Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 29, 2010 12:32am
Since we've had a lot of talk comparing Crosby and Ovechkin in recent times, I figured I'd add this. I realize this is only 6-7 games in what should be long careers, but I think this little span may be kind of telling, since in the big-time playoff games, you expect the elite players to step up.
Crosby -- 6 games, 14 points. 8 in 4 wins, 6 in 2 losses.
Ovechkin -- 7 games, 10 points. 7 in 3 wins, 3 in 4 losses.
Crosby had a great series against the #5 seed and led the Pens to a 4-2 win. Ovechkin was great in his team's three wins against the #8 seed, but was pretty weak in the four losses. He shot a lot tonight, but his only point was an assist on a play that, when it comes down to it, was all the goal-scorer, who made a great play to score.
Simply put, one guy brought it in this round...and one guy was NOTHING when adversity raised its head.
Crosby -- 6 games, 14 points. 8 in 4 wins, 6 in 2 losses.
Ovechkin -- 7 games, 10 points. 7 in 3 wins, 3 in 4 losses.
Crosby had a great series against the #5 seed and led the Pens to a 4-2 win. Ovechkin was great in his team's three wins against the #8 seed, but was pretty weak in the four losses. He shot a lot tonight, but his only point was an assist on a play that, when it comes down to it, was all the goal-scorer, who made a great play to score.
Simply put, one guy brought it in this round...and one guy was NOTHING when adversity raised its head.
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rock_knutne
Apr 29, 2010 6:35am
^^^^^Bottom lines, Ovechkin can't win the big games and Crosby does it on a routine basis.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Apr 29, 2010 9:00am
Yep. Ovey was held in check all night. He had 1 good look.rock_knutne wrote: ^^^^^Bottom lines, Ovechkin can't win the big games and Crosby does it on a routine basis.
Since game 4, the Caps offense was pathetic, and that was due to awesome defense by the Habs.
It is pretty funny to listen to the Washington media as they are saying this is the biggest collapse in Caps history and that the blame shouldn't go to Ovey, but the whole team.
Oh, and Caps fans are blaming the no goal on the loss too.
Collaspe with a Capital C
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/28/AR2010042805898.html?hpid=artslot
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
Apr 29, 2010 9:23am
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2010/04/caps_lose_game_7_dc_fans_suffe.html
Hilarious
Point 2:
2) Maybe R.J. Umberger was wrong about the style they play, but I'd rather not be the one forced to make that argument just now.
Hilarious
Point 2:
2) Maybe R.J. Umberger was wrong about the style they play, but I'd rather not be the one forced to make that argument just now.
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Apr 29, 2010 1:12pm
Called it.The_Crosby_Show wrote: I expect tonight's Habs/Caps game to be epic tonight.
Habs to win tonight!
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Apr 30, 2010 1:12am
Sharks knock off the Red Wings to open round 2, 4-3.
Why the quick turnaround for them to start the 2nd round? The Eagles already had HP Pavilion booked for a concert Friday and Saturday. Now, they get an extended break before Game 2.
NHL needs to flex their muscle. Last year the WWF had Monday Night Raw booked at the Pepsi Center, then the Nuggets made the Conf. Finals. They told WWF to get the fuck out to make room for a playoff game. To rub it in, McMahon moved Raw to the home arena (Staples Ctr.) of the opponent (Lakers)... haha.
Why the quick turnaround for them to start the 2nd round? The Eagles already had HP Pavilion booked for a concert Friday and Saturday. Now, they get an extended break before Game 2.
NHL needs to flex their muscle. Last year the WWF had Monday Night Raw booked at the Pepsi Center, then the Nuggets made the Conf. Finals. They told WWF to get the fuck out to make room for a playoff game. To rub it in, McMahon moved Raw to the home arena (Staples Ctr.) of the opponent (Lakers)... haha.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 1, 2010 1:44pm
Pens and Sharks are 1-0 in their series.
2 games today.
Game 1. Flyers just scored making it 2-1 Bruins halfway through the game. Game is on NBC.
Game 1. Canucks at Hawks, 8:00pm Vs.
2 games today.
Game 1. Flyers just scored making it 2-1 Bruins halfway through the game. Game is on NBC.
Game 1. Canucks at Hawks, 8:00pm Vs.
ptown_trojans_1
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May 1, 2010 1:55pm
Bruins score again, 3-1 Bruins, 6:40 left in the 2nd.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 1, 2010 2:08pm
End of 2, 3-2 Bruins. Pretty good game.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 1, 2010 2:57pm
Flyers tie it late, 4-4
3:18 left.
3:18 left.
ptown_trojans_1
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May 1, 2010 3:09pm
Overtime for the Flyers and Bruins. Great game. I think this series goes 7.
ptown_trojans_1
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May 1, 2010 3:22pm
Great, great action to start the OT. All Bruins.
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May 1, 2010 3:23pm
It'll be the Bruins in 7 tho.
Btw, Jordan Staal is out for the rest of the series against MTL with a severed tendon in his foot.
Btw, Jordan Staal is out for the rest of the series against MTL with a severed tendon in his foot.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 1, 2010 3:41pm
In a great OT, the Bruins win 5-4, taking game 1. Great goaltending in the OT.
