2020 NHL Play-in-offs Thread

[Math]

Watching tonight's game without any pressure, knowing that we are already in the SC final, will be very smooth, enjoyable and delightful.

[Math]

Barzal seems to be Islanders' Janmark with skates and hands, though having the same inefficiency expect for blowing wind around him.

[ToddM]

It is just me, or do both these teams kinda suck?

[Math]

At least the refs suck: a 324-mi offside not whistled and a check in the head on center ice in front of them unnoticed as well.

[Troy McClure]

It is just me, or do both these teams kinda suck?

When the Islanders are playing well, that’s what you get.

I think coaches need to change how guys act when their stick breaks. When a stick breaks, the player should go full sprint to the bench for either a change or new stick. The whole thing would take ten seconds at most to get to the bench and get back. I think that would help a team more than a guy without a stick skating around in the middle of the ice waiting for a whistle.

[ToddM]

This announcing team has effed up three times in this OT alone. Like, majorly missing what's going on on the ice.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

It is just me, or do both these teams kinda suck?

When the Islanders are playing well, that’s what you get.

I think coaches need to change how guys act when their stick breaks. When a stick breaks, the player should go full sprint to the bench for either a change or new stick. The whole thing would take ten seconds at most to get to the bench and get back. I think that would help a team more than a guy without a stick skating around in the middle of the ice waiting for a whistle.

Yes. This. I can’t *fargin'* stand that.

[ToddM]

I guess Lehner was the last non-Russian goalie in the playoffs.

[Troy McClure]

I guess Lehner was the last non-Russian goalie in the playoffs.

Yep. It’s all Russians from here out.

[ToddM]

Impressive: The Isles' players stickwork, team defense, and short passing ability in their own zone.
Not impressive: The way the Isles punt at the center line whenever they clear the zone.

This game has OT written all over it.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Ok so no game for us on Thursday.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Impressive: The Isles' players stickwork, team defense, and short passing ability in their own zone.
Not impressive: The way the Isles punt at the center line whenever they clear the zone.

This game has OT written all over it.

Wait. Are you watching in real time?

[ToddM]

HAH!!

[ScubaSteve]

Hell yeah

[Troy McClure]

Hell yeah

I think I cheered more than on Gurianov’s goal.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

That got to be some pretty bad hockey there which pleases me.

During regulation though, Kucherov literally had 4 chances from low inside the circles. I have no idea how the Lightning were held to a goal.

[ToddM]

Not even Eberle could miss a net that wide open.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Ok triple ot for the next one.

After that I don’t care.

[Knives Out]

Noice. Toit.

[Math]

I gave up after the first OT, just to allow the Isles scoring after 4 secs in the second OT. Eberle was a bit late though.

[ToddM]

For the first time in my life, I'm looking forward to an Isles game.

My God... how has my life come to this?

[BigAl]

NYI got their one goal already.

[Troy McClure]

Let me show you my OT face.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

I would like to see a Clutterbuck/Shattenkirk fight. It just feels right.

[BigAl]

Impressively bad PP by NYI.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Impressively bad PP by NYI.

their best chance has been on the lightning's 4 min pp.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

welp. Tampa Bay it is.

[Troy McClure]

welp. Tampa Bay it is.

Hope those fuckers are gassed.

[BigAl]

Aw jeez.

[ToddM]

*Dang ol'* it Barzal.