ECQF: Boston Bruins [ATL1] vs Florida Panthers [WC2] - Panthers Win 4-3

[Southside403]

This series has been really good looking forward to game 7 good luck chucky

[Hockey_Ninja]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Poor Dino must be shaking in anger.

Johnny Makarov has been quiet recently too

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Johnny Makarov has been quiet recently too

His big thing was Tkachuck's lack of playoff performance. It was a flawed premise.

[PepsiFree]

Hard not to cheer for Florida at this point. What a game and what a series for Tkachuk regardless of how it ends. This has to be the final mail in the coffin for any doubters, I know I’ve been converted. Did it all by himself during the regular season and is now dragging this team to the second round.

Watching Tkachuk and Bennett… man what could have been.

This is why playoff hockey is just the best. I started out wanting to see them get crushed but now? I hope they go all the way.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

First for all, I died three times in that period.

Secondly, I watched that game with somebody be new to hockey and I think I just converted him.

lol. I just read this again and noticed the writing issues. I may be a little drunk tonight. Don't judge me. My buddy has a cabinet full of whiskey. It's not my fault. He kept offering....I'm only human.

[blender]

Yeah, I wanted to also say that even though as a Flames fan I'm sick about losing Tkachuk (and Gaudreau and Bennett), but I still love all of them.

[iggy_oi]

Best case scenario alternate timeline is that the Panthers and Oilers end up playing in the finals and Tkachuk leads the Panthers to victory.

[blender]

Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan

lol. I just read this again and noticed the writing issues. I may be a little drunk tonight. Don't judge me. My buddy has a cabinet full of whiskey. It's not my fault. He kept offering....I'm only human.

As usual, there's liquor, but not in your house!

[blender]

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

Best case scenario alternate timeline is that the Panthers and Oilers end up playing in the finals and Tkachuk leads the Panthers to victory.

No. Oilers need to lose asap, then the Panthers beat whomever

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Hard to say looking from the outside but I would be inclined to make a switch. Swayman isn’t some garbage backup, he started 33 games this year and has played well. They can live and die by Ullmark but if he falters again you’ll have the rest of the off-season to think about how you didn’t even give Swayman a chance.

I definitely understand that angle and it isn't an easy or straightforward decision one way or the other. If they do go with Swayman I think he has a very short leash because of the game 7 situation. There is no room to falter. Potentially one weak goal and it might be time for Ullmark. The short leash probably goes for Ullmark as well though. In any case both goalies need to be game ready on Sunday because either one might be called to go in and save the playoffs for Boston.

[Roast Beef]

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

Best case scenario alternate timeline is that the Panthers and Oilers end up playing in the finals and Tkachuk leads the Panthers to victory.

Um, no.


The best case alternate timeline is that the Oilers don't even exist, but second best is that they miss the playoffs every year in every timeline where they do.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Johnny Makarov has been quiet recently too

At the Calgary Expo all day, everyday since Wednesday. didn't watch but saw the statline. I'm content with a Tkachuk the Legend thread!
Won't be able to watch game 7 which means the Panthers will win!

Bennett can still ead though! lol

[FanIn80]

This has been the best series of the first round, at least for me anyway.

[DeluxeMoustache]

This series has been delightful

Great to see Benny and Chucky doing so well

Hoping the Cats get it done in 7

And that Lomberg has a chance to draw back in, too!

Go Cats!

[Mr.Coffee]

Bruins are still going to win this, but good on Florida for doing so well.

[Dion]

This has been an amazing series. Gotta give credit to the Panthers for making this the best series to watch. Bruins in 7!

[cam_calderon]

Three points in an elimination game. It's only one series, but it seems Tkachuk is finally starting to exorcise his playoff demons. I'm delighted for him, and I'll follow his career the rest of the way, but it just really hurts that this didn't come against Edmonton.

[tvp2003]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

I definitely understand that angle and it isn't an easy or straightforward decision one way or the other. If they do go with Swayman I think he has a very short leash because of the game 7 situation. There is no room to falter. Potentially one weak goal and it might be time for Ullmark. The short leash probably goes for Ullmark as well though. In any case both goalies need to be game ready on Sunday because either one might be called to go in and save the playoffs for Boston.

Had another thought — was there ever a period this year when Ullmark played six straight games (let alone seven)? If this was the regular season, Swayman would have already played Game 3 and 6. Add to that the added stress of the playoffs, and he might be a bit fatigued (maybe not physically but probably mentally).

Unfortunately the problem compounds itself because Swayman hasn’t played in 2+ weeks either. It will be really interesting to see how this plays out.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by tvp2003

Had another thought — was there ever a period this year when Ullmark played six straight games (let alone seven)? If this was the regular season, Swayman would have already played Game 3 and 6. Add to that the added stress of the playoffs, and he might be a bit fatigued (maybe not physically but probably mentally).

Unfortunately the problem compounds itself because Swayman hasn’t played in 2+ weeks either. It will be really interesting to see how this plays out.

There was a six 6 stretch for Ullmark early in the season and they won 5 of those games. But since New Year's eve is was essentially a 1 and 1 split between Ullmark and Swayman. Looking at that I'm actually surprised now that the coaching staff and management didn't continue with that goalie trend into the playoffs. It was obviously working and now they are in a tough spot.

[GioforPM]

Goaltending is the great equalizer. Ullmarks falters just a bit and Bob rises just a bit and we have a series. See also LA, Colorado, Winnipeg.