May 3 NHL Playoffs Open Thread

by Mike @ MHH on May 3, 2011 3:42 PM MDT in Events

Two games up tonight. First up the Washington Capitals and el-capitan Alex Ovechkin head down to Tampa Bay in an effort to "win two games" after failing to do just that in their own rink. The Lightning are up 2-0 in the series after Dan's favorite player made a costly mistake in OT of Game 2. The second of our double-header features the front-runner for 2011 Playoff Beard Grower Shea Weber and the Predators hosting the Canucks for what is now a best-of-five series with Smashville holding the home-ice advantage. Plenty of web musings on how the absent Sedins can solve Pekka Rinne.

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Go Tampa and Nashville!!

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on May 3, 2011 4:29 PM MDT reply actions

Hey Mike, I was thinking about this after you posted how predictable my Hannan criticism was. If you were in goal and that happened to you, would you have freaked the fuck out? Seriously, that was a howler, and you rarely ever see such a bad line change in the NHL.

It’s not like he had the entire play in front of him…

Being famous and having a fender bender is weird. You want to be upset but the other drivers just thrilled & giddy that it's you. — Dane Cook

by Dan Winkler on May 3, 2011 4:29 PM MDT reply actions

Yes, yes I would have. It was bad. Gordan Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares bad. I don’t know what light particles impacted his eye and were then conveying info to his brain that he thought that puck was deep and behind the net, but as the far side D-man, he HAS to make sure of that change especially when Tampa had started the migration to the bench.

I wasn’t raggin’ on you with my earlier comment, BTW. I just thought it was funny that my first thought when I saw that live (and I immediately knew it was Hannan) was “Dan is gonna LOVE this.”

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by Mike @ MHH on May 3, 2011 9:14 PM MDT up reply actions

So are you trying to say that Nashville is in the Sedins’ collective heads?

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 3, 2011 4:55 PM MDT reply actions

Tampa up 1-0 early….

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 5:08 PM MDT reply actions

Heh. 2-1 Caps.

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"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:50 PM MDT reply actions

Talk about showing up at the right time.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:50 PM MDT reply actions

And I'm not referring to Carlson.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Narcissist.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Why, thank you. I HAVE been working out!

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:52 PM MDT up reply actions

Tie game!

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:55 PM MDT reply actions

Lecavalier, a softie through the five-hole.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 5:57 PM MDT up reply actions

That’s not easy to do. Dan told me.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 3, 2011 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes, yes, saying is all good and well, but in science, we demand demonstrable proof.

The question, young man, is did you ask him to show you?

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"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:10 PM MDT up reply actions

You called BiB a young man? What are you, 90?

How about those grades? Well, there's an A in alcohol, a B in beer. C is for Miss Carter, who we love so dear. D is for drunk, and there ain't no E, so F's for Forever Clear.

by wtnelson on May 3, 2011 9:07 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

It's sarcasm. I'm making him feel bad for being old.

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"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 4, 2011 9:14 AM MDT up reply actions

Sean Penn gives me hope that my life isn’t completely over.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 4, 2011 11:18 AM MDT up reply actions

Caps up again. Ovie on a 5-3.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:09 PM MDT reply actions

Is everyone on the Lightning really tall, or is it just the uniforms?

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:12 PM MDT reply actions

I don’t know how they stack up against other teams, but I think their big minute guys are pretty tall
http://lightning.nhl.com/club/roster.htm

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by RickyAC on May 3, 2011 6:23 PM MDT up reply actions

Or it could be that St. Louis makes them all look taller.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 3, 2011 6:27 PM MDT up reply actions

Has my perception of height been thrown off by the Avs QMJHL sized roster?

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by RickyAC on May 3, 2011 6:30 PM MDT up reply actions

I'm going to ignore your "facts" and say it's the uniforms.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:45 PM MDT up reply actions

Oy, 2 quick goals from the Lightning to take the lead.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:43 PM MDT reply actions

Gosh, I love playoff hockey.

Americanario makes Journey reference. Tempestuous Binary listens to Don't Stop Believing. Milan Hejduk scores goal. You know what must be done. DSB Record: 1-3-0

"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.

The Number Zero, aiming squarely for the groin.

by Tempestuous Binary on May 3, 2011 6:55 PM MDT reply actions

Delayed penalty and Nashville strikes.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 7:29 PM MDT reply actions

LOL Washington

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by RickyAC on May 3, 2011 7:30 PM MDT reply actions

Even a skeleton of a Pens team was able to win three against Tampa. Guy Boucher is living up to that evil genius rep.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.

by Dixomatic on May 3, 2011 9:17 PM MDT up reply actions

Washington choking again. GOtta love it!

