Bay 2,003 Posted April 25, 2017 (edited) Or not. having issues Rags < Habs 6 B's < Sens 6 Pens < Jackets 7 Leafs < Caps 5 Wild < Blues 6 Flames < Ducks 5 Hawks < Preds 7 Sharks < Oil 6 My picks were pretty solid Actual results: Rangers in 6 Senators in 6 Penguins in 5 Capitals in 6 Blues in 5 Ducks in 4 Predators in 4 Oilers in 6 Edited April 25, 2017 by Bay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted April 26, 2017 Why are the top two teams in the regular season playing each other in round 2? I understand they could be in round 3, given that they're in the same conference, but wtf. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 26, 2017 Why are the top two teams in the regular season playing each other in round 2? I understand they could be in round 3, given that they're in the same conference, but wtf. Because the NHL's playoff format is garbage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 26, 2017 Rivalries! Bloodlines! Contempt! Basically that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted April 26, 2017 Because the NHL's playoff format is garbage. What IS the formula? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 26, 2017 It essentially sets up a bracket of four teams for each division, so in a scenario like this year where the Metro is loaded, the top two conference teams are prevented from playing in the conference finals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 26, 2017 2nd round picks: Preds > Blues 6 Ducks > Oilers 6 Rangers > Sens 5 Pens > Caps 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteVo+ 3,702 Posted April 26, 2017 Predators > Blues in 7 Ducks > Oilers in 6 Rangers > Senators in 5 Capitals > Penguins in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted April 27, 2017 Blues > Preds in 7 Ducks > Oilers in 5 Rangers > Sens in 6 Penguins > Capitals in 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted April 27, 2017 Maybe the Caps got their bad play out of the way against Toronto and elevate their game for the Penguins...maybe...probably not... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted April 28, 2017 (edited) No penalties on the Pens throughout an entire game of hockey- especially with what happened in the last seven minutes- is ludicrous. Edited April 28, 2017 by Thanatos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted April 28, 2017 Really felt like we dominated the third period, but they got one good break, I didn't actually watch the first two periods tho, so I can't comment on two thirds of the game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted April 28, 2017 No penalties on the Pens throughout an entire game of hockey- especially with what happened in the last seven minutes- is ludicrous. A lot of things went uncalled for both teams.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted April 28, 2017 A lot of things went uncalled for both teams....Take a look at the cheapies they did call tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted April 28, 2017 Should be complaining about Orpik's terrible positioning more so than 2 (valid) calls that didn't effect the outcome of the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bay 2,003 Posted April 29, 2017 Vlad Tara snipe show a gamebreaker that Minnesota has zero of Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted April 30, 2017 Another typical Caps chokejob incoming. Holtby is playing awful, but you still can't pull a goaltender in the 2nd period in a playoff game. Lmao Trotz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) Just because Sidney Crosby gets hit in the head does not automatically mean its a penalty. Man lost his balance clearly. Niskanen receiving a major and a game misconduct from that is complete horse shit. Edited May 2, 2017 by Thanatos Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 3, 2017 Different rules for the pens, man. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oochymp 2,393 Posted May 3, 2017 At least the league had the sense to not compound the mistake I do hope Crosby is okay, at this point he's had enough concussions to really worry about the effects outside of hockey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BJORN 679 Posted May 3, 2017 The real problem is Ovechkin's blatant slash to the back of Crosby's head which had him falling in the first place. Frankly, he should be suspended for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 3, 2017 The real problem is Ovechkin's blatant slash to the back of Crosby's head which had him falling in the first place. Frankly, he should be suspended for that. Maybe when Crosby get suspended for lopping a finger off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos 2,847 Posted May 3, 2017 The real problem is Ovechkin's blatant slash to the back of Crosby's head which had him falling in the first place. Frankly, he should be suspended for that. That should have been a penalty, not the Niskanen hit. But a suspension? No. I've seen far worse in this series alone, lol. It just got so compounded because of the Niskanen hit afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ATL_Predator+ 1,196 Posted May 3, 2017 LETS GO CAPS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blotsfan 2,112 Posted May 9, 2017 This game 7 isn't going to go well for Washington... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