Savard with the winning goal on a rolling puck, slapshot. Great story, it was his first game in 2 months.
Savard with the winning goal on a rolling puck, slapshot. Great story, it was his first game in 2 months.
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 2, 2010 4:21pm
As the Pens and Habs are over, 3-1 Habs, there was 1 game last night and 1 game tonight.
The Canucks just dominated the Hawks last night, beating them 5-1. It was complete and utter domination on all aspects of the game. Going to be very interesting to see how Chicago responds.
Tonight, 8:00pm, Vs.
Game 2, 5. Wings at 1. Sharks. Sharks lead 1-0.
I'll take the Wings tonight in a close one.
Summary of the series so far:
East:
4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, Series tied 1-1.
6. Bruins vs. 7. Flyers, Bruins lead 1-0
West.
1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, Sharks lead 1-0
2. Hawks vs. 3. Canucks, Canucks lead 1-0
The Canucks just dominated the Hawks last night, beating them 5-1. It was complete and utter domination on all aspects of the game. Going to be very interesting to see how Chicago responds.
Tonight, 8:00pm, Vs.
Game 2, 5. Wings at 1. Sharks. Sharks lead 1-0.
I'll take the Wings tonight in a close one.
Summary of the series so far:
East:
4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, Series tied 1-1.
6. Bruins vs. 7. Flyers, Bruins lead 1-0
West.
1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, Sharks lead 1-0
2. Hawks vs. 3. Canucks, Canucks lead 1-0
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
May 2, 2010 6:44pm
Yeah, I do not know if my Blackhawks can hanf with Vancouver. Game 2 is a must win for them.
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May 2, 2010 9:44pm
If Chicago can figure out Luongo they will beat the Nucks.
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
May 2, 2010 10:42pm
^^^^
That's the problem. I am not confident they can do it. I am also not confident in the Hawks goaltending right now.
That's the problem. I am not confident they can do it. I am also not confident in the Hawks goaltending right now.
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rock_knutne
May 3, 2010 10:03pm
Boston defeats Philly 3-2 to take a two games to none lead in the series.
Vancouver leads Chicago 2-1 after a period of play.
Vancouver leads Chicago 2-1 after a period of play.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
May 3, 2010 11:13pm
2-2 Van and Chi midway thru 3.
This series is going to be killer on both teams. I look for Vancouver to advance though.
This series is going to be killer on both teams. I look for Vancouver to advance though.
gerb131
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May 3, 2010 11:29pm
Versteeg scores with 130 left to put Hawks up 3-2
gerb131
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May 3, 2010 11:30pm
Kane with an empty netter 4-2.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 4, 2010 10:35am
This Bruins team has "the touch" this offseason, I'm convinced of it. They're winning all 1-goal games, getting solid goaltending when it matters, and timely goals from across the spectrum of players. It's a recipe for playoff success, and it's great to see Boston (a hockey town at heart) buzzing about the B's.
That said, as has been said in the past, the series doesn't start until a home team loses - if the Bruins manage to take game 3 on the road in Philly on Wednesday, it would be just huge. The Flyers ain't coming back from a 3-0 hole, not with Tuukka in net. However, I predict they lose game 3 and come back with a better effort in game 4, go on to win in six, and head to the conference finals for the first time since 1992.
That said, as has been said in the past, the series doesn't start until a home team loses - if the Bruins manage to take game 3 on the road in Philly on Wednesday, it would be just huge. The Flyers ain't coming back from a 3-0 hole, not with Tuukka in net. However, I predict they lose game 3 and come back with a better effort in game 4, go on to win in six, and head to the conference finals for the first time since 1992.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
May 4, 2010 10:41am
Speaking of Bruins, I love their ad campaign this year:
ptown_trojans_1
Posts: 7,632
May 4, 2010 11:19am
Update of the series so far:
East:
4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, Series tied 1-1.
6. Bruins vs. 7. Flyers, Bruins lead 2-0
West.
1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, Sharks lead 2-0
2. Hawks vs. 3. Canucks, series tied lead 1-1
Tonight 2 games:
Game 3: 4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, 7:00pm
Game 3: 1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, 7:30pm
I expect the Pens to find ways to get past Halak and win. I see the Wings also beating the Sharks tonight. No way do the Wings go down 3-0.
Boston is playing really, really well. They are really clicking. I can easily see them sweeping the Flyers.
Also, a great win and a must win for the Hawks last night. They needed to win that game after the thrashing in game 1.
East:
4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, Series tied 1-1.
6. Bruins vs. 7. Flyers, Bruins lead 2-0
West.
1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, Sharks lead 2-0
2. Hawks vs. 3. Canucks, series tied lead 1-1
Tonight 2 games:
Game 3: 4. Pens vs. 8. Habs, 7:00pm
Game 3: 1. Sharks. vs. 5. Wings, 7:30pm
I expect the Pens to find ways to get past Halak and win. I see the Wings also beating the Sharks tonight. No way do the Wings go down 3-0.
Boston is playing really, really well. They are really clicking. I can easily see them sweeping the Flyers.
Also, a great win and a must win for the Hawks last night. They needed to win that game after the thrashing in game 1.