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on May 3, 2011 7:34 PM MDT reply actions

OUCH!

Owen Sound down 2-5 against Missassagua with about 2:00 left in the third period. Hishon is a -1.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 7:34 PM MDT reply actions

Game ended 5-2. Hishon ended up -2 on the game.
Mississauga leads the series 1-0

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 7:44 PM MDT up reply actions

Hannan with a -2

Just like old times!

Being famous and having a fender bender is weird. You want to be upset but the other drivers just thrilled & giddy that it's you. — Dane Cook

by Dan Winkler on May 3, 2011 7:39 PM MDT reply actions

Luongo “dives” to draw a penalty in the final seconds of the period.

The Nashville player may have nicked his helmet and Luongo whipped his head back so hard he may have given himself whiplash.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 7:50 PM MDT reply actions

Roloson did the same thing in the ’Ning-Caps game.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on May 3, 2011 9:15 PM MDT up reply actions

On the power play, Kesler finally scores in the playoffs. We have a tie game.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 8:18 PM MDT reply actions

What an odd color Nashville has chosen for its fans to wear.

4th biggest pessimist of MHH.

by Dixomatic on May 3, 2011 9:02 PM MDT reply actions

Nucks draw a penalty, on the delay his own defenseman knocks Rinne’s stick away and the Nucks score. Rinne is pissed.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 9:06 PM MDT reply actions

Yeah…if the Preds could show up and help Rinne this game…

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:09 PM MDT reply actions

It’s about damn time Weber is starting to shoot the puck….

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:09 PM MDT up reply actions

How does Hughson talk when he’s gargling the Canucks balls in his mouth like that?

Kesler the best player in the playoffs without a goal? Really?

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:21 PM MDT reply actions

I would argue that Rinne is the best player in the playoffs without a goal.

How about those grades? Well, there's an A in alcohol, a B in beer. C is for Miss Carter, who we love so dear. D is for drunk, and there ain't no E, so F's for Forever Clear.

by wtnelson on May 3, 2011 9:35 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions

And you’d be right.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on May 3, 2011 9:37 PM MDT up reply actions

I’d argue Roloson has played a little better over a longer stretch. Rinne was meh against ANA.

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:38 PM MDT up reply actions

Nice. Nashville won’t go away.

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by Dixomatic on May 3, 2011 9:25 PM MDT reply actions

SCORESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:25 PM MDT reply actions

Ward scores to tie the game at 2

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 9:25 PM MDT reply actions

Question: When did the Preds get more money than us?…

Humidifiers installed a couple days ago to keep the ice cool. HD Jumbotron. Shirts AND towels for everyone (at least the lowerbowl).

Go Preds though!

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:31 PM MDT reply actions

When they traded for Mike Underwood…err Fisher

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions

And we are going to OT!

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 9:37 PM MDT reply actions

HOLY CANOLIES!! I had to DVR the game cuz I was at din din with mom and what a game it is!!

Thank you, Footer. You - and your nose - will never be forgotten.
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by Cheryl Bradley on May 3, 2011 9:38 PM MDT reply actions

Ugh

I hate the green men. It was funny at first, but now their 15 minutes is done and gone and I wish they’d just stop. I honestly didn’t think they could annoy me more than they already did, but then I saw this. O.M.G. please GO AWAY!

Thank you, Footer. You - and your nose - will never be forgotten.
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by Cheryl Bradley on May 3, 2011 9:41 PM MDT reply actions

Goddamnit.

by Pinchy The Lobster on May 3, 2011 9:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Now I got that damn song in my head…..

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 9:58 PM MDT up reply actions

Henrik doesn’t look 100%…Preds need to hammer him as hard as they can and as often as they can…

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 9:52 PM MDT reply actions

Way too many men…and the Preds ice it…if they punished for this…

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:01 PM MDT reply actions

Too many men on Vancouver I should say…

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Canadian teams don’t get called for this…remember Montreal last season?

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 10:02 PM MDT up reply actions

Refs letting the Canucks go with a few penalties here…wonder if Gillis will complain?

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions

Fans are….just heard a “Ref you suck” chant

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 10:06 PM MDT up reply actions

There’s the douchebag with his hand up.

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:08 PM MDT up reply actions

DEAR GOD! Bieksa just got raped!!

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:07 PM MDT reply actions

Haha Bieksa

by Pinchy The Lobster on May 3, 2011 10:08 PM MDT reply actions

Are you fucking shitting me?! He was holding the stick!!!

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:08 PM MDT reply actions

And a penalty is being called….on Weber.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 10:09 PM MDT reply actions

What a fucking joke

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:09 PM MDT reply actions

Kesler is a tool

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by Cheryl Bradley on May 3, 2011 10:09 PM MDT reply actions

Where’s the makeup call on all the shit they missed against the Canucks?

