WCQF: Colorado Avalanche [CENT1] vs Seattle Kraken [WC1] KRAKEN WIN 4-3

[Karl]

Wonder if the Kraken could sub in for Will Borgen? Granted, the goal scored certainly wasn't Borgen's fault and the chances against with him on the ice weren't totally either, but he's really struggling the most of all the Kraken players both pace & skill wise.

Mind you, Cale Fleury or Jaycob Megna are likely no better but it's a thought.

[CGY12]

Watching this game just further cemented in my mind just how far the Flames are from being a team that can legitimately compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Surprisingly the Kraken have been able to keep up with the Avalanche speed because they have a bunch of speed themselves. Both teams are just super quick in transition, on the forecheck, on the back check, makes for some entertaining hockey.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by CGY12

Watching this game just further cemented in my mind just how far the Flames are from being a team that can legitimately compete in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Surprisingly the Kraken have been able to keep up with the Avalanche speed because they have a bunch of speed themselves. Both teams are just super quick in transition, on the forecheck, on the back check, makes for some entertaining hockey.

Just fantastic hockey. Every moment means something, it's exhilarating to watch.

[bluejays]

Daryl: but we need to grind it out!!!

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by Karl

Wonder if the Kraken could sub in for Will Borgen? Granted, the goal scored certainly wasn't Borgen's fault and the chances against with him on the ice weren't totally either, but he's really struggling the most of all the Kraken players both pace & skill wise.

Mind you, Cale Fleury or Jaycob Megna are likely no better but it's a thought.

Not sure Borgen is the biggest problem. The players who put up the most points are invisible right now.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by bax

Hahaha

Hall
Omark
Pajarvi
Eberle

Is that right?

So trading for Larsson was trying to get an L to spell HELP?

Not smart enough to not trade the E for the L.

[AC]

Schwartz with a beauty tip, Seattle up 1-0.

[Hockey_Ninja]

EDIT: wrong thread

[Drake]

Compher shorthanded goal. Beautiful pass by Makar to set that up.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

MacKinnon with an even strength goal to put the Avs up 2-1.

Yes McDavid, you are allowed to get even strength points.

[midniteowl]

McDavid has 3 points, THREE!!! But he is also minus 3.

[Hockey_Ninja]

Mackinnon is something else

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by Drake

Compher shorthanded goal. Beautiful pass by Makar to set that up.

Hey Woodpecker, the best player in the world doesn't play for the Oilers.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

Jesus Christ.

I think Makar blew a hole in the space/time continuum with that shot. Unreal.

[Drake]

Makar with an absolute bomb!

[Hockey_Ninja]

The Kraken have been putting up a good fight this series. But the Avs have those gamebreakers that can take over at any time

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

The Kraken have been putting up a good fight this series. But the Avs have those gamebreakers that can take over at any time

This is the best opening round of playoffs in the last few years, imo. Just excellent hockey, but the sad thing is seeing the game breakers, the speed, the systems and knowing that the Flames are like two elite game breakers away from being a contender.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

woah...this game turned on a dime. Don't count out Seattle.

[Drake]

Brutal couple shifts for the Avs.

[bluejays]

I still have Colorado going to the finals because of a fairly weak West, but how they could go into the season with Georgiev, is a mystery.