Stanley Cup Playoffs 2017

I didn’t get to watch the games last night and was somewhat surprised this morning to see the scores.

Saw the video of Bortuzzo taking Fiala into the boards. That was brutal and I can’t imagine why no penalty was called. Not the first time that Bortuzzo has injured an opponent badly.

Obama speechwriter volunteered to write Obama’s speech when whoever turned out to be the Stanley Cup champs came to the White House. Then the Penguins won the Cup. The speechwriter is a Caps fan. (No politics. Just a funny article.)

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/04/27/the-one-speech-i-wrote-for-obama-that-i-didnt-believe-in-praising-the-penguins/?utm_term=.743c88581468

@“Cardinal Fang” Great article! I imagine he’s unhappy this morning. Fleury was the Fleury of old last night.

Two more one goal games. Am happy to see that they have split the games tomorrow, one afternoon, one evening, so we can watch both.

Yes, Fleury was great. I actually had chills when he made that last big stop! Really battling against the Caps continuing to come after him.

Duck soup :-L Maybe the Oilers will grease the way to a win for us in Edmonton.

What a game with Ottawa and the Rangers! High scoring and another OT game!

Yeah, the Ducks finally showed up to in this series after slacking off from a long layover from their sweep over the Flames. Game 4 coming back to Anaheim. Let’s see if the Ducks can tie it up at home!

Game 4 is in Edmonton. They won’t be back to Anaheim til Friday for Game 5. It’s always 2/2/1/1/1 in a 7 game series.

@alwaysamom hahaha thanks, I thought I heard it wrong. I was all excited! But that’s okay, they seem to do better on the road this series :slight_smile:

Very upsetting that Sidney Crosby for the Pens is out because of a concussion.

@sevmom. Yes, it’s very worrisome.

Sidney Crosby having another concussion is very very bad. Brain injuries from concussions are cumulative. I hope his health providers are giving him health advice with his best interests in mind. Does he want another Stanley Cup if it means Parkinsons?

I was glad to see the heart that the Pens played with last night. They are true competitors. I don’t know if Sidney will be back, but he skated this morning.

The officiating has ranged from mediocre to obysmal, in my opinion, in practically every game I’ve watched since the playoffs began.

I would like to see the Senators join the Preds and the Pens in a 3-1 lead with a win over the Rangers tonight.

Wow, coming back from a 3-0 deficit to tie it up with only 3 minutes left, then scoring the victory goal in double overtime had me on edge for so long… my muscles are sore! What an amazing game at home! Go Ducks!!!

@TooOld4College I read about that this morning. What an exciting game that must have been! I’m glad I didn’t stay up for it. :slight_smile:

@alwaysamom Hahaha yeah, it was tough trying to go sleep after being so energized! You would’ve be up soooo late and barely had any sleep. I woke up early this morning reliving it. My dogs are still passed out. They were jumping around with excitement with me during every score. :D/ It was probably one of the greatest games I’ve ever watched! Advice to any ticket-goers: Never leave the stadium before the game is over during the playoffs… EVER!!!

What a game today with the Rangers and Senators! Looking forward to the Pens game. Hope they get it done tonight!

Caps live to see another day!

Congrats to the Predators! Exciting for them to get through to the conference final and to do it in front of their fans is priceless. Now, who will it be that they play? The Oilers or the Ducks? After that game last night, the Ducks better be ready for a fight.

Here’s hoping that the Penguins get it done tonight.

Well, looks like Game 7 will decide it on Weds Oilers @ Ducks

@alwaysamom I’m hoping they’re saving it for their game at home… just hoping not a crazy, stressful come-from-behind strategy again. GO DUCKS!!!