2011 NHL Playoff Race

BLM · 03-16-2011, 12:04 PM

Wondering who else follows hockey here. My Devils are on the brink of pulling off THE greatest comeback in NHL history in terms of points gained to make the playoffs. It's still a long shot, but I (and other ESPN hockey analysts) think they're gonna pull it off.

Any other thoughts? I don't follow the West too closely. I'm assuming it'll be between Vancouver and Chicago. In the East Philly is choking HARD. The Caps are dangerous but they need the Goaltending there. They're probably my pick to be in the East Finals, against my DEVILS of course. Without Crosby and Malkin the Pens are crap. The Canadiens are scary due to the run they made just last year. It's all about who's playing the best going in, and if my Devils get in, I think they'll definitely make it to the Eastern Finals at least.

Oh, and Parise will be back likely for the last 3-4 games of the season as well.

Most exciting time of year IMO

flashburn · 03-16-2011, 12:10 PM

Devil's fan here as well. This season has been emotional, to say the least.

BLM · 03-17-2011, 10:16 AM

BUMP. 6 points out with a game in hand on 8th place Buffalo

zcar_dad · 03-17-2011, 10:22 AM

Since we don't have the NHL here in KC, I will pull for the Devils for you guys. Our Central Hockey team here has made the playoffs that start 4/1 but still have a chance, with 6 games left, to get the top spot in their division. Go Mavericks!

BLM · 03-17-2011, 10:24 AM

IF they pull off a playoff berth it will destroy the previous record of points overcame to make the playoffs in the NHL and will likely be recorded as the greatest comeback in sports history (though since Hockey is back seat to baseball, basketball, and football in the US, probably laregely un-appreciated)

shadoquad · 03-17-2011, 05:22 PM

Let's Go Caps!

2theextreme · 03-18-2011, 07:10 AM

BLM · 03-18-2011, 07:28 AM

Got bent over by the refs last night...Just horrible. NJD play the Caps well so should be interesting tonight.

2theextreme · 03-18-2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM

Got bent over by the refs last night...Just horrible. NJD play the Caps well so should be interesting tonight.

Def going to be fun! Cool to see a hockey thread started!

flashburn · 03-18-2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM

Got bent over by the refs last night...Just horrible. NJD play the Caps well so should be interesting tonight.

Yeah, that crap was painful to watch.

BLM · 03-18-2011, 08:23 AM

McElhinney played tremendouly well but the penalties were pretty bad. Especially the Volchenkov one that lead to the 5 on 3. Either way, Kovalchuk needs to bury that breakaway. No excuses.

flashburn · 03-18-2011, 08:31 AM

Yeah, that's the only thing that kept me from getting too pissed off, McElhinney was playing great.

shadoquad · 03-18-2011, 09:53 AM

Whether or not NJ makes it, it has certainly been an impressive run. Reminds me of the Caps when Boudreau first took over. They went from a joke to the playoffs in half a year.

BLM · 03-18-2011, 10:02 AM

Lol love Boudreau. You see the Pens-Caps 24/7 on HBO? His favorite work is F&$K.

2theextreme · 03-18-2011, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLM

Lol love Boudreau. You see the Pens-Caps 24/7 on HBO? His favorite work is F&$K.

That was an awesome broadcast. Actually made me respect the Pens a little bit more.....just a little.

03-16-2011, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	2011 NHL Playoff Race Wondering who else follows hockey here. My Devils are on the brink of pulling off THE greatest comeback in NHL history in terms of points gained to make the playoffs. It's still a long shot, but I (and other ESPN hockey analysts) think they're gonna pull it off. Any other thoughts? I don't follow the West too closely. I'm assuming it'll be between Vancouver and Chicago. In the East Philly is choking HARD. The Caps are dangerous but they need the Goaltending there. They're probably my pick to be in the East Finals, against my DEVILS of course. Without Crosby and Malkin the Pens are crap. The Canadiens are scary due to the run they made just last year. It's all about who's playing the best going in, and if my Devils get in, I think they'll definitely make it to the Eastern Finals at least. Oh, and Parise will be back likely for the last 3-4 games of the season as well. Most exciting time of year IMO __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-16-2011, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Devil's fan here as well. This season has been emotional, to say the least. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-17-2011, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	BUMP. 6 points out with a game in hand on 8th place Buffalo __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-17-2011, 10:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
zcar_dad Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 126 Drives: 2009 Nismo 370 #67 Rep Power: 15	Since we don't have the NHL here in KC, I will pull for the Devils for you guys. Our Central Hockey team here has made the playoffs that start 4/1 but still have a chance, with 6 games left, to get the top spot in their division. Go Mavericks! __________________ 2009 Nismo 370Z #0067, Brillant Silver

03-17-2011, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	IF they pull off a playoff berth it will destroy the previous record of points overcame to make the playoffs in the NHL and will likely be recorded as the greatest comeback in sports history (though since Hockey is back seat to baseball, basketball, and football in the US, probably laregely un-appreciated) __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-17-2011, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Let's Go Caps!

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2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	__________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

03-18-2011, 07:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Got bent over by the refs last night...Just horrible. NJD play the Caps well so should be interesting tonight. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-18-2011, 08:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	McElhinney played tremendouly well but the penalties were pretty bad. Especially the Volchenkov one that lead to the 5 on 3. Either way, Kovalchuk needs to bury that breakaway. No excuses. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

03-18-2011, 08:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 18	Yeah, that's the only thing that kept me from getting too pissed off, McElhinney was playing great. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

03-18-2011, 09:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	Whether or not NJ makes it, it has certainly been an impressive run. Reminds me of the Caps when Boudreau first took over. They went from a joke to the playoffs in half a year.

03-18-2011, 10:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
BLM Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Drives: 2011 Silver M6 sport Rep Power: 14	Lol love Boudreau. You see the Pens-Caps 24/7 on HBO? His favorite work is F&$K. __________________ K&N // GTM // BERK

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