NHL Season 2018-19

[dwm74]

I heard one of the broadcasters say that going into last nights game STL was 0-13 in SCF games, so now 1-13? Is that for real? I was not aware that they had been there three times before much less gotten swept every time. That win last night has to be a huge, huge monkey off their back.

In all fairness, those first three Finals were the result of the 1967 expansion, and all the Original Six teams were in the East, while all the expansion teams were aligned in the West. So basically, somebody had to represent the West and become mincemeat for the Canadiens and Bruins. Thankfully they reshuffled the divisions a bit in 1970 and had more balance come the postseason. But yeah, the Blues were the 'best of the worst', and had to endure their indoctrination in a most unmemorable way.

 

[redwingxix]

In all fairness, those first three Finals were the result of the 1967 expansion, and all the Original Six teams were in the East, while all the expansion teams were aligned in the West. So basically, somebody had to represent the West and become mincemeat for the Canadiens and Bruins. Thankfully they reshuffled the divisions a bit in 1970 and had more balance come the postseason. But yeah, the Blues were the 'best of the worst', and had to endure their indoctrination in a most unmemorable way.

That makes a lot more sense. Thanks

 

[redwingxix]

Agreed on the burnout. Without any real rooting interest I have yet to watch a full game of the finals, whereas before I watched pretty much all of it. Hopefully tomorrow night I can get home from rehearsal and catch the second period on, but it's not going to ruin my weekend if I don't.

Probably the biggest draw for me is that the team from the west is in the central time zone.

 

[Inky13]

I think I'm burned out on hockey at this point.
I love it and make it the focus of my sports interests for months, but by the time June rolls around I am ready to move on to baseball, grilling, and being outside.
I'm sad the NHL has drug the season out so long into spring. We're only a few weeks from summer, sheesh NHL.

-Mike

Totally agree. Hockey is a winter sport. The Cup should be hoisted before Memorial Day. Over the years, I've heard talk of shortened seasons/contraction, but that would mean loss of revenue and we all know that won't fly.

 

[dwm74]

Totally agree. Hockey is a winter sport. The Cup should be hoisted before Memorial Day. Over the years, I've heard talk of shortened seasons/contraction, but that would mean loss of revenue and we all know that won't fly.

You hit the nail on the head, alright. Shortening the regular season is the most logical thing, but the almighty dollar dictates over logic. (That goes for all sports, not just hockey.)
Especially since as we all learned this postseason just how little the regular season actually matters. Ask the fans of Tampa Bay, Washington, Nashville, and Calgary.

 

[GonePlaid]

You hit the nail on the head, alright. Shortening the regular season is the most logical thing, but the almighty dollar dictates over logic. (That goes for all sports, not just hockey.)
Especially since as we all learned this postseason just how little the regular season actually matters. Ask the fans of Tampa Bay, Washington, Nashville, and Calgary.

Lightning fan here.

 

[Picton]

Welp, the Bruins just chased Binnington.

Their PP is flawless tonight.

 

[dangnewt]

And the kick for the extra point is good. 7-2 B's.

Blues were under the impression that the most hits wins, their coaching staff may want to remind them that the team with the most goals wins.

 

[hbarcat]

Blues might consider pursuing a strategy of staying out of the penalty box.

 

[Camaro69]

This was a good image for explaining the game

Boston did only muster 4 SOGs in the 3rd?

 

[GonePlaid]

This was a good image for explaining the game

Boston did only muster 4 SOGs in the 3rd?

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Just got home from a gig-youse guys have saved me the trouble of watching "high"lights

 

[Camaro69]

Just got home from a gig-youse guys have saved me the trouble of watching "high"lights

Boston won, there's plenty of highlights!

 

[GonePlaid]

Boston won, there's plenty of highlights!

For you, maybe(not a Bruin fan)

 

[Camaro69]

I didn't get to watch, but listened on the radio

Sounded like St Lo came out early getting some shots and looking ready. Just sounded from the radio like Boston started controlling the play, then the zone. By the time the power play kicked in, it was already 4-0

 

[Picton]

It really was varsity vs JV.

I'm happy about the outcome, of course, but it was not a very good game. And that Perron kid needs to get pummeled.

 

[Camaro69]

It really was varsity vs JV.

I'm happy about the outcome, of course, but it was not a very good game. And that Perron kid needs to get pummeled.

Him and Maroon the Goon

 

[GoLeafsGo]

Wow. Lot's of smug Bruins fans out there....the third goal WAS offside and should have been called back, and then no PP to start the period. He did not have possession of the puck and had both skates over the blue line before the puck entered the zone. That would have made it 2-0 instead of 4-0. Entire game changed by (yet another) bad call. That said, Boston did play a much better game, let's see what the (interim my ***) head coach can do for the Blues...he has coached brilliantly all through the playoffs.

 

[GonePlaid]

Wow. Lot's of smug Bruins fans out there....the third goal WAS offside and should have been called back, and then no PP to start the period. He did not have possession of the puck and had both skates over the blue line before the puck entered the zone. That would have made it 2-0 instead of 4-0. Entire game changed by (yet another) bad call. That said, Boston did play a much better game, let's see what the (interim my ***) head coach can do for the Blues...he has coached brilliantly all through the playoffs.

I didn't see any of the game(gig),but I appreciate the 'less biased' review.

 

[Camaro69]

Wow. Lot's of smug Bruins fans out there....the third goal WAS offside and should have been called back, and then no PP to start the period. He did not have possession of the puck and had both skates over the blue line before the puck entered the zone. That would have made it 2-0 instead of 4-0. Entire game changed by (yet another) bad call. That said, Boston did play a much better game, let's see what the (interim my ***) head coach can do for the Blues...he has coached brilliantly all through the playoffs.

Third was a goal because Edmondson brought the puck back into his own zone, negating the offsides

As for Berube, I can't think any reason why he won't get an extended contract after the series is over. He's proven his ability to be the coach beyond all doubt

 

[dangnewt]

Third was a goal because Edmondson brought the puck back into his own zone, negating the offsides

Thanks for posting this. Did the announcers eventually say this because I missed it. My first thought when watching the replay was the same as GoLeafsGo - that it was offside and the goal would be disallowed.