The Official National Hockey League Appreciation Thread

[KarateKen]

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!

[sensei8]

Knights completely dominated the Stars in Game 6 of their Western Conference Finals to the tune of 6-0. At the end of the 1st quarter,, the Knights took a 3-0 lead. Then at the end of the 2nd quarter, the Knights added one more goal to 4-0. Then by the end of the thrashing, the Knights added 2 more goals to a blowout score of 6-0.

The Knights were far more aggressive in game 6 against the Stars than they were in games 4 and 5 by far. The Knights attack on the puck was so evident that all the Stars could do was stay on the defense.

I believe that the Stars ran out of gas due to how hard they played in games 4 and 5, and when game 6 came, the Knights gas tank was full due to their not so aggressive attack on the puck on games 4 and 5. After all, the Knights took care of business to win games 1 and 2 and 3.

In short, game 6 was Goldens for the Knights!!

Now onto the Panthers in the Stanley Cup. KarateKen has given us the Stanley Cup schedule...thank you, KarateKen, and looks like the fight for the Cup begins in Las Vegas for the first 2 games, then to Florida for the next 2 games, then both teams go back and form to their respective home ice.

January 12th the Knights beat the Panthers at home 4-2. March 7th the Panthers beat the Knights 2-1. So, one can take those stats and come to their own conclusions to address what might happen when the Panthers and the Knights tear up the ice in the Cup Final. The Knights are 6-3-1 against the Panthers in their all-time matchup.

One interesting note, Marchessault could be heard on the ice encouraging his teammates not to touch the Campell Bowl. The Knights touched the trophy in 2018 and lost to the Capitals in the Stanley Cup Final. Superstitious or not, the Knights are ready for the fight of their lives against the well-rested Panthers who swept the Hurricanes 4-0.

GO KNIGHTS!!

[KarateKen]

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.

[sensei8]

Great fun-facts, KarateKen; thank you for sharing them.

[KarateKen]

Great fun-facts, KarateKen; thank you for sharing them.

Will you be going to any of the games?

[KarateKen]

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

[sensei8]

Great fun-facts, KarateKen; thank you for sharing them.

Will you be going to any of the games?

No! Lowest ticket is $441; too rich for my blood. It's free on TV. Like most events here in Las Vegas, ticket prices are through the roof. Triple A Baseball with the Las Vegas Aviators are the most reasonable ticket prices, at around $20.

Great game 1. The Knights came from behind to win!! Knights found gold with discipline, offense, and with Hill making 33 saves, with one of those saves an incredible stick save.

Knights are now 8-3 when allowing the first goal in the playoffs. The Knights have 9 come-from-behind wins. Game 2 tomorrow in Vegas. Knights have to remain as humble as apple pie because there's still a lot of games to be played.

GO KNIGNHTS!!

[sensei8]

Just 2 more wins will secure the Knights first Stanley Cup Finals as Champions.

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final goes to the Knights 7-2, which has the Knights leading the fight for the Cup 2-0 games. Now, the Knights travel to Florida for games 3 and 4.

Knights just need 2 more wins before they can haul up the Cup theirs and for their fans.

Jonathan Marchessault scores twice and starts an early blitz that chases the NHL’s hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continues his stellar play in Vegas’ 7-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

No team in more than 25 years has been more dominant than the Vegas Golden Knights through the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final.

They have outscored the Florida Panthers by eight goals, including Monday night’s 7-2 victory in Game 2 that put the Knights two wins from the first championship in the franchise’s short six-year history.

Many have the believe that teams facing what the Panthers are now facing can be turned around by playing at Home. I believe that the best team will win no matter wherever the venue might happen to be. It's the effectiveness of the players, and sure, home fan support can energize a team cand cause a win.

Rabbits foot or horseshoe or 4-clover leaf abound, both teams return to the ice:

Thursday, June 8: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT

Saturday, June 10: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT

x-Tuesday, June 13: Florida at Vegas, 8, TNT (If needed)

x-Friday, June 16: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT (If needed)

x-Monday, June 19: Florida at Vegas, 8, TNT (If needed)

GO KNIGHTS!!

[KarateKen]

Just 2 more wins will secure the Knights first Stanley Cup Finals as Champions.

Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final goes to the Knights 7-2, which has the Knights leading the fight for the Cup 2-0 games. Now, the Knights travel to Florida for games 3 and 4.

Knights just need 2 more wins before they can haul up the Cup theirs and for their fans.

Jonathan Marchessault scores twice and starts an early blitz that chases the NHL’s hottest postseason goalie, and Adin Hill continues his stellar play in Vegas’ 7-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

No team in more than 25 years has been more dominant than the Vegas Golden Knights through the first two games of a Stanley Cup Final.

They have outscored the Florida Panthers by eight goals, including Monday night’s 7-2 victory in Game 2 that put the Knights two wins from the first championship in the franchise’s short six-year history.

Many have the believe that teams facing what the Panthers are now facing can be turned around by playing at Home. I believe that the best team will win no matter wherever the venue might happen to be. It's the effectiveness of the players, and sure, home fan support can energize a team cand cause a win.

Rabbits foot or horseshoe or 4-clover leaf abound, both teams return to the ice:

Thursday, June 8: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT

Saturday, June 10: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT

x-Tuesday, June 13: Florida at Vegas, 8, TNT (If needed)

x-Friday, June 16: Vegas at Florida, 8, TNT (If needed)

x-Monday, June 19: Florida at Vegas, 8, TNT (If needed)

GO KNIGHTS!!

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.

[aurik]

Great fun-facts, KarateKen; thank you for sharing them.

Will you be going to any of the games?

No! Lowest ticket is $441; too rich for my blood. It's free on TV. Like most events here in Las Vegas, ticket prices are through the roof. Triple A Baseball with the Las Vegas Aviators are the most reasonable ticket prices, at around $20.

Great game 1. The Knights came from behind to win!! Knights found gold with discipline, offense, and with Hill making 33 saves, with one of those saves an incredible stick save.

Knights are now 8-3 when allowing the first goal in the playoffs. The Knights have 9 come-from-behind wins. Game 2 tomorrow in Vegas. Knights have to remain as humble as apple pie because there's still a lot of games to be played.

GO KNIGNHTS!!

Actually $441 for a ticket to the Cup Finals isn't all that unreasonable. I'd expect if the Avs were in the finals, that's about what tickets would cost. I'm still cheering for the Panthers, but they have a LONG way to go. And Matthew Tkachuk needs to keep his temper in check, or he's going to be more of a hindrance than an asset.