2018 NHL Playoffs:

[nsaddict]

That was quite a game 1. I've always felt of the major North American sports, playoff hockey is the most exciting. Hope it goes a full 7 games

[mikemb]

Yes, a very exciting game. Hope they all are like that. Mike

[irv]

Originally Posted by nsaddict

That was quite a game 1. I've always felt of the major North American sports, playoff hockey is the most exciting. Hope it goes a full 7 games

It was a great game, although I think Vegas looked a little sloppy in the 1st likely due to the layoff or 1st game Stanley Cup jitters?

The next game should be a better game now that both things are out of the way and the teams have those things behind them.

I like Vegas and think they will take the Caps, but at this point, it is still way too early, barring injuries, to predict that.

Thought Wilson would have got something for the late hit, but nothing seems consistent when it comes to discipline, imo.
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/...-hit-1.4682022

[CobbSpikedMe]

Who's watching game three?

Just settling in to watch now.

[irv]

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

Who's watching game three?

Just settling in to watch now.

Wanting Vegas to win I was disappointed in last nights game.

Vegas, imo, is not playing that well or as well as they are capable of or what we have seen from them in previous games.

Not taking anything away from Washington as they are playing good and are forechecking hard. They clearly want it more at this point.

Hopefully Vegas can win the next one to tie it up? If not, then I think this Cinderella story will likely be over.

[CobbSpikedMe]

I totally agree that Vegas didn't seem to be playing up to their potential last night. I think they had three post shots though that could've been goals if they were just a bit more inside the pipes. I hope they win the next game to keep it even and interesting.

[nolemmings]

I normally pull for the West in the Finals, but got drafted as a Caps fan this year when my daughter got an internship in DC and started dating a Caps season ticket holder (plus I'm a T.J. Oshie fan, who made a great play on goal #2). They looked real good last night, and Vegas looked lost, as in without a game plan. Way too many shots from out high, nearly all blocked. I get that their last goal in game 2 came from an outside shot that made it through a double screen, but they need better puck movement and have to work on their forechecking. Really, when your top THREE lines have just 3 goals in 3 games you've got issues. Hopefully, they will figure it out---next year.

[CobbSpikedMe]

You're right Todd, they took way too many shots from the outside and most were blocked before getting on goal. I found myself asking why they wouldn't take a shot quite a bit too. They really need to get the puck on net more.

[irv]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I normally pull for the West in the Finals, but got drafted as a Caps fan this year when my daughter got an internship in DC and started dating a Caps season ticket holder (plus I'm a T.J. Oshie fan, who made a great play on goal #2). They looked real good last night, and Vegas looked lost, as in without a game plan. Way too many shots from out high, nearly all blocked. I get that their last goal in game 2 came from an outside shot that made it through a double screen, but they need better puck movement and have to work on their forechecking. Really, when your top THREE lines have just 3 goals in 3 games you've got issues. Hopefully, they will figure it out---next year.

Yep, those boys, especially their top line have to figure something out, and soon!

Originally Posted by CobbSpikedMe

You're right Todd, they took way too many shots from the outside and most were blocked before getting on goal. I found myself asking why they wouldn't take a shot quite a bit too. They really need to get the puck on net more.

I said/asked myself that numerous times as well last night. Too many passes when the opportunities to shoot were the best choices.
I also thought they dumped and chased it way too much as well, but maybe that has a lot to do with the Caps forecheck?

Either way, they certainly aren't playing to their capabilities, imo, and almost look tired/lazy.

Hopefully the coach and the rest of the boys can pull it together real soon!