SCF: Florida Panthers (A3) vs Edmonton Oilers (P3) - SERIES TIED 2-2

[Goriders]

Hopefully this nightmare will end soon in a positive way

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Toonage

And on the off chance they don't, let's all remember 2011 where the Bruins had to win games 6 & 7 to vanquish the Canucks. Game 7 being in Vancouver. And with Marchand there on the Panthers, he's a pretty great steward.

I remember overreacting after game 5 and deleting every Canucks fan off my Facebook and then regretting it after game 7 because the tears would have been delicious.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by Goriders

Hopefully this nightmare will end soon in a positive way

I'm surprised the Panthers lost tbh.

Whenever their foot is on the pedal, they're better than the Oilers by a fair margin.

The problem is laying off enough to let them back in it. Still shocks me how fortunately and easily the goals come for the Oilers when other teams do let up. Usually teams come up short of the full comeback much more often than these buggers do. But it is what it is.

All Florida and Maurice need to do is not deviate from the approach that puts them out ahead on the scoreboard in the first place.

Yeah it's an exhausting way to play for 60 minutes, but it all but guarantees the W.

Don't let the opportunistic team get its opportunities by giving them the chance to come at you.

[Goriders]

I’m surprised anyone lets off the gas when they can bury their opponents. NHL teams always do it with a 2 to 3 goal lead. With the Oilers fire power you can’t let up.

[PuckSlap]

This ####ing series is dragging on. I just want this season to be done

[ForeverFlameFan]

I think if Maurice reassures his guys that they’re the better team and continue to take care of business (without of course taking the foot off the gas pedal), and remaining disciplined, they’re still going to win this. If they can’t do these things they will lose.

Edmonton’s only two wins in this series are both from OT, one from a power play and one from a fluke goal that deflected off Miikola.

Just take care of business. They are so much better when they play their game.

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

I have never seen a player hold another player's stick for as long as Skinner did last night, not even close - like, not even half that long. The reason being, it would get called long before that point.

And the fact that the play resulted in a goal, after what? 15 or 20 seconds of him holding the stick?

The refs have completely lost the plot.

They are just doing what they are told. Seriously, it's pretty obvious that if Gary can help his golden child win a SC, he will. He can't fix the games but he can slant the ice and we have witnessed that.

[dino7c]

I dont even think the Panthers let up much...refs gave the Oilers a couple gifts and they got a couple bounces. Panthers were getting high end chances all game. Bob had an off game.

[sarge]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

They are just doing what they are told. Seriously, it's pretty obvious that if Gary can help his golden child win a SC, he will. He can't fix the games but he can slant the ice and we have witnessed that.

McHobo regularly holds opponents sticks, often for several seconds at a time. I can’t remember him ever seeing him be penalized for it, even though it’s so friggin visible and obvious.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by dino7c

I dont even think the Panthers let up much...refs gave the Oilers a couple gifts and they got a couple bounces. Panthers were getting high end chances all game. Bob had an off game.

So Bobrovsky has to be better than Calvin Pickard.. high bar, apparently.

What's with D tier players all their career pulling out unlikely performances for the Oilers. Pickard and Podkolzin last night. These players weren't far from the waiver wire if not for Edmonton picking them up.

Things happening the last two years for them that shouldn't. Unsustainable PK last year. Older and slower derpth chipping in this year.

Apparently teams dont have an answer for 40 year old Perry. Like are you kidding me lol.

[Shazam]

I have no idea how that Pissy goal went in.

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Shazam

I have no idea how that Pissy goal went in.

it was a pass...Bob was sliding across for Perry and it hit the dman and went 5 hole

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by sarge

McHobo regularly holds opponents sticks, often for several seconds at a time. I can’t remember him ever seeing him be penalized for it, even though it’s so friggin visible and obvious.

And he's been doing it for so long now that it would have been pointed out numerous times by now from people not part of the NHL that they should be aware of it.

But they ignore it because he's their golden boy.

[Mr.Coffee]

I love how there’s multiple 3 day breaks between games. Mid June still going.

“Hardest trophy to win!”

Haha eyeroll get this #### over with already geez

[Yobbo]

Panthers are still winning this. Ain't no way Chucky and gang are letting the scumbags win the Cup!

[sarge]

Originally Posted by Yobbo

Panthers are still winning this. Ain't no way Chucky and gang are letting the scumbags win the Cup!

Agreed, and Bob’s gonna substantially step up his play. There’s no way he’s gonna get out-tended by Pickard…

[EVERLAST]

I see zero traffic in front of the ENG net when either goalie is in net . That has to happen. Skinner just isn't good and Picard ain't much better.

Pedal down Panthers do not let up . Take the mullets out of the game early don't give them a chance to even offer lamentations. Just crush them and drive them before you as this is whats best in life.

Go Panthers Go

Hopefully the friendship tour on the road continues.