NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Knightfall]

Ack!

3-0 Carolina going into 3rd. Jussi has been good, but the rest of the team haven't been supporting him enough. He had no chance on all three goals. Oilers are taking too many penalties even though Carolina only has one power play goal.

Ward has been solid, and the Oil can't finish. I think that Ward is going to get a shutout tonight.

Hopefully, the Oilers have a good third period. They need to build some confidence for Game 3. I hope they come back tonight, but I doubt it with the way the Hurricanes are playing.

Disappointing, but I still believe.

Go Oilers Go!

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

Sigh.

5-0 Carolina.

I can't watch anymore, tonight, the Oilers are tearing my heart out with bad penalties and poor judgement.

Now, they need to regroup and win both of the next games at home.

I still believe!!!

They came back against San Jose. They can do it again, but only if they play more determined and with more heart.

This isn't over yet.

KF72

 

[Lord Zardoz]

This is indeed very depressing

I concur. Markkanen is doing as good as I had any rational reason to hope. But outside of a few flury's of scoring chances, the Oilers have done poorly tonight.

I still hope for the Oilers to pull it together, but I am starting to have serious doubts about its possibility.

Here's hoping that the Edmonton home ice advantage will put hte Oilers back into this series.

END COMMUNICATION

 

[devilbat]

If the Oilers stand a chance, which I personally believe they don't, they're going to have to maintain their composure. Carolina's power play is too strong to be taking undesciplined penalties, and they'll suffer if they continue to perform as they did in game two.

Cam Ward was awesome tonight, and Markkanen, while adequate, was no Dwayne Roloson.

 

[Knightfall]

I concur. Markkanen is doing as good as I had any rational reason to hope. But outside of a few flury's of scoring chances, the Oilers have done poorly tonight.

I still hope for the Oilers to pull it together, but I am starting to have serious doubts about its possibility.

Here's hoping that the Edmonton home ice advantage will put hte Oilers back into this series.

END COMMUNICATION

You know, after Roloson was knocked out of the series, I was really down. But after seeing Markkanen play, I believe goaltending isn't going to be a problem. He was good enough to win tonight; the rest of the team let him down. They didn't show up with any real confidence or sustained intensity.

They didn't play well, and they know it.

Game 3 and 4 won't be easy, but I believe the Oilers have too much pride to fold. They proved that against San Jose, and that team was as good as the Canes.

I still believe in my team. They will come back and make it a series. I'm not going to predict anything, but I believe they can win the next two games. After that, it will be either teams series to win.

Don't underestimate the power of Rexall Place and the fans. They will be crazy nuts on Saturday for Game 3. They will let the players know that The Oiler Faithful^TM still believe in them.

Go Oilers Go!

Knightfall1972

 

[Knightfall]

If the Oilers stand a chance, which I personally believe they don't, they're going to have to maintain their composure. Carolina's power play is too strong to be taking undesciplined penalties, and they'll suffer if they continue to perform as they did in game two.

I agree they need to be more disciplined. They really got upset after Carolina made it 5-0. But that anger will make them more determined in Game 2. I think some lineup changes might be in order. MacT needs to put Todd Harvey in the lineup, and maybe even Brad Winchester.

Cam Ward was awesome tonight, and Markkanen, while adequate, was no Dwayne Roloson.

I agree Ward was awesome. Carolina has a future All-Star in the making. However, I don't agree with you about Markkanen. He was good (not fantastic). The Oliers simply didn't play well enough in front of him, and Carolin got, at least, 3 or 4 lucky goals (i.e. deflections). Jussi will be awesome in Game 3, I predict it. MacT has already said that this is his series to win.

KF72

 

[Arnwyn]

And I still believe my team can win, as long as they play a better overall game. They can't rely on the goalies to win the games for them.

Oilers in 6.

Wow. I know you like the Oilers and all, but man... that's not even remotely reasonable.

 

[Welverin]

I can't watch anymore, tonight, the Oilers are tearing my heart out with bad penalties and poor judgement.

Heh, that's how I feel watching the Flyers.

I hope the Oilers can manage to win a game or two, so I can see more than a one or two, unfortunately after their game two performance I have my doubts.

Wow. I know you like the Oilers and all, but man... that's not even remotely reasonable.

That post was pre game 2, so I think he can be allowed a little wishful thinking on that one.

 

[Nightfall]

Heh, that's how I feel watching the Flyers.

Yeah like for the past 10 years huh? Maybe 15. I know it's been longer than 5. Every year it's like "Gee let's see how much we can break NF's heart this season." I'm just like "Damn it! This year I'm cheering for the Sabres!" Too bad they didn't make it.

 

[d20Dwarf]

The South shall rise again!

Go Carolina!