/Habs tickets right now for them to take my exam and pass it while I went to the bar, got a couple pints, and watched the West games. God damn.

Edited by PedroSpecialK, 15 April 2009 - 10:24 PM.

[The Napkin]

Brad Boyes Brad Boyes. Whatcha gonna do?

[The Four Peters]

Brad Boyes Brad Boyes. Whatcha gonna do?

Woosah.

[Mad Johnny]

Brad Boyes Brad Boyes. Whatcha gonna do?

Whatcha gonna do when he scores on you?

[TheRealness]

After Boyes scored, the color guy on VS just informed me that the key to the goal was a "re-purposed entree" (I re-wound it 10x to be sure.)

I have no idea what that means, but I'm just going to assume a microwave would be involved.

[The Smart Dope]

Brad Boyes Brad Boyes. Whatcha gonna do?

Brag to Blues fans about Dennis Wideman.

[TheStoryofYourRedRightAnkle]

Brad Boyes Brad Boyes. Whatcha gonna do?

Apparently the answer is lose to the Canucks. Who knew?

[The Smart Dope]

The Final Score... 3... 1... Vancouver! Done this way for true Jim Hughson NHL 200x style.

[casablanca3]

Anyone know if that Canadian chain 'Boston Pizza' (despite the name, it's not a pizza place, but a homestyle Italian food place) is as good as the stuff we have in the North End?

Poor Mike Milbury! He's on work overload.

Game misconduct to Johnson to end the 1st period! Hordichuk has just gotten one, too.

Outside of the stuff at the end, penalties being added by the minute, to answer Johnny's question, there have been 5(!!) minors in the first period. So, thus, equal strength time has equaled PP/PK time. Yay for old-fashioned and playoff style hockey!

I love Boston Pizza for what its worth. Canucks played really well tonight. I hope Blues make it a series but I can see this one ending quickly.

[FL4WL3SS]

Mason playing phenomenal for the BJ's, keeping Detroit scoreless through 1 so far. Don't be surprised for an upset in that series.

[kevykev408]

I watched the last matchup of the season between the Sharks and Ducks. It didn't end on a friendly note...Perry punched Bouche while he was behind him in the net and then whacked the shit outta Vlasic's (I think) head! Paros and Shelley have definite history between them as well...this should be a very physical series. Sharks will take it!!! I think Thorty is going to have a huge playoffs!!! Sharks!!!!

[Dim13]

Mason playing phenomenal for the BJ's, keeping Detroit scoreless through 1 so far. Don't be surprised for an upset in that series.

4-1 Detroit right now and Osgood and the defense looks surprisingly strong so far. I would not be surprised if Columbus came back and made this a series, especially considering how good Mason is, but as of right now, they look a little overmatched.

[Sea Bass Neely]

Well if the Columbus powerplay continues to be that pathetic, it's going to be a short series.

[FL4WL3SS]

Holy shit, for as good as Columbus and Mason looked for the first 30 minutes of that game, they looked equally as bad for the last 30.

[The Smart Dope]

Flames grab a 2-1 lead on the Hawks, on Mike Camm.'s goal. Quick question: Watch the Sharks or the Hawks?

[mikeford]

If you're not watching this Hawks/Flames game, turn it on. Havlat just tied it with 5 mins to go in the 3rd. Great playoff hockey here. Pulling for the Blackhawks in this series, I can't root for the Flames as long as Bertuzzi is on the team.

Edited by mikeford, 16 April 2009 - 09:53 PM.

[CrackpotTheory]

Could be heading to some OT playoff hockey here. Awesome.

[The Napkin]

Flames grab a 2-1 lead on the Hawks, on Mike Camm.'s goal. Quick question: Watch the Sharks or the Hawks?

when in doubt close and late wins. always.

[The Smart Dope]

I have mixed loyalties in this series. Yes, I was watching the Hawks- another awesome game tonight! I want the Flames, to have my playoffs prediction to come true, but, in a potential Stanley Cup final, I'd rather have the B's face the 'Hawks, because of the Original 6 fun that becomes a factor.

I agree with all of you on which game is better for tonight.

Edited by The Smart Dope, 16 April 2009 - 10:01 PM.

[mikeford]

First OT game of the 09 playoffs... now things have truly, officially started.

[mabrowndog]

Blackhawks and Flames heading to OT after a frenetic final 5 minutes in regulation.

Oh, and this jersey is awesome:

[mabrowndog]

HOLY FUCK! OVER IN SECONDS!!!

[The Napkin]

that didn't take long. wow.