Stanley Cup
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kane
EOG master
If anyone is interested, Rob Pizzola is one of the best hockey cappers out there, he breaks down the series pretty well
All the pundits talking about "ice rust" is really cracking me up. The Avs have outshot their opponents in the 1st period every single game, safe to assume they'll do it again tonight.
kane
EOG master
Like I posted, Tampa had their worst game of the playoffs in game 1 vs the Rangers and they had something like 9 days off, maybe it was just a coincidence, but athletes are creatures of habit and having this much time off between series isn't normal
Avs already had to wait more than a week after sweeping Nashville. They came out and outshot the Blues 54-25 and if it wasn't for Binnington playing on his head that game could have easily been 7-2 or 8-2
winkyduck
TYVM Morgan William!!!
I took Tampa +135 here.
ANYONE who likes Tampa to win the series......DO NOT take +150ish. Take Vasilevsky to be Conn Smythe +400ish. 0% chance Tampa wins unless AV is the best player for Tampa. I don't see how Tampa wins unless AV stands on his head so get the extra $2+ and take AV to be CS
ANYONE who likes Tampa to win the series......DO NOT take +150ish. Take Vasilevsky to be Conn Smythe +400ish. 0% chance Tampa wins unless AV is the best player for Tampa. I don't see how Tampa wins unless AV stands on his head so get the extra $2+ and take AV to be CS
kane
EOG master
The Avs didn't look too rusty, you were right
They def did not but after the 3rd period I would have traded you tickets (+135 for -162) in a heartbeat.
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
I like TB but they have to keep the score down. Colorado has dominated 1P’s.
I thought KANE referenced Tampa's extensive playoff experience.
Searching for his post now.
I haven't found KANE's post just yet, but I'm well aware of his feelings toward RAILBIRD.
The reason you're not hearing anything is because the talent level is so lopsided. As of now the Avs have the best record in the playoffs EVER. I mean even if Vasilevskiy plays like the best goalie in the league it still just gives them chance to win. Game 1 he saw more shots than he had all of the playoffs.
The exact series # Games are easily derived from approximate projections of 50% (current Gm 3 WH line -110 each side) Avs win odds for games in TB, and 60% Avs win odds in Col.
Avs in 4 = WW = 0.5 * 0.54 = 27% (using Gm4 to close out around 54%); Will Hill = +280
Avs in 5 = WLW + LWW =6/20 = 30%; WH =+180
Avs in 6 = LLWW + LWLW + WLLW = 7/40 = 17.5%; WH = +480
Avs in 7 = LLLWW+ LWLLW + WLLLW + LLWLW = 27/200 = 13.5%; WH =+640
Clearly, in 4 or 5 more probable than 6 or 7.
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fifty cint
EOG Dedicated
That was men against boys last nite.
Neveragain
EOG Dedicated
TB coach Jon Cooper, when asked post game about his decision not to pull his goalie after falling behind badly after 2 periods.
“this is the playoffs and we’re here to win hockey games. Vasilevsky gives us the best chance to win the hockey game
and he’s our guy and he’s gonna be there in a couple nights.
No, he’s the best goalie in the world and we win together and lose together and even if I did, I don’t think he would’ve come out.
That’s what a competitor he is and that’s why he’s the best.”
My read from this answer is that his coaching policy is to shut up and let the players play and stay out of their way.
We’ll see if this particular style can right the ship back in Tampa. I wouldn’t be holding my breath.
“this is the playoffs and we’re here to win hockey games. Vasilevsky gives us the best chance to win the hockey game
and he’s our guy and he’s gonna be there in a couple nights.
No, he’s the best goalie in the world and we win together and lose together and even if I did, I don’t think he would’ve come out.
That’s what a competitor he is and that’s why he’s the best.”
My read from this answer is that his coaching policy is to shut up and let the players play and stay out of their way.
We’ll see if this particular style can right the ship back in Tampa. I wouldn’t be holding my breath.
Dell Dude
EOG Master
You poking the bear, JK?
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
Colorado just looks faster. Their TT of 2.5-150 sure looks like a trap Monday though.
Viejo Dinosaur
EOG Master
Tampa goalie better play better…his glove hand looks beatable….
Bushay
NHL Expert
Brand new series now. Lighting win tomorrow and all that hype were for nothing. They each just held serve.
TB feeling good about themselves again.
Congrats to anyone who jumped on the Lightning down 0-2.
Possible huge payday just ahead.
Avs plan was going good till someone punched them in the mouth last night.
As Mike Tyson once said.
Experience and coaching come will come into play much more now with each remaining game that's left.
Something the Lightning has a huge edge.
Avs have been knocked out of the last 3 playoffs by inferior teams.
Last night's loss was the 1st time these playoffs some doubt crept back into their psyche.
St Louis 2 wins in round 2 were both on Avs' home ice so they know they are not invincible there.
If their not thinking Lightning twice the team the Blues are they ought to be.
TB feeling good about themselves again.
Congrats to anyone who jumped on the Lightning down 0-2.
Possible huge payday just ahead.
Avs plan was going good till someone punched them in the mouth last night.
As Mike Tyson once said.
Experience and coaching come will come into play much more now with each remaining game that's left.
Something the Lightning has a huge edge.
Avs have been knocked out of the last 3 playoffs by inferior teams.
Last night's loss was the 1st time these playoffs some doubt crept back into their psyche.
St Louis 2 wins in round 2 were both on Avs' home ice so they know they are not invincible there.
If their not thinking Lightning twice the team the Blues are they ought to be.
Dell Dude
EOG Master
That me, Bushy!
FairWarning
Bells Beer Connoisseur
What were the odds, +500?