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:10 PM MDT reply actions

How do you call that in a playoff OT game you fucking idiot.

by Pinchy The Lobster on May 3, 2011 10:10 PM MDT reply actions

What a fucking joke

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:11 PM MDT reply actions

And that’s the game….

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 10:11 PM MDT reply actions

what crap. winning on a bullshit call. argh

Thank you, Footer. You - and your nose - will never be forgotten.
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by Cheryl Bradley on May 3, 2011 10:12 PM MDT reply actions

I finally find a feed just to see the bad guys win. Drat.

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by An Unmitigated Disaster on May 3, 2011 10:12 PM MDT reply actions

Officials decided this game, no doubt about it. Not saying it was done on purpose. But they let a lot of other shit go, and then they called that?

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 3, 2011 10:13 PM MDT reply actions

How do you let obvious shit like too many men go and call something as weak as that stupid shit…

by amit916 on May 3, 2011 10:14 PM MDT up reply actions

I wouldn’t mind hearing Trotz’s comments on the officials, I’m guessing he’ll be paying some money out for it.

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by An Unmitigated Disaster on May 3, 2011 10:14 PM MDT reply actions

Osama may still be alive* and the Canucks won on a pretend penalty? What a shitty day

*not really

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by RickyAC on May 3, 2011 10:18 PM MDT reply actions

How did the confidence poll get to 52%? That second overall pick better be an all-star.

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by InYoFace on May 4, 2011 2:31 AM MDT reply actions

I’m skewing it. 100%s. =)

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by Cheryl Bradley on May 4, 2011 8:19 AM MDT up reply actions

Crap night for hockey all around. Caps take another massive dump in the playoffs and the Preds get hosed by the officials. Shea Weber, 2 min for defense.

If we don't get our sauce, we ain't watching the game!

by Mike @ MHH on May 4, 2011 8:17 AM MDT reply actions

Weber 2:00 for Kesler holding the stick.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
Footer: We'll miss seeing you clear the riff raff off your lawn.

by Americanario on May 4, 2011 8:35 AM MDT up reply actions

I like watching the Caps choke away another good regular season. It gives me a sick kind of enjoyment.

I think this Preds/Nucks series goes 7. It has all the makings of doing so

Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?

by chiavsfan on May 4, 2011 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions

World Championships

going into the third period Norway is up 4-0 on Austria. Our friend Jonas Holøs has a goal in the game.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 4, 2011 9:54 AM MDT reply actions

Not surprising. He wanted one in the NOR – USA game, but couldn’t make one of his many shots connect. I’m glad he finally got one. That’s one more goal than he got with the Avs all season!

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 11:06 AM MDT up reply actions

IIHF Canada game

Feed

FSoS just got a penalty because Sweden and the US don’t seem to like each other much. Almost every time the whistle blows, there’s a scrum. Pretty fun.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:26 PM MDT reply actions

* USA game

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:26 PM MDT up reply actions

It was a kill.

Overall, this looks more line an NHL game. Its much grittier and more physical than the other 2 we’ve seen. Sweden is making Montoya work.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:32 PM MDT up reply actions

USA 0 - 1 Sweden

Sweden just scored off Stuart’s turnover.

US didn’t start on time. They’ve been on their heels this entire period. And Jack Skille has been nailed twice – but luckily, they’ve both been penalties against SWE.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:44 PM MDT up reply actions

CAM FOWLER ON THE PP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stephan made a great backhand pass from the right side to Fowler who was driving down the center on the PP.

1-1

YAY!!! USA woke up! The decided to start skating!

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Do you like their compete level?

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 4, 2011 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes. Yes I do.

Usually. When they decide to show up.

I want the Avs to look like them next year. Can we snag some of those players? Like Fowler, Johnson, and Kreider?

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Two big Johnsons on the back end? I don’t know if this blog could stop giggling.

We see a wonderful sun-soaked city nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Enos sees nickels and dimes.

by Bob in Boulder on May 4, 2011 12:55 PM MDT up reply actions

All the more reason to make it happen!

They were paired together at the Olympics, and that seemed to work well. I’d love to see them together all year, especially in Burgundy and Blue.

But LA probably wont get rid of him. We have a better chance at Kreider – who is only a prospie for the NYR. He’s a 6’-3 Left Wing power forward who seems to handle the puck well and likes driving to the net. Sound like something the Avs might be interested in?

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:00 PM MDT up reply actions

Slip-up: The commentator just called Jack Johnson “Erik Johnson” :D

The only reason I noticed is because I’ve been doing the same thing mentally all game.

