3. Washington Capitals vs 6. New York Islanders - East Quarterfinal

[audiopile]

Who did you jinx this time?

*I still agree though. And today there's even an F1 race to watch in the meantime.

May I suggest Formula E instead? No fossil fuels.

[The Comish]

May I suggest Formula E instead? No fossil fuels.

Ew, gross. Slot cars. The sound and the fury of race cars are important. I watched part of an electric car race series event and there was just something missing. For me, it's like taking hitting out of hockey, it's just not the same game.

[Eskimo Brother]

I only watch it because one of my friends couldn't stop talking about it and it was enough that I caught on. I have no vested interest in racing other than that haha.

The Caps look to be just about done though...

[The Comish]

Another scrummy game going on right now with the Caps fighting for their playoff lives! I like the way the Isles are playing right now. Caps aren't a joke, although having Backstrom out has to hurt.

[PenguinHunter]

I am glad Washington didn’t get swept. Anyone put any money on them coming back from 3-0?

[The Comish]

I am glad Washington didn’t get swept. Anyone put any money on them coming back from 3-0?

Nope, but if Backstrom comes back, I'd be tempted. Still think the Isles will put them away next game...or the next.

[hockeyrobot]

Ovechkin is the man. I hope this goes 7 now. Coming back from 3-0 is so much less daunting now because you don't have those travel days back and forth to deal with. It's just hotel and back to the rink.

[butch]

holtby also played well last night ; could have been worse than a 2 goal lead to come back from .

cizikas , clutter , mayfield and maybe a few others got banged up last night so we'll see if the physical toll helps caps in game 5 .

there wasnt much constant 5 on 5 flow which is the isles bread and butter . many 4 on 4's , 5 on 4's , 4 on 3's expiring at different times as the refs were whistle happy .

[The Comish]

Islanders and their system is rolling right now. They take it in 5.

EB nailed it!

I have to admit that I like this Islander team, all hard work and defensive structure. I'm a little old school. I once dreamed of trying to put together a beer league team that understood and was disciplined enough to play the trap!! lol

[butch]

brock nelson to tom wilson after the second empty netter

''pack your shit''

[Eskimo Brother]

EB nailed it!

I have to admit that I like this Islander team, all hard work and defensive structure. I'm a little old school. I once dreamed of trying to put together a beer league team that understood and was disciplined enough to play the trap!! lol

Woop. Nice to have at least one right!