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Once again the Panthers return from the dead and squeak out a one goal win. I thought Vegas played well enough to win and Florida still had way too many penalties. Game four will be interesting, either Vegas takes a 3-1 series lead with a chance to close it out on home ice or Florida wins and ties it at 2-2, making it a best of three. Looking forward to it.

Sensei8 with the fun facts! Well for Vegas anyway. Very cool info. Game 2 was a complete annihilation from start to finish. I honestly have no idea if Florida can bounce back into this series.

Game 1 to the Vegas Golden Knights, win it 5-2.

Will you be going to any of the games?

Here are a few fun facts about this series: Vegas was the highest seed in the West, Florida was the lowest seed in the East. Both teams are making their second Stanley Cup Finals appearance. Neither franchise has won the cup before so no matter who wins it will be a first timer! Both franchises are on four game losing streaks in the finals, Florida got swept in their first appearance and Vegas won game 1 in theirs then lost the next four. Both teams starting goaltender was the backup when the playoffs began. The Miami Heat are in the NBA Finals meaning that it's possible that the Heat could win the NBA title and the Panthers could win the Stanley Cup in consecutive nights.

Awesome! Happy birthday and thanks for the forum!

Here is the schedule- Game 1: Saturday, June 3: Florida at Vegas Game 2: Monday, June 5: Florida at Vegas Game 3: Thursday, June 8: Vegas at Florida Game 4: Saturday, June 10: Vegas at Florida Game 5: Tuesday, June 13: Florida at Vegas Game 6: Friday, June 16: Vegas at Florida Game 7: Monday, June 19: Florida at Vegas All games start at 8pm eastern time and air on TNT. As you know games five, six, and seven, are only if necessary. This is going to be a fun series!

I've never seen it, just boxing, kickboxing, and BJJ, but I would not have a problem with it. I have seen TKD taught at a fitness center, but not a MMA gym.

After game three I picked Vegas to sweep. Then win in five. Do I dare pick them to win game six? Eh.....they will win in either six or seven.

I'd like to see Vegas advance. Florida is waiting for the winner.

The Super Bowl, NCAA tournament games, WNBA champs, UFC title fights, maybe the Stanley Cup finals again, and serious rumors about an MLB team. Ten or 12 years ago the thought of Vegas being a sports mecca was laughable, but with the success of the Knights and sports gambling being more legal and mainstream Vegas will likely continue to grow as a sports city.

On a lark I had considered putting money on Tkachuk to get the GWG in overtime... and I've NEVER bet money on a sports event before (not counting the office football pool and the like). Now I'm kinda wishing I had, getting 10:1 odds on that would've been pretty cool. In any case, all 4 teams remaining are REALLY good teams. These next 2 rounds are going to be definitely worth watching! Did you do it for game two?? idk if that is the proper emoji or not.

Crazy 4 overtime game tonight as Florida beat Carolina in game one.

Vegas and Seattle both one win away from advancing. We could see the two youngest franchises competing for a trip to the finals. Hard to imagine that Vegas got to the finals in their first year and Seattle could get there in only their second.

Thanks!

Came across this video and thought it was worth sharing.

I thought the Bruins were the clear favorite to win the cup but I was glad when they were out because now if Vegas makes the finals there is a better chance they get home ice. On the other side, Seattle and Florida are looking good enough to make the finals. Fun fact, the teams in all four major sports who set the record for most regular season wins in a single season in that sport, all failed to win the title. The 2007 New England Patriots, 2016 Golden State Warriors, 2001 Seattle Mariners, and now the 2023 Boston Bruins.

I was hoping they would pull it off.

Wild are eliminated in the first round again. I gave up during the second period of game six. It was clear how that was going to end.

Thank you and well said.

Gretzky is, imo, the best ever, though some do argue for Gordie Howe. Sadly, Gretsky's goal record will likely be broken in the 24-25 season. I say sadly because Gretzky was the reason I became a hockey fan. Favorite player right now though is Morgan Barron. In a game last week, the dude took a skate to the face. Went into the locker room, needed 75 stitches, then returned to the game. I was at the game when it happened. Legendary toughness.

I often attempt to adopt a Zen lifestyle but find myself unable to sustain it. Too easily I get anxious or angry and allow it to take over. "Letting go" isn't exactly my strong point.

I want more tats, but they're not cheap whatsoever. There is a ten-dollar tattoo shop in Vegas, but I probably would guess that is not where you want to go.

February 22 is coming up and it will be 2-22-22. It lands on a Tuesday. I am calling it tattoo Tuesday of 2-22. Great day to get a new tat if you're thinking about it. Edit: I just noticed this is my 22nd post. How fitting.

Anyone got any tattoos?