re: Stanley Cup Champions the WASHINGTON CAPITALS Ovechkin wins Smythe

We’re winning this one.

Heck of a game by Predators last night, and those jump-screens by Arvidsson #33 sure work, don't they? The Pens got a win while not playing that great, one can't complain when that happens. No matter NHL rulings, Washington has to play with more intensity or their going to get Penned again. Mental toughness is very important and to be a NHL Champion, one has to overcome whatever adversity comes your way.

Huge game for the Lightning tonight!!! Hopefully the Lightning get different results compared to the other series, all tied at 2-2, and get a 3-1 series advantage tonight. I sure hope the Lightning's top line figures it out soon, Boston has done a swell job keeping them in check...

Go Lightning !!!!

knights choking bigly

Wow, the Caps might actually beat their demons after that solid 3rd period last night. Boy, I figured Washington was done after such a terrible 2nd period, but the Caps came through with a solid 3rd period, Now getting that 4th win during any series is the toughest part, and until that deed is done, the Caps haven't won squat yet. Washington is close it hurts! The other series game 5 was a tight goal-tending duel, but then the game blew wide open 1/2 way through. What an explosion of scoring by the Jets during the 2nd period! Seems Nashville has gotta win the long change battles or they're done. I believe the team that has won the 2nd period "Long-change-battle" has won all the games so far, but not 100% sure though. Nashville has to limit that 2nd period damage because it seems they're getting owned during. Speed can be a killer during the long-change and Nashville should play it extra safe during the 2nd, especially with the top-4 defensive team they've got.

Speaking of that series 4th win, the Lightning will be trying to get that tough achievement today. It was awesome watching Stamkos coming through with the tying goal, when it mattered most, the other night. The Lightning will need more of that, from their top-line, if they want to reach the promise land. Hopefully the Lightning keep their composure, even when licked, and get that tough 4th series win today. Not a huge fan of 3:00 pm puck drops, night Hockey is the best....grrr

Go Lightning !!!!

The Lightning have gone further in these playoffs than what I figured they would go. Things just weren't clicking for this Lightning team since All-star break, and I didn't think they'd make it past the 2nd round, but the team has answered the call so far. All a fan can ask for is your team has a chance to raise the best trophy in sports. The NHL playoffs are so tough and "The Cup" is the hardest trophy to win within any sport, period!!! Special moments these playoff runs are, and to think, these 4 teams are only 1/2 way there. Boy, lots of work left...

Now I hope the Lighting win it all because this core-group of Lightning players have been so close beforehand, but if there's was one team I could deal with raises "The Cup" besides the Lightning, it'd be the Caps. Should be a good series and I hope both final series give us memorable Hockey.

Go Lightning !!!!

Might be a little premature but damn we look goood even without Backstrom.

Ovechkin is possessed holy shite

I actually watched the game Saturday night. First hockey game in years. Enjoyed the heck out of it.

How do you stop these guys??

Boy, another HUGE game 5 tonight and playoff Hockey sure will test your health! It's crazy how one final series looked destined for game 7 after starting 1-1, and the other final series looked like a possible sweep after home team started with a 0-2 deficit. Seems like a long time ago, both these series have gone opposite ways since. Vegas is looking sharp right now and their goalie is on fire.

Hopefully the Lightning can be the first team to win at home this series, and getting a sweet start could help with all that. Considering how this series has had huge momentum swings, starting well would serve the Lightning well. The Lightning started well last game, but taking so many penalties in-a-row totally snatched away what mojo they had started to build up. Washington came on strong during this and the Lightning can not do that again, period! The Lightning wasn't able to get their mojo back until they scored in the 3rd, and they can't afford to give Washington's snipers that much puck possession again. Consecutively, taking that many penalties didn't allow the Lightning's best players to have the puck on their sticks for a pretty long stretch. Took scoring in the 3rd to get their legs back under them, but luckily the Lightning's goalie stood on his head during that stretch, and he was the difference in that game. New game now, and here we go, game 5's are so intense...

Go Lightning !!!!