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How Good Has This First Round Been?

loki604

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We've been talking enough about the discipline/cheapshot aspect of the game, but how about a round of applause for the hockey we've seen here? I haven't seen every game of every series, but what I have watched has been great.

Granted Philly/Pit has had some pisspoor goaltending/defense, but the storylines alone are enough to make the series really interesting, along with it just being strange in general.

Even though Nashville/Detroit only went five games, I thought game three of that series was one of the best games I've watched during the playoffs thus far.

You have every East series at 3-2 with the supposed "underdog" (some of these are such close calls that the underdog wasn't a dog by much) leading. Lots of potential for game sevens.

Every game in the Chicago/Phoenix series has gone to overtime and Chicago showed once again last night how clutch they can be.

We have the dichotomy of great goaltending (Quick, Rinne, Holtby, etc.) versus the insanity of the goals scored in Philly/Pit.

Truly a year where it's felt like any team could have gone (or those remaining can go) to the finals given the right matchups, guys stepping up, and puck luck.

And by the way, congrats to Nashville and St. Louis fans on being the first to advance. And as for Detroit and San Jose fans - I feel ya, bro - might be joining you today.

Just thought there wasn't enough being said at how intriguing and entertaining this first round has been. Cheers, hockey fans.
 

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I agree the hockey has been above average. However I believe the officiating has been the most inconsistent I can remember, game to game, series to series.
 

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I agree, great hockey we have just about everything. Great close checking low scoring games along with high scoring games. Some game have had great goaltending and some not so good.

Also Keny is right about the officiating, very inconsistent.
 

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Has been really good. I have not got into any of the Western Conference games. The east games have been solid.

Refs are refs. I hate some of the calls but nothing that can be done.
 

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Has been really good. I have not got into any of the Western Conference games. The east games have been solid.

Refs are refs. I hate some of the calls but nothing that can be done.

This is the first year where I'm being a little bitch about the West games and DVRing a lot of them instead of watching them live because I am old and tired and can't stay awake on weekdays. Work has been kicking my ass, so longer days = earlier bedtimes. But it is nice to wake up and watch hockey with my cereal.

Also, refs gonna ref.
 

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This is the first year where I'm being a little bitch about the West games ... because I am old and tired and can't stay awake on weekdays. .


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enjoy your 20's while ya gots 'em!!! :mmph:
 

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This is the first year where I'm being a little bitch about the West games and DVRing a lot of them instead of watching them live because I am old and tired and can't stay awake on weekdays. Work has been kicking my ass, so longer days = earlier bedtimes. But it is nice to wake up and watch hockey with my cereal.

Also, refs gonna ref.

Give me your number and I'll leave a message every time someone scores! But that would fuck up your cereal time eh?
 

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This is the first year where I'm being a little bitch about the West games and DVRing a lot of them instead of watching them live because I am old and tired and can't stay awake on weekdays. Work has been kicking my ass, so longer days = earlier bedtimes. But it is nice to wake up and watch hockey with my cereal.

Also, refs gonna ref.

Old and tired? What are you going to be like when you get my age? Move West young man.
 

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Give me your number and I'll leave a message every time someone scores! But that would fuck up your cereal time eh?

Depending on the game, I sometimes can't help but look up the final score before I watch. I hate doing that, but I get antsy because of the office pool and my brother's confidence pool that I'm in.

And frankly, Rice Krispies just taste better when you're watching playoff hockey.
 

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While I'm 24, my liver is hitting 50 soon.

And after this Pens series, my heart is about 45.

consumption of alcohol, consistently, and early in life, in excessive quantities is sexy, baby. keep it up.


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It's been awesome. Just goes to show that there is not a more exciting tournament in professional sports than the NHL playoffs. So many stories, so many goals, so many saves, so many huge hits and so many game misconducts
 

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The thing about the first round is that it leads to a 2nd, 3rd, 4th.....I'm good with all that though, as long as somebody else is buying...
 
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