This can be said for a lot of their fading stars but I don’t think it’s the major reason for the turn of events in this series. So far, the Panthers have shown much more speed and precision in their execution, they are extremely aggressive in pressuring their opponents , even when killing penalties. And the Bob is showing all his strength while appearing so calm in front of his net that the Bolts are now starting to hesitate when attacking.
I’m very impressed with the Panthers so far. They are playing their best hockey in this series.
The Panthers and the Canes have both looked good. The Rangers would need to get by the Canes, and then the Panthers, just to make the finals. Which looks very daunting. I think the Rangers had some problems with the Panthers in the regular season. They played 3 games and the Panthers won 2 of the 3. All 3 games very close in score and shots on goal.I’m very impressed with the Panthers so far. They are playing their best hockey in this series.
The Islanders pretty much kissed their playoffs goodbye when they totally collapsed in game 2 when they gave up a 3-goal lead including the game-tying goal with Carolina’s goalie out & seconds later giving up the game-winning goal. Then they had a massive meltdown after the empty net goal by Carolina. The Isles had no business being in this game but nearly stole one which meant they would have been back on the island with the series tied at one. But it wasn’t meant to be.Les Islanders se sont faufilés en séries par la peau des fesses, il était évident que c’était l’équipe la plus faible à se qualifier.
Ils sont vieillissants, ça manque de jeunes jambes pour ramener un peu de vitesse.
I’ve picked the Canes vs Jets for the gran finale! HahahaThe Panthers and the Canes have both looked good. The Rangers would need to get by the Canes, and then the Panthers, just to make the finals. Which looks very daunting. I think the Rangers had some problems with the Panthers in the regular season. They played 3 games and the Panthers won 2 of the 3. All 3 games very close in score and shots on goal.
You guys were worried about the Rangers taking penalties going after or trying to neutralize Wilson, but if you are watching the game, the Rangers aren't concerned. When they can't send Rempe after Wilson they will send Trouba. They don't care if Trouba takes a penalty because the Rangers are very confident in their penalty kill. 5-10 years ago you never wanted to put the Caps on the PP because Ovechkin has the most PP goals in NHL history. And a dangerous slapshot that was painful to block or stop. But Ovechkin isn't the same player, and the Rangers PK is very dangerous with Zbanejad and Kreider, and you could see it. They almost had 2 shorthanded goals on that PP. Zbanejad and Kreider are maniacs in open ice and the Rangers almost want to take penalties so they can unleash those 2 on the PK.
Now 4-3 for the Bolts, end of 2nd!.....and what about TBAY leading 3-0 after one....STAMKOS again showing the way.....let's go.....another surprise????