Caps went from 6th to 2nd with a shootout win last night.tribe_pride wrote:15-18 games in, the Metropolitan Division is close. 1st through 8th is separated by 2 points (18-20 points) with 9th having 15 points in 14 games (Carolina). Devils started out the year by winning 9 of 11 have lost their last 4 (2 in OT or SO) for 20 points and the Rangers who lost 7 of their first 8 (2 in OT/SO) have won their last 5 to get back to 18 points and get Edmonton this afternoon.
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89Hen wrote:Caps went from 6th to 2nd with a shootout win last night.tribe_pride wrote:15-18 games in, the Metropolitan Division is close. 1st through 8th is separated by 2 points (18-20 points) with 9th having 15 points in 14 games (Carolina). Devils started out the year by winning 9 of 11 have lost their last 4 (2 in OT or SO) for 20 points and the Rangers who lost 7 of their first 8 (2 in OT/SO) have won their last 5 to get back to 18 points and get Edmonton this afternoon.
I think the best thing for the Caps this season is to have to fight for a playoff spot all the way through the last game, and NOT as the #1 seed. Obs they can't handle that sort of pressure come the playoffs. And I may be wrong (not gonna look it up) but I imagine that home-ice isn't that much of an advantage for them either.
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Hasn't been an advantage in the playoffs but last year they were 32-7-2 at home and 23-12-6 on the road. 66 v 52 points is significant IMO.bandl wrote:89Hen wrote: Caps went from 6th to 2nd with a shootout win last night.
I think the best thing for the Caps this season is to have to fight for a playoff spot all the way through the last game, and NOT as the #1 seed. Obs they can't handle that sort of pressure come the playoffs. And I may be wrong (not gonna look it up) but I imagine that home-ice isn't that much of an advantage for them either.
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That's what I assumed89Hen wrote:Hasn't been an advantage in the playoffsbandl wrote:
I think the best thing for the Caps this season is to have to fight for a playoff spot all the way through the last game, and NOT as the #1 seed. Obs they can't handle that sort of pressure come the playoffs. And I may be wrong (not gonna look it up) but I imagine that home-ice isn't that much of an advantage for them either.
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Last place Minnesota Wild, complete back to back shutouts against the Philadelphia Flyers. Devan Dubnyk pitches third straight shutout overall.
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No one does mediocrity like the Philadelphia Flyers.Gil Dobie wrote:Last place Minnesota Wild, complete back to back shutouts against the Philadelphia Flyers. Devan Dubnyk pitches third straight shutout overall.
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Don't mess with Devils Fans.
Man convicted in killing over New Jersey Devils hat comment
Man convicted in killing over New Jersey Devils hat comment
https://nypost.com/2017/11/22/man-convi ... t-comment/PHILADELPHIA — A man was convicted of stabbing another man to death near a popular Philadelphia park because of a comment about the killer’s New Jersey Devils hat.
Philly.com reported Wednesday that 42-year-old Steven Simminger was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2016 killing of 24-year-old Colin McGovern in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square.
One of McGovern’s friends testified that he said something along the lines of “screw the Devils” before Simminger stabbed McGovern 10 times.
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Wow, and he looks like such a pleasant person.CAA Flagship wrote:Don't mess with Devils Fans.
Man convicted in killing over New Jersey Devils hat comment
https://nypost.com/2017/11/22/man-convi ... t-comment/PHILADELPHIA — A man was convicted of stabbing another man to death near a popular Philadelphia park because of a comment about the killer’s New Jersey Devils hat.
Philly.com reported Wednesday that 42-year-old Steven Simminger was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2016 killing of 24-year-old Colin McGovern in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square.
One of McGovern’s friends testified that he said something along the lines of “screw the Devils” before Simminger stabbed McGovern 10 times.
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Halfway through the season Colorado has 47 points and are sitting in the second wildcard spot in the west. Not too shabby after finishing last season with only 48.
Also, MacKinnon haa evolved into a beast, and his line with Landeskog and Rantanen is one of the best in the league.
Also, MacKinnon haa evolved into a beast, and his line with Landeskog and Rantanen is one of the best in the league.
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Caps in a familiar place. Atop the Metro. They need to find a way to finish lower and still make the playoffs.
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8 in a row for the Avs. Bring on the Rangers.
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Who the hell woke up the Flyers. Enough is enough.
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Avs go for 10 straight against the Leafs tonight. They haven't trailed for a single minute during their 9 game win streak.
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Are they in the NHL?Grizalltheway wrote:Avs go for 10 straight against the Leafs tonight. They haven't trailed for a single minute during their 9 game win streak.
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Yes. They defeated the New Jersey Devils in 7 games to win the 2001 Stanley Cup.CAA Flagship wrote:Are they in the NHL?Grizalltheway wrote:Avs go for 10 straight against the Leafs tonight. They haven't trailed for a single minute during their 9 game win streak.
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Seems like each of the Metro teams are taking their turn streaking up and down. Devils are in second but have the worst record over the last couple weeks. Devils, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Islanders and Canes all have losing records in last 10 games.CAA Flagship wrote:Who the hell woke up the Flyers. Enough is enough.
If I had to guess now which 5 teams will make the playoffs the only ones I'd actually put money on are the Caps and Pens. It will most likely come down to the last week for both WC spots.
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And have the ugliest uniforms in North American sports.Grizalltheway wrote:Yes. They defeated the New Jersey Devils in 7 games to win the 2001 Stanley Cup.CAA Flagship wrote: Are they in the NHL?
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89Hen wrote:And have the ugliest uniforms in North American sports.Grizalltheway wrote: Yes. They defeated the New Jersey Devils in 7 games to win the 2001 Stanley Cup.
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Fake News.Grizalltheway wrote:Yes. They defeated the New Jersey Devils in 7 games to win the 2001 Stanley Cup.CAA Flagship wrote: Are they in the NHL?
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Local radio this morning, 3 times, said the "Carolina Panthers travel to Montreal tonight. The puck drops at 7:30."
It took me a second before I caught...
It took me a second before I caught...
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What this guy said.bandl wrote:89Hen wrote: Caps went from 6th to 2nd with a shootout win last night.
I think the best thing for the Caps this season is to have to fight for a playoff spot all the way through the last game, and NOT as the #1 seed. Obs they can't handle that sort of pressure come the playoffs. And I may be wrong (not gonna look it up) but I imagine that home-ice isn't that much of an advantage for them either.
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Except the part about the home ice...bandl wrote:What this guy said.bandl wrote:
I think the best thing for the Caps this season is to have to fight for a playoff spot all the way through the last game, and NOT as the #1 seed. Obs they can't handle that sort of pressure come the playoffs. And I may be wrong (not gonna look it up) but I imagine that home-ice isn't that much of an advantage for them either.
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Did this change?89Hen wrote:Except the part about the home ice...bandl wrote: What this guy said.
21-9-2 home
14-12-5 road
bandl wrote:That's what I assumed89Hen wrote: Hasn't been an advantage in the playoffs
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Yesbandl wrote:Did this change?