Western Conference Playoffs - Round 2: Blackhawks vs Wild (Hawks win 4-0)

[Canuck-Hater]

If Mike Yeo doesn't pull the goalie too early its a tie game.

[flylock shox]

Not clutch from Toews.

[sadora]

What end to this game. If they tie it up the OT will be crazy

[FlameFan21]

Respect to Minny for refusing to go down without a fight.

[getbak]

Wow, what an ending.

Now, the Flames will have to play another well-rested team in the next round.

[sadora]

lol....exciting finish to this game anyway.

[JonDuke]

After Dubnyk's unbelievable last half of the season, I'm kinda sad to see the Wild get swept.

[dammage79]

Chi Sweeps! Wow. Kane made Dubnyk look human as my prediction said. CHI looks good.

[RougeUnderoos]

Darn. They got two real chances in the last 15 seconds but couldn't pull it off.

Still an amazing finish though.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988

Is it just my imagination or does Toews whine a lot?

He assumed Yzerman's role after he retired. Good leader, but whiney complainer.

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by dammage79

Chicago in 5. Patrick Kane is going to make Dubnyk human again. I know CHI"s goaltending is suspect right now but their D corps are just getting going and Kane is probably the freshest player in the playoffs aside from Bennett.

No way Kane doesn't destroy Minnesota. At least that is my take on this series.

That and I cannot be the only one who knows the Wild have handled the Flames just like STL has all year. In no way do I want to see the Wild in the WCF should the Flames make it. I'd rather meet CHI.

I was one game off but the rest is accurate!

[flylock shox]

I'd love to see the Flames face Chicago. I'm pretty sure there's no way the Flames could take that series, but it would be a great measuring stick, and a heck of a fun one to watch.

[getbak]

23 teams are done playing...and the Flames still aren't one of them.

[sadora]

Originally Posted by getbak

Wow, what an ending.

Now, the Flames will have to play another well-rested team in the next round.

Let them get rested & complacent. The Flames will take them out just like they will take out the Ducks!

[dammage79]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

I'd love to see the Flames face Chicago. I'm pretty sure there's no way the Flames could take that series, but it would be a great measuring stick, and a heck of a fun one to watch.

Difference between the Hawks and Ducks/Blues/Wild is they're a faster skating team like the Flames and aren't as big/heavy as the Ducks. They're great but it'd be very fast entertaining hockey if the Flames meet the Hawks.

And Ferland can hit guys in a CHI series.

[jg13]

Chicago could potentially have a 9 day break. Wow.

[hockey.modern]

Chicago could definitely be the next NHL dynasty

[TBone290]

Definitely not trying to jump the gun here...
but what if Flames advance, it'd be our "Toews & Kane" verus their Toews & Kane. That'd be quite a story line

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

So what do you guys think, dies this hurt or help us? I don't mean in regards to a potential 3rd round match up, I mean against the Ducks. No doubt in my mind the Ducks are/were thinking about the next round a little. One, because they really are gunning for the cup or broke, and two, after starting 6-0 int he playoffs they likely couldn't help done forward thinking.

So, does this put more pressure on them to feel like they need to not only beat us, but dismiss us quickly? And if so, does that pressure help us by making them more tight, or does it simply amp them up another level, or neither it's not relevant?

[FlamesAddiction]

I am glad Minnesota is out. Not that I hate them. I actually have some sentimental attachment to the state due to spending a few summers there.... but it always seems like when we play them, the games are just awful for some reason.

Flames and Hawks would be a great series I think.