ECF: New York Rangers [MET1] vs Florida Panthers [ATL1] - Florida wins 4-2

[3rd liner]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

This.

I didn't want the Panthers to win, but I also believe they are way better suited to beat the Oilers if it comes to that than the Rangers are.

So at this point go Panthers.

Go Panthers. Not a fan of the some of the crap they get away with, but better them than Trouba and NY.

If it comes down to Panthers/Oilers I'd be happy to see Tkachuk and Bennet lift the cup. If NY wins, obviously I'd rather Fox and Trouba raise a cup than dumpsterville.

I would be worried about the Panthers and their parades to the penalty box though. That could seriously hurt them against the grease. If they can play physical but not cross the line = success. No uppercuts from Bennet to star players.... especially depending how the refs decide to call the game that particular day.

My disappointment at losing Bennet and Tkachuk would be hugely outweighed any day by them ensuring the oilers fail.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by 3rd liner

My disappointment at losing Bennet and Tkachuk would be trumped any day by them beating ensuring the oilers fail.

I’ve come to detest that word.

[3rd liner]

Originally Posted by MoneyGuy

I’ve come to detest that word.

My bad! I didn't even think of that- I won't be using that word again. I edited my post.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I would happily take Donald Trump winning over the Oilers ever winning a cup.

[dino7c]

The fear of Oilers/Panthers would be the reffing the Oilers get...I see the roughing penalty drawn by McDavid tonight and picture a lifetime ban for Bennett.

[jg13]

The Travel from Edmonton to Fort Lauderdale would be atrocious. Woof.

[FanIn80]

[Manhattanboy]

This is getting hard to watch. Chucky shoulda been a Flame for life.

Hope they take care of biz tonight and get rest.

[3rd liner]

The way florida plays you'd have to think getting shots on net on the grease wouldn't be a problem (though I hold out small hope the oilers choke). Stay healthy panthers (or rangers..).

[Saqe]

Okposo doesn't have any wheels left and that's fine but when the brain starts losing speed, it's time to hang them up. What a dumb penalty.

[3rd liner]

Bennett, nice.

[Buff]

What. A. Shot.

[Tbull8]

Thank god we traded him right?

[Paulie Walnuts]

What a shot.

[Saqe]

Benny Bomb!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

If anyone wants to know how to play proper defense on that goal, just watch the video and do the exact opposite of whatever it was Trouba was trying to do.

[Rhett44]

We could really use a player like Tkachuk or Bennett for our rebuild.

Hopefully they can save us from an Oilers cup.

[Tbull8]

Tkachuk and Bennett have always had the play styles to excel in the playoffs. It’s honestly ridiculous that we didn’t build around them

[Rhett44]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Tkachuk and Bennett have always had the play styles to excel in the playoffs. It’s honestly ridiculous that we didn’t build around them

Actually many fans were adamant that Tkachuk was not a "playoff player". And now the narrative is that he is the 2nd best playoff player in the league after Pissy.

Lmao.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Tbull8

Tkachuk and Bennett have always had the play styles to excel in the playoffs. It’s honestly ridiculous that we didn’t build around them

There should be a public inquiry or Royal Commission with jail time.