Western Conference Second Round: (1) Colorado Avalanche vs (3) St.Louis Blues

[The Comish]

Avs in 7. Blues are a tough out.

[4T2]

I'm taking the Avs in 6. Blues will give them a rough go, but ultimately Mack will pull it off

[saucelife90]

Avs in 6.

[PenguinHunter]

Avalanche in 7 games.

This is going to be the year we look back at and say....

Remember how many series went to 7 games!

[blayze]

I always underestimate the Blues and they prove me wrong, so I'll have to go with Avs in 6

[Swarley]

Blues in 7

[dejeanneret]

No disrespect to Colorado, but there's something about this Blues team that screams really, really tough playoff out to me and that they're even more dangerous in the underdog role. I'll take the Blues in 7.

[rataylor22]

I'll believe the Avs can lose this year when they do. Avs in 5.

[tweetdrivr]

Minny was a complete no show in the last few games. We’re still talking about Binnington and Husso here. Neither has suddenly turned into something special. Avs in 5.

[chuckcouples]

Blues in 6. No idea why but the Avs have a history of losing in the second round so I will assume they do it again this year.

[Rylant]

It is an interesting point. If somebody is really crouched over and you hit him in the face with your stick, is it high sticking? What if he is lying on the ice and you hit him in the face with your stick? Is there a height restriction for high sticking?

Rylant

[forumname]

It is an interesting point. If somebody is really crouched over and you hit him in the face with your stick, is it high sticking? What if he is lying on the ice and you hit him in the face with your stick? Is there a height restriction for high sticking?

Rylant

I'm really curious to see what people have to say about that tomorrow as well. I wouldn't think that would be considered a high-stick but I'm no expert when it comes to the rulebook.

[Invictus]

I'm pretty sure, but not positive, it's over the height of the crossbar or shoulders.

Can always call something else like slashing.

[saucelife90]

The rules analyst on TNT said even though the stick was under his shoulders, you still have an obligation to be in control of your stick.

[tweetdrivr]

Well one can pretty quickly find the rule book on this amazing thing called “the internet”…

https://cms.nhl.bamgrid.com/images/a...-file/file.pdf

Rule 60 – High-sticking
60.1 High-sticking – For “high-sticking the puck”, refer to Rule 80.
A “high stick” is one which is carried above the height of the opponent’s shoulders. Players must be in control and responsible for their stick. However, a player is permitted accidental contact on an opponent if the act is committed as a normal windup or follow through of a shooting motion, or accidental contact on the opposing center who is bent over during the course of a face-off. A wild swing at a bouncing puck would not be considered a normal windup or follow through and any contact to an opponent above the height of the shoulders shall be penalized accordingly.