NHL 14-15 season

I think the one thing that will let the hawks down is there defense, their pretty much running on 2 pairs at the moment (first game the 3rd pair only had about 15minutes Ice time between them!) so if their not well rested for tonight's game then they could have some issues.

I'm hoping the ducks scoring line starts getting into gear, last few games the 3rd line has picked up the slack really well but Getzlaf and Perry should be firing them in! Really need to stomp the hawks in their own backyard and bring it to a close when we get back to Honda Centre, either way looking forward to the remaining games :D I see it going to 7 personally.
 
This will be tight but I think Ducks may just have the edge over Hawks and see it going all the way to 7. I placed a tenner bet on Blackhawks to lift the Stanley Cup back in the summer so will be double nice if they pull through these play offs :P
 
Things are coming to a head now.

Both series have been awesome so far - all 4 teams have shown why they are in the finals and the match-ups between teams have been fun to watch.

Rangers v Lightning game 7 is going to be brilliant. I can see the Bolts coming out hard and putting 40+ shots on goal but Rangers and Lund are 7-0 in 7th game at home so they could hold off the pressure, counter and get some goals by sticking to their systems.

I'm going for the Bolts offensive power to pull through.

I also see the Ducks going to 7 but taking it at home. Giving up the lead then coming back to win in OT was huge for them. A lesser team would have folded but they stood up and got the win.
 
blitzwing85 said:
Things are coming to a head now.

Both series have been awesome so far - all 4 teams have shown why they are in the finals and the match-ups between teams have been fun to watch.

Rangers v Lightning game 7 is going to be brilliant. I can see the Bolts coming out hard and putting 40+ shots on goal but Rangers and Lund are 7-0 in 7th game at home so they could hold off the pressure, counter and get some goals by sticking to their systems.

I'm going for the Bolts offensive power to pull through.

I also see the Ducks going to 7 but taking it at home. Giving up the lead then coming back to win in OT was huge for them. A lesser team would have folded but they stood up and got the win.
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Game before that were they lost in OT they scored 3 goals in 37 seconds :o

Ducks need to beat them at home and a nice big slap to the face of the hawks fans :D
 
lol yeah some of these playoff games have been pretty mad to be honest with fast goals, comebacks, complete routes followed by shutout 2 days later...

It's impossible to predict - but it's certainly exciting being a neutral to all the remaining teams. Although my preference is for Lightning as they have been my 2nd team for a while (I wanted 1 eastern team to cheer for).

And I'd rather see the Ducks in the final over the Hawks so hopefully they pull it off.
 
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lol yeah some of these playoff games have been pretty mad to be honest with fast goals, comebacks, complete routes followed by shutout 2 days later...

It's impossible to predict - but it's certainly exciting being a neutral to all the remaining teams. Although my preference is for Lightning as they have been my 2nd team for a while (I wanted 1 eastern team to cheer for).

And I'd rather see the Ducks in the final over the Hawks so hopefully they pull it off.
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I can see it going to 7 to be honest, would love the Ducks to win it in 6 but I have a strange feeling they wont.

Finals should be good whatever teams make it though :)
 
Man it's going to be a crazy night Friday and Saturday - Not sure I'll manage the 3am+ but will at least watch period 1 live from both games and the final 2 on catch up the following morning.

Both series have been pretty open, with plenty goals so be interesting to see if we get more of the same, or if the teams tighten up and play defensive - they are all offensively talented teams so I doubt it - should be crackers
 
:D Go Bolts.

I can wear my Lightning tops with pride this week - even though nobody will know who they are! lol

Now just need the Ducks to win and bot teams to go on and give us a cracking final. Hoping the Lightning can take it in the end but the Western team have to be fave.

Good luck for the Ducks tonight - get rid of the damn Hawks
 
Way to go Blackhawks! I'm a wandering Bears fan rather than a massive hockey fan like you guys are, but it's nice to see them come back from 3-2 down in the series. The Bulls and Blackhawks put us to shame at the moment but it's great to see.
 
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Ducks decided to do a St Louis Blues and forget to turn up for for the full 60 minutes of a crucial must win game.

Really hope Tampa can take the cup - but either way it's going to be a cracking series. Some real talent on both sides. Both have some of the best offensive playmakers in the league. Can the Hawks Defencemen keep the triplets line at bay? (crap pun).

I predict Tampa in 6.

Hawks are more than capable of winning and Tampa do have their off days (too often) but if they can get it together and turn up, I think the Hawks may struggle to contain them.

But the Hawks have shown they are very tough to beat for any team.

I'm rooting for the Lightning but rooting for 6-7 games more than anything
 
Only just seen this thread and been out of touch with the hockey for a while now! Used to play for years but a knee injury stopped me.

Recently went to see Manchester play though and got a bit of the bug for it back. Will definitely keep an eye on this thread, although I'm unlikely to see many games as I don't have access to Premier Sports.
 
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Only just seen this thread and been out of touch with the hockey for a while now! Used to play for years but a knee injury stopped me.

Recently went to see Manchester play though and got a bit of the bug for it back. Will definitely keep an eye on this thread, although I'm unlikely to see many games as I don't have access to Premier Sports.
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I find NHL Gamecentre to be good value if you like to watch a lot of games. Then through advice on here I got unlocator which is great for playoff time when premier sports take over the schedule.


Great series so far, was happy to see Tampa get that late goal - but that first period was insane towards the tampa goal. hawks were just piling it on and had 2 open nets! Tampa will certainly take 2-2 coming back home, but if they can get another win it'll make the rest of the series super tense.

The way the games have been, it has every chance of going to 7

I hope it does - that'd be a great night. My 1st chance to sit down with a group of mates and watch a final of a sport I love.


And yup, that was a hell of a shot to open things up. Crawford barely even seen it coming. Those shots make me wonder why anyone would want to be a goaltender. He had nearpost but it was so fast, and so accurate that it didn't matter.
 
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