Eastern Conference Semifinal Game Thread

[Soxfan in Fla]

Tampa playing their third straight original six opponent. Would be crazy if they get to the finals against Chicago.

 

[BoSoxFink]

Tampa playing their third straight original six opponent. Would be crazy if they get to the finals against Chicago.

and while it really didn't mean anything, they ended the regular season with a game against the Bruins which they won.

 

[The Napkin]

It really is impressive...

https://twitter.com/statscentre/status/598983127252471810

https://twitter.com/statscentre/status/598983127252471810

link to tweet

 

[LogansDad]

Wow.... that's kind of unbelievable and yet totally believable all at the same time.

 

[johnmd20]

Topping that list in only 39 series' is incredible.

 

[NYCSox]

They have lost 25 playoff series in their history. So 40% of their series losses have occurred after taking a 2-0 or 3-1 lead.
 
Yikes.

 

[Myt1]

I'm shocked that Orpik launched an elbow at someone's head. Shocked I tell you.

Thornton should have slewfooted him twice.

 

[NYCSox]

How does that count? Kreider knocked the stick out of Bishop's hand. Come on.

 

[McDrew]

Torts has been doing commentary on ESPN for this series.  I think his future is in TV.  Very Eck-like. 
 
Edit: Totally think Eckersley should take over for Remy full time. 

 

[Ferm Sheller]

Again though, Eck allegedly isn't interested in going on the road.

 

[Ferm Sheller]

I don't see why road games couldn't be called by broadcasters sitting in a studio in Boston, though. Seems like they'd get a better visual account of the game that way (sitting in front of monitors with many shots of different angles).

 

[NYCSox]

How many cheap goals can these assholes score?

 

[54thMA]

How many cheap goals can these assholes score?

 

Unbelievable.

 

[cromulence]

How many cheap goals can these assholes score?

 
Meh. That goal was scored on Callahan and Stralman so I enjoyed it. It's a bit lucky but it's also a smart play.