Stanley Cup Playoffs sim: Flames win first Cup since 1989...CBS sports

[transplant99]

First Round


Flames defeat Blues, 4-2

It's an early exit for the defending champs and a first-round redemption for the Flames, who were handed an early exit at the hands of the Avalanche last year. Vladimir Tarasenko was productive in his return to the lineup, scoring three goals and adding two assists, but St. Louis didn't quite find the magic they had last year and lost two costly decisions in OT.

Second Round

Flames defeat Stars, 4-1

Dallas' defense finally buckled against Calgary and the Flames (who averaged 3.73 goals per game through two rounds) took advantage to deliver a gentleman's sweep. Through two rounds, Johnny Gaudreau led the Flames with five points and five assists in 11 games.

Conference Finals

Flames defeat Oilers, 4-2

Gaudreau continued his stellar playoffs and recorded four goals and four assists in The Battle of Alberta: WCF Edition. Edmonton was able to ride hot goaltending through the first couple of rounds but Koskinen finally came back down to earth and the Oilers' offense sputtered without much production from McDavid (four points) or Draisaitl (five points) in the series


Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 - Bruins 3, Flames 1: Calgary out-shot the Bruins, 36-28, but Rask held firm and nearly recorded his third straight shutout. The Flames got on the board with 2.8 seconds remaining in the third period but by then the game was already in the bag. The Bruins got goals from Torey Krug, Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk. (BOS leads series 1-0)

Game 2 - Flames 5, Bruins 4 (OT): This was an evenly matched thriller that saw both teams put 40 shots on net apiece. The Flames carried a 4-3 lead into the final minute of regulation but Pastrnak one-timed his second goal of the night to come up with a dramatic game-tying moment that forced OT.
But it was Andrew Mangiapane who ended the night as the true hero, scoring the game-winner off a face-off in OT. (Series tied 1-1)

Game 3 - Flames 4, Bruins 2: After falling into an early 2-0 hole in the first period, the Bruins managed to climb back and tie the game with a pair of goals in the second frame. But Derek Ryan came up big with a goal late in the third period to put Calgary back ahead before Gaudreau iced it with an empty-netter. It's the first time the Bruins have lost back-to-back games since the first round. (CGY leads series 2-1)

Game 4 - Bruins 4, Flames 2: Boston was dominating early in this one after jumping out to a 2-0 lead, but a bizarre own goal from Zdeno Chara seemed to shift the momentum and Calgary was able to tie things up just before second intermission, putting the Bruins in danger of a devastating loss that would see them fall down 3-1 in the series. However, Bergeron reclaimed the lead with a greasy rebound goal with under 10 minutes left in the third and Marchand sealed it with an empty netter. (Series tied 2-2)

Game 5 - Flames 4, Bruins 2: The Bruins held an edge in shots and time of possession, but Calgary broke a 2-2 deadlock with a goal from Matthew Tkachuk just 18 seconds into the third period. The Flames held onto that lead for the rest of the way and added an empty-netter to push the Bruins to the brink with the series heading back to Alberta. (CGY leads series 3-2)

Game 6 - Flames 3, Bruins 1: With the Stanley Cup in the building, the Flames jumped out to an early 1-0 lead and kept their foot on the gas, outshooting the Bruins 40-26 in the game. Boston was left frustrated until about halfway through the third period, when Bergeron picked up yet another clutch playoff goal to tie the game. But just a few minutes later, Mark Jankowski snuck a soft goal past Rask to reclaim Calgary's lead -- one that they wouldn't give back. Tkachuk added an empty-netter to crush the Bruins' comeback hopes and clinch the series.

Flames defeat Bruins, 4-2: Calgary captures its second Stanley Cup in franchise history, the first since 1989. Gaudreau was named Conn Smythe as MVP of the playoffs with 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 23 games -- only Bergeron had more (12-12-24). As for the Bruins, it's a second straight season in which they've come up just short, losing the Stanley Cup Final to a team that's arguably less impressive on paper.


https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/n...l-short-again/

[Badgers Nose]

I'll take it. Cup is ours, give it! When is the virtual parade?

[troutman]

Lucic really hogged the Cup there. Nice for Backlund to get it second.

[Nammer403]

Ha i see the Oilers still suck

[looooob]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Game 2 - Flames 5, Bruins 4 (OT): This was an evenly matched thriller that saw both teams put 40 shots on net apiece. The Flames carried a 4-3 lead into the final minute of regulation but Pastrnak one-timed his second goal of the night to come up with a dramatic game-tying moment that forced OT.
But it was Andrew Mangiapane who ended the night as the true hero, scoring the game-winner off a face-off in OT. (Series tied 1-1)



Flames defeat Bruins, 4-2: Calgary captures its second Stanley Cup in franchise history, the first since 1989. Gaudreau was named Conn Smythe as MVP of the playoffs with 23 points (13 goals, 10 assists) in 23 games -- only Bergeron had more (12-12-24). As for the Bruins, it's a second straight season in which they've come up just short, losing the Stanley Cup Final to a team that's arguably less impressive on paper.


https://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/n...l-short-again/

LOL ! I love CBS sports ! Looch was really bogarting that cup after Backlund gave it to him- who made the nice pass to Mangiapane off the draw from Backlund in game 2?

[looooob]

and that's a sneaky little goal from Jankowski. nice to see Bennett Janko and Rieder out there with 5 to go in a tied game 6!!

[Mike F]

Who played goal????

[AC]

Originally Posted by Mike F

Who played goal????

Looks like Rittich in the highlights.

[midniteowl]

Stars defeat Avalanche, 4-0
Colorado's high-powered offense fell completely flat against the Stars' lockdown defense and the great goaltending of Ben Bishop (.966 SV%), scoring just four total goals in four games. Not a single player in Colorado's lineup had more than one point in the series, and Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Cale Makar, Andre Burakovsky, and Nazem Kadri were all held without a goal. Meanwhile, Tyler Seguin led Dallas with four goals in four games.

I know this isn't real, but this give me tremendous amount of satisfaction.

[calgaryred]

No way Flames can afford Johnny Hockey and Tkachuk now

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[direwolf]

Yay!

[TheScorpion]

Wow, how satisfying would those playoffs be. Johnny destroys everyone and the Flames waltz to the Cup without having to play an elimination game.

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Wow, how satisfying would those playoffs be. Johnny destroys everyone and the Flames waltz to the Cup without having to play an elimination game.

Knocking the Oilers out in the Western Conference finals would probably be more satisfying then the cup win.

[tvp2003]

Janko with the Cup clincher? I could live with that...

[TheScorpion]

^ Best goal to come out of the 2012 draft.

[Reggie Dunlop]

[White Out 403]

Last night I won a game of Civ 6 where Calgary was the vital city to flipping over some near by American cities.

[Vinny01]

What an epic run that would be. Beating the Oil in the conference finals then winning it all. What a dream that would be

[AC]

I think I would legitimately die if that scenario played out. I'd die happy on the spot.

[dino7c]

I would honestly be satisfied with the Flames for life

I can just picture some of the usual CP suspects. " One fluke cup this core won't win again blow it up"