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2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (predictions and discussions)

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Mark2010, Apr 14, 2014.

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Which team will win the 2014 Stanley Cup?

  1. Anaheim Ducks

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  2. Boston Bruins

    4 vote(s)
    11.4%

  3. Chicago Blackhawks

    6 vote(s)
    17.1%

  4. Colorado Avalanche

    6 vote(s)
    17.1%

  5. Columbus Blue Jackets

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Dallas Stars

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Detroit Red Wings

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  8. Los Angeles Kings

    7 vote(s)
    20.0%

  9. Minnesota Wild

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Montreal Canadiens

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  11. New York Rangers

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  12. Philadelphia Flyers

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  13. Pittsburgh Penguins

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  14. San Jose Sharks

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%

  15. St. Louis Blues

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%

  16. Tampa Bay Lightning

    2 vote(s)
    5.7%
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  1. da man

    da man Well-Known Member

    Hey, that Lundqvist guy is pretty good.
     
    da man, Jun 4, 2014
    #517
  2. cjericho

    cjericho Well-Known Member

    the city that never sleeps is LA now, not NYC?
     
    cjericho, Jun 4, 2014
    #518
  3. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Great start for the Final with overtime. L.A. won't deliver a huge number like Chicago would have, but if it goes seven and they're all like this, NBC won't pout. And expect a big number for Game 2 with a big audience lead-in from the Belmont.

    And there it is. Kings win.
     
    MileHigh, Jun 4, 2014
    #519
  4. JR

    JR Well-Known Member

    And the next game isn't until Saturday. Crap.
     
    JR, Jun 4, 2014
    #520
  5. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    It looked like the Rangers were quicker most of the night and LA had trouble handling the puck at times. Don't know if humidity is a big factor at Staples Center.
     
    Mark2010, Jun 4, 2014
    #521
  6. JC

    JC Well-Known Member

    Did you watch the third?
     
    JC, Jun 5, 2014
    #522
  7. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    Los Angeles seems to always adjust so well in-game. In this case, the Kings simply grinded the Rangers down. Fun game to watch. Hope the series continues to be that way.
     
    Liut, Jun 5, 2014
    #523
  8. albert77

    albert77 Well-Known Member

    One thing that bothers me about the Rangers, and my daughter-in-law the Rangers fan says it's been a chronic problem for years, is their unwillingness to shoot the damn puck. They get into the opposing zone, then try to make the extra pass or try to find the perfect shot. The Kings, by contrast, fired the puck at the goal any time they had a chance, because you never know when you might sneak one in, and that's what happened in OT.
     
    albert77, Jun 5, 2014
    #524
  9. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    You and your daughter-in-law are perceptive. I think it was Carl Hagelin who addressed the very subject in post-game last night.
     
    Liut, Jun 5, 2014
    #525
  10. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    True. I thought the shot total (43-27) was a little misleading. Not all shots on goal are good quality scoring chances. True, they might sneak in so not a bad play to shoot. But the numbers don't always tell the whole story.
     
    Mark2010, Jun 5, 2014
    #526
  11. Gator

    Gator Well-Known Member

    The last few minutes of this first overtime period have been crazy. Both teams with stellar chances to score. Not so much the goalies making saves, but players missing nets.
     
    Gator, Jun 7, 2014
    #527
  12. Mark2010

    Mark2010 Active Member

    LA got a big break when goaltender interference wasn't called on one of the goals when Lundqvist got hammered.
     
    Mark2010, Jun 7, 2014
    #528
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