[PST] Stanley Cup Semifinal: New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning---Bolts win 4-3!

[savemedrzaius]

Can someone explain to me why the Isles fans littered the ice with beer cans after their team won? Clutterbuck seemed not impressed coming off the ice. I think the cans were hitting the Isles players.

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by Mathgod

The Isles are advancing, aren't they? And the Habs are going to win it all, aren't they?

Originally Posted by dino7c

I still think Tampa advances

Yep, Isles should win this series, but, the Habs aren't going to win it all. It will be the Islanders to win the cup.

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by dino7c

Throw garbage at your own team for winning?

Originally Posted by Jacks

Idiot fans, what the hell

Originally Posted by mile

Bottles and beer probably being thrown because it might be the last game at Nassau?

Originally Posted by savemedrzaius

Can someone explain to me why the Isles fans littered the ice with beer cans after their team won? Clutterbuck seemed not impressed coming off the ice. I think the cans were hitting the Isles players.

Over zealous fans for sure.
https://nypost.com/2021/06/23/island...s-crazy-scene/
https://www.newsday.com/sports/colum...eum-1.50287472
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2184897

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Tsawwassen

Over zealous fans for sure.
https://nypost.com/2021/06/23/island...s-crazy-scene/
https://www.newsday.com/sports/colum...eum-1.50287472
https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/2184897

lol

“Going into OT the building smelled like cigarettes, and now it smells like beers,” Beauvillier said.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Tsawwassen

Yep, Isles should win this series, but, the Habs aren't going to win it all. It will be the Islanders to win the cup.

The Islanders should definitely not win this series based on rosters.

[Fan in Exile]

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

[fire_starter]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

So your just not gonna give the Isles any credit?? Refs have been bad on both sides and every playoff series in fact. So don't tell me the Isles don't deserve to be where they are. They earned it.

[transplant99]

nm

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

Disagree.

The Islanders are exactly where I thought they would be.

I know people hate the saying "offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" but there is so much truth to it.

Of the 4 remaining teams, the Isles (who went to the semis last year as well), the Lightning, and the Knights were all top 6 in goals given up during the regular season. Montreal, the one outlier, had their starting goaltender miss almost 3/4 of the season, but when he did play put up a GAA that would have had the Habs #1 in that category.

Team defense and commitment to it is the biggest component to success in the playoffs.

[Kipper_3434]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Disagree.

The Islanders are exactly where I thought they would be.

I know people hate the saying "offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" but there is so much truth to it.

Of the 4 remaining teams, the Isles (who went to the semis last year as well), the Lightning, and the Knights were all top 6 in goals given up during the regular season. Montreal, the one outlier, had their starting goaltender miss almost 3/4 of the season, but when he did play put up a GAA that would have had the Habs #1 in that category.

Team defense and commitment to it is the biggest component to success in the playoffs.

Which is why hiring Sutter was a good thing. We could *easily* be where the isles, Vegas and Montreal are with a little luck and goaltending. Sutter is the only coach we have had in 25 years that gives me hope for playoff success

[Erick Estrada]

Team defense matters matters more in the playoffs because NHL officiating is not the same in the playoffs compared to the regular season. What's obstruction in the regular season is not in the playoffs. It certainly makes life difficult for GM's as if you build a great regular season team there's a good chance your team will have difficulty even getting out of the first round if they aren't proficient at slowing games down locking things down defensively. High skill teams that can score a lot of goals and dominate on the powerplay in the regular season need to be able to change their style of play for the playoffs or they have no chance of winning a cup. Teams like the Islanders simply have to have good enough regular seasons to make the playoffs as their style of play directly translates to the change in officiating. I hate it but this is what the NHL clearly wants.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Disagree.

The Islanders are exactly where I thought they would be.

I know people hate the saying "offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" but there is so much truth to it.

Of the 4 remaining teams, the Isles (who went to the semis last year as well), the Lightning, and the Knights were all top 6 in goals given up during the regular season. Montreal, the one outlier, had their starting goaltender miss almost 3/4 of the season, but when he did play put up a GAA that would have had the Habs #1 in that category.

Team defense and commitment to it is the biggest component to success in the playoffs.

Also no coincidence that the 4 remaining teams have 4 of the best goalies in the league. And even backups - Sorokin and Lehner are no slouches either. In save% Varlamov, MAF, and Vasilevksy were 2,3 and 6 (and 1,4 and 5 were backups). And Price is Price.

[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

I hate to break it to you, but if the Flames have any hope of success in the next few years it will be by employing the same roster model and play-style as the Islanders.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Also no coincidence that the 4 remaining teams have 4 of the best goalies in the league. And even backups - Sorokin and Lehner are no slouches either. In save% Varlamov, MAF, and Vasilevksy were 2,3 and 6 (and 1,4 and 5 were backups). And Price is Price.

Trotz and Korn could probably win with guys like Rittich and Koskinen.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I still think Tampa advances

Ya there's no way Tampa is losing a game 7 at home, with or without Kucherov. They've also dominated every game they've played after a loss, so I kind of expect the Isles to roll over. Last night was their last gasp

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Trotz and Korn could probably win with guys like Rittich and Koskinen.

Korn is pretty consistent in his goalie results isn't he. Wherever he goes the goalies blossom. And when he leaves they often just aren't quite as good.

I realize we aren't getting Korn (because we aren't getting Trotz) but if I were the Flames I'd look at a Korn protoge. Mike Bales is a Korn student who coached MAF in Pittsburgh, went to the Canes where he seemed to improve Mrazek a lot, and is now in Buffalo where he can't be that happy.

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

Wait a tick, Tampa is the good guy?

[powderjunkie]

I kinda feel like the Isles fans jinxed themselves by throwing the beer cans. Which is also just a weird way to close a building...

[MrMike]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Korn is pretty consistent in his goalie results isn't he. Wherever he goes the goalies blossom. And when he leaves they often just aren't quite as good.

I realize we aren't getting Korn (because we aren't getting Trotz) but if I were the Flames I'd look at a Korn protoge. Mike Bales is a Korn student who coached MAF in Pittsburgh, went to the Canes where he seemed to improve Mrazek a lot, and is now in Buffalo where he can't be that happy.

I believe it’s more Trotz and playing a solid defensive system, but credit where credit is due.

[Pizza]

Originally Posted by Fan in Exile

If the Isles win, it's just another black eye for the league and how poorly it's officiated. Watching game 6 was like watching the bad guy win a WWE match.

The Smark in me regrets not watching this game

I love it when the heel wins