2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread

Hurt that the Stars couldn't take care of business when Detroit gave them the chance on Sunday.

But at least my Blackhawks have a chance to defend their Cup.

Not sure they will though. No Dustin Byfuglien and maybe no Dave Bolland means nobody to jump up and be a hero.

Vancouver in 6

Other picks:

Phoenix in 6 over Detroit
San Jose in 5 over Los Angeles
Anaheim in 6 over Nashville

And I don't care about the Leastern Conference first round matchups.

 

This is one of my favorite things to watch this time of year. I was going to start this thread tomorrow, if no one else did. I don't have to now. I think the Stanley Cup Playoffs are one of the very best postseasons in sports.

Here is the schedule for the first round of the playoffs.


http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=558669


2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
Sunday, 04.10.2011 / 10:00 PM / 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Quarterfinals
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The matchups have been determined, and the combatants will ratchet up their quest for the Stanley Cup, with the NHL's postseason beginning on Wednesday, April 13.

Here is the schedule for the 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals (ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN):

2011 EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES A
#1 vs. #8
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
Friday, April 15 at Washington, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, April 17 at New York, 3:00 p.m. NBC (HD), TSN
Wednesday, April 20 at New York, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23 at Washington, 3:00 p.m. TSN, NBC (HD)
*Monday, April 25 at New York, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 27 at Washington, TBD TSN

SERIES B
#2 vs. #7
Network
Thursday, April 14 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS-JIP
Saturday, April 16 at Philadelphia, 5:00 p.m. TSN
Monday, April 18 at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20 at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Friday, April 22 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS (JIP)
*Sunday, April 24 at Buffalo, 3:00 p.m. NBC (HD), TSN
*Tuesday, April 26 at Philadelphia, TBD TSN

SERIES C
#3 vs. #6
Network
Thursday, April 14 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
Monday, April 18 at Montreal, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS
Thursday, April 21 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Saturday, April 23 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), RDS, VERSUS
*Tuesday, April 26 at Montreal, TBD CBC (HD), RDS
*Wednesday, April 27 at Boston, TBD CBC (HD), RDS

SERIES D
#4 vs. #5
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
Friday, April 15 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18 at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
Wednesday, April 20 at Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD)
*Saturday, April 23 at Pittsburgh, TBD CBC (HD), VERSUS (JIP)
*Monday, April 25 at Tampa Bay, TBD CBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27 at Pittsburgh, TBD CBC (HD)

2011 WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
SERIES E
#1 vs. #8
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Friday, April 15 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Sunday, April 17 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Thursday, April 21 at Vancouver, 10:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24 at Chicago, 7:30 p.m. CBC (HD)
*Tuesday, April 26 at Vancouver, TBD CBC (HD)

SERIES F
#2 vs. #7
Network
Thursday, April 14 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at San Jose, 10:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Tuesday, April 19 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Thursday, April 21 at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. TSN
*Saturday, April 23 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, April 25 at Los Angeles, TBD TSN
*Wednesday, April 27 at San Jose, TBD TSN

SERIES G
#3 vs. #6
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Saturday, April 16 at Detroit, 1:00 p.m. NBC (HD), CBC (HD)
Monday, April 18 at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
Wednesday, April 20 at Phoenix, 10:30 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Friday, April 22 at Detroit, 7:00 p.m. CBC (HD), VERSUS
*Sunday, April 24 at Phoenix, TBD CBC (HD)
*Wednesday, April 27 at Detroit, TBD CBC (HD)

SERIES H
#4 vs. #5
Network
Wednesday, April 13 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. TSN
Friday, April 15 at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m. TSN
Sunday, April 17 at Nashville, 6:00 p.m. TSN
Wednesday, April 20 at Nashville, 8:30 p.m. TSN
*Friday, April 22 at Anaheim, 10:00 p.m. TSN
*Sunday, April 24 at Nashville, TBD TSN
*Tuesday, April 26 at Anaheim, TBD TSN



- * denotes if necessary
- All Times are Eastern

 

Love some playoff hockey. I personally think it is the hardest championship to win. Just wish the Stars were in it was all.

 

Only a few more hours to go.


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It was a sloppy first period between the Red Hawks and Coyotes. It seemed like there were a lot of penalties.

 

The dominant second period is what helped Detroit win game 1.

 

Habs and Sabres score Game 1 wins on the road.

Thus far, they join the Preds as the only playoff teams to win Game 1 on the road. Kings trying to make it a 4-4 split tonight in San Jose.

 

Game 1 between the Kings and Sharks was really good. The Sharks ended up winning in overtime.

 

Man, I have three teams I love to follow, the Stars (my favorite), the Flames and the Oilers and I went 0-3 in playoffs, so for me, I am pulling for my 4th favorite team, the Sabres! Let's go Sabs!

 

Caps go up on the Rags, 2-0.

'Ning knots up series with Pens.

And can somebody put out an APB for Patrick Kane and the rest of the Blackhawks offense? Please? For my sake, anyway?

 

If Kane doesn't show up tonight, just stick a fork in the team that Stan Bowman screwed up because he has no clue how to manage the salary cap.

B, your pick of Winterpeg in 6 hurts.

 

I asked Bob Stoops if I could have a mulligan on that Yotes-Wings pick.

He refused my request.

 

Will Vancouver be able to shut out Chicago tonight? I will be watching.

 

Chicago got a win.

 

The Red Wings swept the Coyotes to advance to the next round.

 

Good job Caps. 3 more to go. I loved the "We are Louder" chants today.

 

The Vancouver Canucks are competing with the Dallas Mavericks for Worst Chokejob of the Week it seems. Dallas turned in a solid effort with yesterday's blowing of a 23 point lead, but don't count out Luongo and the Canucks.

 

Boston is on fire in game 3 vs. Philadelphia. They have scored two goals in just over a minute into the game.

 

The Sharks win game 7 against the Red Wings to advance.

 

Well, Boston just blew a golden chance to go up 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Finals.

3-0 first period lead evaporates in the blink of an eye thanks to 2 goals from Teddy Purcell and Sean Bergenheim before Simon Gagne scores the game winner in the third.

And in the Western Conference Finals, some chick flashed Ben Eager of the Sharks.