re: NHL Playoffs.

Loo is one of those rare goaltenders that can function well with sporadic action...if Vancity wins 1 of the first two games they win this series in 6...watch...

Goaaaal! Maybe....

Good night Irene 5-0 Nucks this fricker is OVAH!

sorry were you saying something?

I recorded the game so I'm a little late getting my comments in. After watching it, I was content I made the right decision to go out and not see it live. That was an incredible performance by Vancouver, but Chicago definitely didn't play anywhere close to their abilities. I figured Vancouver would be hungry after last year (and picked them to win the series), but I expected highly competitive games. Losing that bad at home is a real tone setter. I guess the upshot for Chicago is that it only counts as one loss.

Luongo was impressive and I wasn't too surprised by that considering how last year's series ended. I won't be shocked if Chicago has a game or two where they really get to him, but I expect him to continue to play well for the rest of the series. Chicago faces a must win in Game 2 IMO. They definitely need to score early in that one and get some positive momentum.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow's games. I think my two predicted finalists (Redwings and Pens) will both win.

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Losing that bad at home is a real tone setter. I guess the upshot for Chicago is that it only counts as one loss.

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Yeah kind of but I can't see what positives Joel Q takes away from this game their only goal was a 5 on 3 for a minute and a half and they still almost blew that too.... I don't know that Chicago won't win game 2...but after watching this game It looks unlikely, you've got to go with Chris Huet in net and that guy has been idle for a month...I say game 6 Vancity for the win....

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Pens/Habs in half an hour...Gotta be Pittsburgh by 2 goals....

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I certainly wouldn't complain, but I'm not taking anything for granted. I'm interested to see how they adjust with Stall out. It looks like Talbot will be taking his place, but I expect Rupp to get more time as well. And Crosby should get a little more ice time; something I'll never complain about.

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I think they've the depth to take out a Philla or Boston...without Staal....

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Yeah, there won't be any excuses. Boston lost Sturm for the remainder of the playoffs and the Flyers currently have 3 major pieces missing from their lineup. I just think they're going to need him against whoever comes out of the West.

As I watch this capacity crowd in Pittsburgh I really can't help but think how lucky and privileged they are as fans....Mario, Coffey, Sid Malkie, Fluery, even Barasso great players...then I think about my experiences ith Toronto and I want to puke.

Really good start. They're dominating in every aspect. And as I've said before, when guys like Cooke/Dupuis/Adams are scoring, it's damn near impossible to beat the Pens.