[PST] Preliminary Round/Division semi-final: Lightning vs. Panthers---Bolts win series 4-2

[CalgaryFan1988]

Originally Posted by Calgary4LIfe

Serious question: Do you ever make a post that isn't designed to elicit a reaction?

Did you not see his avatar? Should speak for itself.

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

After 1 period, Barkov and Huberdeau already have a combined 7 shots on goal (4 and 3 respectively). The leaders of this team were ready to play tonight.

Bennett not far behind with 2 shots.

Barkov, Huberdeau, Verhaege, Bennett and Duclair have been noticeable in their top six. They need more from the rookie Tippett I think.

[Rick M.]

You have to hand it to Coach Q for getting the talent Duclair has always had to emerge.

[TheScorpion]

I hope Duclair gets locked down to a long-term deal this summer. That dude has bounced around enough.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Engine09

For those saying they have no interest in watching, what the hell is wrong with you?

Not everyone watches hockey just to watch hockey.

If the Flames aren't playing I have no interest unless it's an insanely long OT game or if the Oilers or Canucks are getting humiliated.

[activeStick]

Ah, there's the Sam Bennett offensive zone penalty...

[Manhattanboy]

Florida fans meet Sam. Lol.

[Tabaracci_31]

Absolutely loving this series so far. Hope this turns out to be a classic. Go Panthers!

[TBone290]

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Ah, there's the Sam Bennett offensive zone penalty...

Uh, defensive zone? Let's be accurate at least.

Bad luck as Forsling broke his stick on the faceoff and Kucherov had no impediment to his shot.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Ah, there's the Sam Bennett offensive zone penalty...

He’s getting all the old Bennettisms out of the way. Close in goal, disallowed, penalty.

[ComixZone]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Florida fans meet Sam. Lol.

Yeah, I think they’ll keep him. Been an absolute beast.

I suppose we’re better off with our perimeter players who don’t make enough physical contact to even take a penalty in the first place...unless it’s one of Backlund’s lazy stick infractions.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by ComixZone

Yeah, I think they’ll keep him. Been an absolute beast.

I suppose we’re better off with our perimeter players who don’t make enough physical contact to even take a penalty in the first penalty...unless it’s one of Backlund’s lazy stick infractions.

Was being facetious. Agree.

[You Need a Thneed]

Hard to get into this playoff hockey when there still is meaningful regular season hockey to be played!

[GranteedEV]

Originally Posted by activeStick

Ah, there's the Sam Bennett offensive zone penalty...

it was in the defensive zone as the Yandle-Gudas pair were losing every footrace to loose pucks and Bennett's shift became long. Were you even watching?

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Nice hit by Hornqvist on Point. Led to a powerplay for the Panthers.

[dino7c]

He took a penalty that led to the tying goal...no need to be so defensive.

Palat with a penalty for running into the boards lol

[djsFlames]

People are getting defensive over Panthers Bennett after grilling him nightly for his penalties for years here?

Hilarious.

[kyuss275]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

I hope Duclair gets locked down to a long-term deal this summer. That dude has bounced around enough.

Hope he hires an agent this time

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Again, if you're trying to impede a player's stick from getting the puck, is it necessarily a slash if it happens to break by accident?

I very much dislike "automatic" penalty calls.

Oh, and then a goal was just saved by Acciari. Such an important player.