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Post by Ric O. on Jun 2, 2024 21:53:39 GMT -6
Panthers or Oilers, who will win and how many games?
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Post by Ric O. on Jun 2, 2024 22:00:33 GMT -6
Oilers were kind of lucky to take game 6 against the Stars but win they did!
Panthers and Oilers seem like such different teams, yet maybe not so much. Both have played very good defensive game, special teams have been good, both goaltenders have been very good, both have had significant depth contributions.
Again I will concede that Oilers have the edge in top end talent, as they do against any team in the league. That said, Panthers totally owned the Predident's trophy champs, not in a first round upset that seems to happen so often, but rather when they seemed to be a pretty formidable force that made it to the Conference finals.
I'll say Panthers in 5.
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Post by ekjet72 on Jun 2, 2024 22:12:41 GMT -6
The last 2 periods show the commitment a team needs to beat the Oilers. Forward pressure and speed on the puck bamboozled the Oil. They were lucky with 2 early penalties and resultant goals. They couldn't beat the Stars 5 on 5.
And that is how FL will beat Oil. Strong and persistent on the forecheck with excellent goaltending. Bobrovsky has been the best goalie during these playoffs and will continue to do so. And Tkachuk will drive the Oilers nuts. And he is well practiced from his time with the Flames.
PANTHERS in 6!
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Post by ovi1 on Jun 3, 2024 2:20:34 GMT -6
F*ck the oilers. That’s my assessment.
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Post by 2b9 on Jun 3, 2024 7:37:11 GMT -6
Oilers were kind of lucky to take game 6 against the Stars but win they did! Panthers and Oilers seem like such different teams, yet maybe not so much. Both have played very good defensive game, special teams have been good, both goaltenders have been very good, both have had significant depth contributions. Again I will concede that Oilers have the edge in top end talent, as they do against any team in the league. That said, Panthers totally owned the Predident's trophy champs, not in a first round upset that seems to happen so often, but rather when they seemed to be a pretty formidable force that made it to the Conference finals. I'll say Panthers in 5. It’s a tough series to call, I’ll go with the Panthers in 7. Cheers, 2b9😉😃👍 |
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Post by 2b9 on Jun 3, 2024 7:38:37 GMT -6
The last 2 periods show the commitment a team needs to beat the Oilers. Forward pressure and speed on the puck bamboozled the Oil. They were lucky with 2 early penalties and resultant goals. They couldn't beat the Stars 5 on 5. And that is how FL will beat Oil. Strong and persistent on the forecheck with excellent goaltending. Bobrovsky has been the best goalie during these playoffs and will continue to do so. And Tkachuk will drive the Oilers nuts. And he is well practiced from his time with the Flames. PANTHERS in 6! It’s going to be a fun series👍. Cheers, 2b9😉😃👍 |
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Post by lenny on Jun 3, 2024 7:43:21 GMT -6
Maybe three times a charm for Maurice? Carolina, last year and now this year with Lord Stanley.
I think the Panthers are the better team all around with better goaltending. Oilers did not play well last game against the Stars being outshot 3 to 1. But they have been better defensively which is why with their top end talent they have made it to the big one. I want Oilers to win but this will be an uphill climb for them. What do I know. I picked the Stars last series not thinking the Oilers would show up defensively.
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Post by 2b9 on Jun 3, 2024 13:54:34 GMT -6
Oilers were kind of lucky to take game 6 against the Stars but win they did! Panthers and Oilers seem like such different teams, yet maybe not so much. Both have played very good defensive game, special teams have been good, both goaltenders have been very good, both have had significant depth contributions. Again I will concede that Oilers have the edge in top end talent, as they do against any team in the league. That said, Panthers totally owned the Predident's trophy champs, not in a first round upset that seems to happen so often, but rather when they seemed to be a pretty formidable force that made it to the Conference finals. I'll say Panthers in 5. I believe the Panthers have the edge in goaltending, forward depth/4 lines and on defense. Oilers have the edge on special teams, and obviously top end forward talent in McD and Leon D. Cheers, 2b9😉😃👍 |
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Post by honeybadger on Jun 3, 2024 19:27:46 GMT -6
I feel the OIlers have enough there to take it in seven Games. It will be a battle but Mcdavid will show the hockey world, he's the best!
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Post by honeybadger on Jun 3, 2024 19:28:38 GMT -6
I feel the OIlers have enough there to take it in seven Games. It will be a battle but Mcdavid will show the hockey world, he's the best!
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Post by babs44 on Jun 4, 2024 6:24:25 GMT -6
PM might quite in the middle of the series.
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Post by Tracker on Jun 4, 2024 7:55:59 GMT -6
Maybe three times a charm for Maurice? Carolina, last year and now this year with Lord Stanley. I think the Panthers are the better team all around with better goaltending. Oilers did not play well last game against the Stars being outshot 3 to 1. But they have been better defensively which is why with their top end talent they have made it to the big one. I want Oilers to win but this will be an uphill climb for them. What do I know. I picked the Stars last series not thinking the Oilers would show up defensively. The Panthers are perfectly structured to beat the Oilers- four well balanced lines that come at the opposition in waves, a solid defensive and great goaltending and coaching. Oilers can win 6-4 games but can they win 2-1 games? |
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Post by 2b9 on Jun 4, 2024 8:13:46 GMT -6
Maybe three times a charm for Maurice? Carolina, last year and now this year with Lord Stanley. I think the Panthers are the better team all around with better goaltending. Oilers did not play well last game against the Stars being outshot 3 to 1. But they have been better defensively which is why with their top end talent they have made it to the big one. I want Oilers to win but this will be an uphill climb for them. What do I know. I picked the Stars last series not thinking the Oilers would show up defensively. The Panthers are perfectly structured to beat the Oilers- four well balanced lines that come at the opposition in waves, a solid defensive and great goaltending and coaching. Oilers can win 6-4 games but can they win 2-1 games? All good points👍. Cheers, 2b9😉😃👍 |
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Post by 2b9 on Jun 4, 2024 8:16:13 GMT -6
I feel the OIlers have enough there to take it in seven Games. It will be a battle but Mcdavid will show the hockey world, he's the best! It’s going to be a tight series. Cheers, 2b9😉😃👍 |
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Post by Ric O. on Jun 4, 2024 20:46:04 GMT -6
F*ck the oilers. That’s my assessment. I totally feel that sentiment! |
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