Official 2008-2009 NHL thread.

[Quiksilver]

Damnit I seriously wish I can see this Malkin's hat trick goal right now. Best I got is radio and they're going crazy...

 

[sao123]

OH MY GOD!!!!!
MALKIN IS LIKE A MAN AMONG BOYZ....

6-4

 

[ScoobMaster]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Damnit I seriously wish I can see this Malkin goal right now. Best I got is radio and their going crazy...

WOW! It was a pretty amazing switchback blind backhand for the hat trick!

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver

Damnit I seriously wish I can see this Malkin's hat trick goal right now. Best I got is radio and they're going crazy...

The 3rd goal was just ridiculous.

 

[bignateyk]

uh... GO PENS?

I've been looking forward to a detroit - pittsburgh matchup since last year. It would be the ultimate karma for hossa to lose after he switched to the wings.

 

[xSauronx]

damn penguins

i just saw the malkin goal: holy shit.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: xSauronx
damn penguins

:musicoobie doobie do:music: Beware the penguin.

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: xSauronx
damn penguins

:musicoobie doobie do:music: Beware the penguin.

:laugh:

 

[NoCreativity]

Originally posted by: Train

Originally posted by: NoCreativity

Originally posted by: Train

Originally posted by: Sentrosi2121
The only way Chicago can beat Detroit is by playing mistake-free hockey. I know that is usually parrot-speak for all the NHL "Experts" around, but it is true in this case. Detroit has capitalized in both games on mistakes by Chicago. They seem minuscule and trite, but they are mistakes. And Detroit will pounce on each and every one that Chicago gives them. I'm not saying that this will be a sweep. I am saying for Chicago to win a couple they will have to play Detroit's style of play; puck possession and keeping their sticks on the ice.

I wouldnt say that just yet. Chi outshot Det 39-38 in game 2. While not an impressive margin, the fact that the Wings, even on thier bad days, NEVER get outshot, is impressive for Chicago, they really brought the hussle. If they continue to outshoot (which will be extremely hard for them to do) They can just play the odds game and win in the long run.

Squisher was right, Toews kind of gave up on the play that lead to the game winner. Maybe he thought Samuelsson wasn't going to go up ice with the rush? Regardless, it's that kind of play that will kill the hawks. They can make mistakes, they just need to keep the intensity/pressure on the Wings to have a chance.

That said, I don't think they are quite experienced nor deep enough come back from an 0-2 start.

I agree, but the Hawks haven't played on home ice yet. I've seen a lot of playoff series' go from no hope to a game 7 pretty easy.

I actually have a strong feeling that the Hawks will win tonight. But if the Wings surprise me and win tonight, I have a feeling they will sweep.

 

[NoCreativity]

Originally posted by: bignateyk
uh... GO PENS?

I've been looking forward to a detroit - pittsburgh matchup since last year. It would be the ultimate karma for hossa to lose after he switched to the wings.

Funny, I've been thinking the same thing might happen, Hossa being the cup repellant.

When was the last time the same two teams made it to the cup finals two years in a row? It seems like something that probably hasn't happened too often since the league was smaller.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: NoCreativity

Originally posted by: bignateyk
uh... GO PENS?

I've been looking forward to a detroit - pittsburgh matchup since last year. It would be the ultimate karma for hossa to lose after he switched to the wings.

Funny, I've been thinking the same thing might happen, Hossa being the cup repellant.

When was the last time the same two teams made it to the cup finals two years in a row? It seems like something that probably hasn't happened too often since the league was smaller.

Islanders-Oilers in 83 & 84, from what I've looked at. I sure hope this comes to fruition and it looks like it will.

KT

 

[JDub02]

Malkin was a hoss last night. That 3rd goal was just SICK.

I hope Fleury doesn't have a repeat performance of the 1st period next game. He really settled down after that, but he can't give up 4 goals and expect to win often.

 

[meltdown75]

dang i need to see highlights from last night.

hoping the Hawks take this one tonight. would like to see it go 6 or 7

 

[Quiksilver]

Datsyuk is out with a injury to his foot and won't be playing tonight.
Hudler is apparently taking his spot on the line.
Ville Leino will be playing tonight.

 

[Feldenak]

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dang i need to see highlights from last night.

Malkin's 3rd goal was disgustingly awesome.

 

[JDub02]

Originally posted by: Feldenak

Originally posted by: meltdown75
dang i need to see highlights from last night.

Malkin's 3rd goal was disgustingly awesome.

starts off as a typical wrap around, but then he reverses to a no look backhand over the goalie's shoulder. espn.com should have highlights of the game including that goal.

 

[coloumb]

Ugh... why do I feel we'll see Detroit Vs Pens playoff?

I'd rather see Detroit vs Canes.

 

[Train]

I dont even like Malkin, but that goal made my dick move.

 

[sao123]

Originally posted by: Train
I dont even like Malkin, but that goal made my dick move.

I like malkin... but dude...

NHL National Homo League?

 

[Train]

Wow, Wings were playing like they were on a powerplay the last half of the 2nd I hafd to keep checking to verify that it was even strength

 

[Quiksilver]

Honestly, if Hawks don't find a way to beat us this game considering the first period with 11 minutes with of powerplay time and Kronwall being ejected, they are going to get swept.

 

[KK]

Thank god Detroit lost. Detroit looked like the better team, but shit happens.

 

[Sentrosi2121]

That goal by Malkin was sweet. It didn't make my dick move, but it was sweet none the less.

 

[Slew Foot]

All of a sudden I have new respect for AO.

"[Maybe] you can bet on 8, take the jackpot. Beginner's luck.

Do you think money falls on me from the sky? I earn them with sweat and blood. I cannot throw them left and right."

Maybe if douchebag Americans had the same sense we wouldnt be in this financial mess.

 

[JujuFish]

Originally posted by: Quiksilver
Honestly, if Hawks don't find a way to beat us this game considering the first period with 11 minutes with of powerplay time and Kronwall being ejected, they are going to get swept.

Us?