The confusion would be welcome if they were playing together on the Avs blueline.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:06 PM MDT up reply actions

Doesn’t look like the feed is going to open for me here at work…I’ll just have to check here for updates every few minutes.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 4, 2011 12:56 PM MDT up reply actions

Here are some others

http://www.myp2pforum.eu/threads/55950-2011-IIHF-World-Championship-(Slovakia)-May-4

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 12:57 PM MDT up reply actions

Montoya went behind the goal, then turned it over.

The empty net got a puck in it.

USA 1 – 2 Sweden

BAD MONTOYA!

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:08 PM MDT up reply actions

Sweden has a brother (Ericsson) of a Dead Thing.

Dislike level has just increased.

Go brother of Avs player! Bet the brother of Wings player!

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:14 PM MDT up reply actions

Sweden might have just scored a goal.

Play continued on, but they’re reviewing it.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Or not. Ok. No Goal.

Just a Colorado girl in Montana who <3s the Avs.

by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:16 PM MDT up reply actions

Sweden Scores

Shot from the point through traffic, USA on line change. Montoya got a bit of it, but it bounces in.

USA 1 – 3 Sweden

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions

That one didn’t even start to get past the blocks….DENIED! LOL

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

Thanks for everything Foppa!
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by Americanario on May 4, 2011 1:24 PM MDT up reply actions

Montoya pwned again. 3-1 SWE

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 1:19 PM MDT reply actions

I didn’t know that they made 5 holes quite so large.

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 1:19 PM MDT up reply actions

Me either. Montoya is NOT a goalie I want on the Avs.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:20 PM MDT up reply actions

We could have had Quick. Why didn’t we get Quick?

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:21 PM MDT up reply actions

Man! Sweden is just beating up Skille today!

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:25 PM MDT up reply actions

Sweden again

USA 1 – 4 Sweden

They move the puck really well. That player just managed to cut to the goal without anyone covering him.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:29 PM MDT up reply actions

Montoya needed to freeze that puck. He didn’t.

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions

Montoya = Fail. 4-1 SWE.

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 1:29 PM MDT reply actions

To be fair, the team isn’t helping him out a lot. I watched 2 minutes and saw 4 turnovers.

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by Cheryl Bradley on May 4, 2011 1:31 PM MDT up reply actions

True

We don’t look nearly as good as we have.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:32 PM MDT up reply actions

Power Rankings – they’re hilarious. Read them when you get the chance.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions

DENMARK
We need to improve in certain areas, like not losing 6-0

lol

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by Cheryl Bradley on May 4, 2011 1:39 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes. Best power rankings EVER!

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:40 PM MDT up reply actions

Ouch! LOL

FRANCE
Mr. Huet? Your return flight to Chicago has been cancelled

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

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by Americanario on May 4, 2011 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Yes. USA looks like COL out there. The game never leaves their zone.

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 1:34 PM MDT up reply actions

Hopefully they look like the December Avs and have an out of nowhere good third.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:37 PM MDT up reply actions

Come on USA!

I don’t want you to be playing Canada just yet! I want to put off that for as long as possible!

Stastny vs. Duchene. Its like the All-Star game, but worse. My patriotism makes it harder because I MUST CHEER FOR THE USA, which means CHEERING AGAINST DUCHENE! I don’t know if I can do it! Duchene <3! GO USA! (cries)

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:46 PM MDT reply actions

Seriously. And USA doesn’t have to win today, they just have to get to OT.

Datsyuk may have done it first, but he learned it from Peter Forsberg.

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by Americanario on May 4, 2011 1:47 PM MDT up reply actions

Come on USA! PLEASE get to OT!

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions

Good Strategy: when in doubt, shoot the puck. When behind, shoot the puck. When playing hockey, shoot the puck.

USA seems to have discovered this.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Kreider is from Boston College.

Don’t the Avs have some sort of a love affair with that College, or is that some other one?

Either way, bring in Kreider. Young, LW, power forward, plays well against men, American…. what more could you want?

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:55 PM MDT up reply actions

Boston University.

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by Cheryl Bradley on May 4, 2011 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions

He’s a Rags draft pick from last year IIRC.

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by Hopfenkopf on May 4, 2011 3:48 PM MDT up reply actions

STAY. IN. THE. NET. MONTOYA!!!!!

Or did you not learn your lesson?

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 1:59 PM MDT reply actions

We are being totally dominated by Sweden.

Not cool.

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 2:02 PM MDT reply actions

USA GETS ONE

Steal in the neutral zone by Smith. He skated it up to the blueline at the right corner, then passed it down to Wheeler at the right faceoff dot. He drives in and pops it in 5 hole.

USA 2 – 4 Sweden

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by andidee15 on May 4, 2011 2:10 PM MDT reply actions