WCF GM1 @ Vegas (7:30PM CT) - Trying not to repeat history

[Troy McClure]

Let's see if the Stars go for a game one win this time.

[Knives Out]

I understand your Game 1 concern, but we absolutely should try to repeat history from the last time we faced Vegas in the WCF lol.

Historically a team coming off of winning a Game 7 usually wins the following game, so we’ll see what happens tonight LOL.

^Seattle did that to us.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Idea: just win 4 games in a row.

[mookie1010]

Idea: just win 4 games in a row.

Prefer they be within the next 7 games.

[ScubaSteve]

“Stars will win tonight over my dead body”

-Jim Brown

[Knives Out]

It'd be cool to win Game 1, but these playoffs have shown us that it's not the end of the world LOL.

[SaintAngerBH]

Ugh. I hate starting on the road.

[Math]

I'm feeling much less pressure to start on the road: if you lose, it's still ok; if you win, it's all bonus and there's even less pressure for game #2.

[Math]

Robertson thoughts during the warm-up (interviewed by TVA's Marc-André Perreault): "Do you feel more pressure for this series?" -- "Yeah, definitely more pressure!". Encouraging.

[B Kat]

I love the start of a new series, so much wonder and excitement before the grind sets in.

[Troy McClure]

Same Stars lineup as the last game.

Know your enemy:

[wonko80]

Robertson thoughts during the warm-up (interviewed by TVA's Marc-André Perreault): "Do you feel more pressure for this series?" -- "Yeah, definitely more pressure!". Encouraging.

Of course there is more pressure. Any player who says otherwise is lying and would probably say "Just gotta take it one game at a time like any other gave and give 110%" or something nonsensical like that.

[Troy McClure]

I like the somewhat smarmy, “we are here at the fortress, and the realm is united as we prepare to get underway.”

[SaintAngerBH]

The Knights are good. You can just tell early on.

[SaintAngerBH]

I feel like Dallas is somewhat on their heels early.

[Troy McClure]

I feel like Dallas is somewhat on their heels early.

It’s game one Stars for sure.

[Math]

The Knights in full Kraken mode.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

We got a shot!

Kinda!

[SaintAngerBH]

Decent defensive coverage, though.

[Math]

I especially fear Smith and Karlsson who are extremely smart and managed to completely shut down McDavid & Co. the previous round.

[Math]

Let's see if participating in the Conference Finals doesn't get us an additional Seguin Turbo Boost per game.

[SaintAngerBH]

Dumb pass by Robertson. Right into the slot in the defensive zone.

[Troy McClure]

Pavelski almost connected with Hintz. So close to a goal.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Zero scoring chances after 13.

[The Frugal Gourmet]

Let’s concentrate on getting a single scoring chance here.

[SaintAngerBH]

Gotta score here.

[Math]

A very bennesque penalty by Stone.

[dyhp]

why does it look like both teams are playing in slow motion?

Is it just me?

[SaintAngerBH]

lol. What was Miro doing there?

[wonko80]

So uh, Robertson isn't looking any better after the time off