NHL Playoffs 2006: Round II

[Nightfall]

Oh, as a Flyers fan how can you root for the Sabres, their like second tier villains (after the Devils and Rangers)?

Since they aren't the Devils or the Rangers. Not to mention the fact Hasek is no longer in net for them. So while I wouldn't normally cheer for them, fact is the Flyers have broken my heart over many, many years so I figured this year might be different. It almost was.

 

[Knightfall]

That was a fun game to watch. Edmonton was disgraceful in the 3rd period (is that a trend?), but fantastic the rest of the time.

What do you mean by disgraceful?

They had their chances in the 3rd. They played with a lot of intensity, which is a must at this time of year. Carolina had a lot of chances, to be sure, but Jussi stood his ground, and the teams seemed to be supporting him well.

The main thing the Oilers need to do is continue to shoot more, get better on the PP, and take the body, even harder, while taking fewer bad penalties. Penalties happen, but BAD penalties should never happen.

Go Oilers Go!

KF72

 

[Arnwyn]

What do you mean by disgraceful?

What do you think I mean? I mean "disgraceful".

The Oilers were on their heels throughout pretty much the entire 3rd period, flailing around helplessly with Carolina all over them. They did indeed have a couple of chances (by Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, they had freakin' better), but nowhere near as much as Carolina. They were weak and ineffectual in the 3rd period - much like their other 3rd periods the last little while.

Look, I know you're a fan of the Oilers. I'm cheering hard for them as well - but too much enthusiasm can hurt one's credibility...

 

[Lord Zardoz]

And we have a game 7

I was wondering what the hell Markkanen was thinking with that charge out of the net in the 1st, but the Oilers have managed to keep the cup away from the Hurricanes for the last 2 games. And its nice to see a clear and dominating victory for my team.

I think that with a shutout, Markkanen has settled any questions about his ability to step up.

I am still worried though. I dont want Edmonton to get ahead of themselves like the Hurricanes seemed to with game 5. They have tied the series. They have not won it yet, nor have they guaranteed a win. They do have momentum on their side now, but they are still one loss away from losing it all.

Like any game 7 cup final, its going to be hard to call. Its momentum (Oilers) vs a home crowd advantage.

And game 7 usually goes to the home team.

END COMMUNICATION

 

[Knightfall]

What an awesome game!

The Oilers totally dominated Carolina, and when the Canes did get their chances, Jussi stopped 'em. This was definitely their best game of the series. Now, they need to take it up another notch because the Canes aren't going to just lay down and die.

Game 7, here we come!

KF72

 

[Knightfall]

What do you think I mean? I mean "disgraceful".

The Oilers were on their heels throughout pretty much the entire 3rd period, flailing around helplessly with Carolina all over them. They did indeed have a couple of chances (by Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals, they had freakin' better), but nowhere near as much as Carolina. They were weak and ineffectual in the 3rd period - much like their other 3rd periods the last little while.

Look, I know you're a fan of the Oilers. I'm cheering hard for them as well - but too much enthusiasm can hurt one's credibility...

That's what I thought you meant.

It's true they were kind of all over the place, in the 3rd, but they held their own. The Canes came at them hard and fast. They weathered the storm. It was tough, but they held on. Sometimes, even good teams need to weather the storm.

 

[Lord Zardoz]

Bah. Game 5 is old news. Regardless of how well or how badly the Oilers played in that game, they still won it. And they won Game 6. Game 7 will be intresting.

Even if the Oilers dont win the cup, they did manage to win 3 games. I wanted them to win at least 2 in the final to prove that they deserved to be there.

END COMMUNICATION

 

[Arnwyn]

I'm pretty excited. Edmonton stomped on Carolina - hard - all game, and (like Lord Zardoz noted above), showed that they really did deserve to be in the finals.

Being at Carolina's home will be extremely tough on the Oilers, though.

 

[Knightfall]

I'm pretty excited. Edmonton stomped on Carolina - hard - all game, and (like Lord Zardoz noted above), showed that they really did deserve to be in the finals.

Being at Carolina's home will be extremely tough on the Oilers, though.

Agreed. Game 7 is going to be tough, but I believe the Oilers have a good chance to win if they continue to punish the Canes and use their speed to frustrate Carolina's defense. (The Canes took 9 penalties in Game 6.)

If the "real" Carolina team shows up then I say the Oilers have a 50/50 chance of winning the Cup. However, if Carolina can't find the right degree of intensity then the Oilers will run over them like a tanker truck, full of Oil.

I won't predict the score, but it will be an awesome game, regardless.

Go Oilers Go!

KF72

p.s. Going to Whyte Ave.

 

[LostSoul]

Awesome, they're singing the Canadian national anthem. That's really cool to see.

I'm just surprised they know it!

Go Oil!