Although we were getting our asses kicked in OT, and the Avs likely would have scored eventually, the play shouldn’t have counted.
The number of players Tampa had on the ice is irrelevant, as is the Colorado guy heading to the bench. They did not impact play. You can’t take a snapshot and circle the players who are still touching the ice, claiming too many men. That type of change is allowable and accepted.
The issue was Kadri leaving the bench and receiving/playing the puck, and thereby impacting the game, before his man was off. You can’t do that in hockey - that’s precisely where refs normally call too many men. Hell, I’ve sat for two minutes twice in my life for doing just that.
Isles fans will claim that the Bolts were beneficiaries of a similar Yanni Gourde goal last year. And they’d be right.
Anyway, we look tired and beat up against a great Avs team, so little hope is left. We kicked ass in the first half of the game but didn’t get the lead we needed, and then faded. Hope we have some Adrenalin left but...
Seemed like the refs put their whistles away in the 3rd and on. Saw a lot of hooking and grabbing.
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
So... (written w/ 1:00 left 2nd period game 5)
during Game 4 - I had come to accept that the Lightning were truly worthy of the real "dynasty" term and during period 3 began to actively root for Bolts - so OT was actually painful.
IIRC correctly - first team to even go to 3 in a row since 80s Oilers (85-87 2wins) nevermind the opportunity to win 3...
period over - hope it goes onto game 6.
Always have had mad respect for Bolts. This team, from afar, is still the Team that Stevie Y built. Stevie Y is my fave non Islander player of all time and if Lou had not come to NY - they should have gone after him.
[emoji298] (a lightning bolt just for Klonk's knowledge!)
Now the rant -
the dynasty dig was somewhat in response to the NHL / Times a Changing advert "starting" with The 'Great One' - rather than any 70s Habs player of choice handing to Potvin then... Hockey did not start with Wayne and none of the handsoffs afterwards are dynasties of any type. IMO - Red Wings are more of a dynasty than any team aside from Oilers in that commercial and I did not see them featured.
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I thought you were anti eastern conference?But I definitely agree Tampa is worthy. Personally I just can't cheer for a hockey team from sunny Florida..fuck that!
I also can't stand Corey Perry and Pat Maroon...fuck them!
I want to see Nathan McKinnon get a cup.
That 3rd period last night was incredible.
"Who would have thought a whale would be so heavy?" - Moe Sizlak
I am anti eastern conference! lol
And I am definitely not a fan of the Ultra Maroon!
But this team is different for sure....
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Congrats to the Avs. Entertaining series, 2 great teams.
Tampa is still a legit dynasty, and Colorado might be back here next year.
Congrats to the Avs for the new world record. Dented the Stanley Cup 5 minutes after having it!
And Congrats for a great season and also to the Bolts for their 3rd straight trip to the finals.
PS - Isles prospect William Dufour, MVP of the QMJHL, scored 4 goals to put his team in the Memorial Cup playoffs. Bring on the new season!!
Avs are definitely deserving champions. Even with those two blowouts, it was a fun series.
Sad that hockey is now over until october. But it was a fun ride.
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Congrats to Colorado...well deserved. Kuemper who had a shakey playoffs came up big when it counted. He made some great saves at the end there after getting almost no action the entire 3rd.
I have to say that I'm so glad this whole annoying Pat Maroon Cup streak is over. So tired of hearing about that...the dude is a lucky plug. And a streak that makes me smile...Corey Perry playing in the Cup finals 3 years in a row with 3 different teams gets his 3rd loss![]()
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Again - this was feeling like the 1st Oilers Isles final to me - thought the Avs were "ready" but that the Bolts were going to delay it one more year and claim the true dynasty mantle!
Congrats to the Avs for sure. Trés impressive!
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God damnit!
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