NHL opens tonight, and holy cow what a debut!
On the first 3 shots the kid took as an NHL player went in. Yep, 18-yo kid in he debut for the Maple Leafs, had a hat trick on the first 3 shots he took as an NHL player. Say that again: Three. Shots. And they all went in :o :o :o
And in classic Maple Leafs we-can't-get-it-right-even-when-we-get-it-right fashion, they still lost the game :2funny: :2funny: >:D
QuoteAuston Matthews delivered an NHL debut for the ages on Wednesday, scoring four goals on a night that won't soon be forgotten in the rich history of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 19-year-old from Scottsdale, Arizona, chosen first overall in June's NHL draft, scored on his first three shots against the Senators, with the hat trick prompting visiting Leafs fans at the Canadian Tire Center in Ottawa to throw hats onto the ice.
Three was not enough, however.
Matthews took a pass from linemate William Nylander on a 2-on-1 break and scored a fourth goal (on just his sixth shot) with three seconds left in the second period, becoming the first player in modern NHL history to score that many in his debut.
http://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/17782238/auston-matthews-toronto-maple-leafs-records-four-goals-nhl-debut
Yep. Conner McDavid got things rolling with two goals and a assist as well. The young guys definitely stole the show on night one. Plus the Leaf's still suck :2funny:
All in all, a great start to the season.
Thank God there's hockey again!
https://www.thebeaverton.com/2016/10/auston-matthews-retires-greatest-leaf-franchise-history/
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At the Canes-Panthers game tonight, 3 rows off the ice. All 5 goals have been right in front of us. Since we're currently up 3-2, I'm fine if there are no more goals tonight :)
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Did I see the Panthers fired their coach after that game?
Quote from: OJsDad on November 30, 2016, 04:32:42 PM
Did I see the Panthers fired their coach after that game?
Rather unceremoniously too
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/11/28/florida-panthers-fired-their-coach-and-then-made-him-find-his-own-way-home
Then the Canes went to NY and blew a 2-goal lead to the Rangers...
Bruins lost a shoot out to the Flyers >:(
The Dallas Jumbotron operator was having some fun yesterday.
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Apparently it's not the first time. The guys that run the Dallas Jumbotron are AWE. SOME.
http://thehockeywriters.com/dallas-stars-jumbotron-10-greatest-hit/
killer move my Connor McDavid at the All-Star game. Ouch
[yt]https://youtu.be/tu4PK8NOiRc[/yt]
best shootout goal ever?
[yt]https://youtu.be/aFijBeEd2XA[/yt]
That was awesome. However it did start with announced noting, "Lenner has not made a save in a shootout this year".
https://theringer.com/2017-nhl-playoffs-auston-matthews-toronto-maple-leafs-mitch-marner-william-nylander-5c16e6757863
Good start to the postseason last night! Love playoff hockey. :notworthy:
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Going back to the Finals!
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Nice job by the Pens.
And Canada is denied a chance at the cup again. What are we looking at 25+ years since Montreal won it last time?
Go easy. It's not like it's their national sport.
Tough loss for my Sens... 3-2 in double OT. :(
Montreal last won in 1993.
But most of the NHL being Canadians we get the cup every year anyway. ;)
Think Hockey will ever catch on in Canada? :-"
Quote from: Steelgrave on May 26, 2017, 10:07:20 AM
Think Hockey will ever catch on in Canada? :-"
They need to learn how to play it first :P
Quote from: Barthheart on May 26, 2017, 08:19:45 AM
Tough loss for my Sens... 3-2 in double OT. :(
Montreal last won in 1993.
But most of the NHL being Canadians we get the cup every year anyway. ;)
The Canadian coping mechanism, eh?
GO SMASHVILLE!!!
Smashville has been used pretty generally since their sweep of Chicago.
I find it difficult to really trash talk the Preds. They swept Chicago, who I hate. Then they beat Anaheim, who I loathe. Plus, Subban going to the Cup is a fantastic middle finger to the Canadiens, who might be my most hated team in all of sports. If it was anybody but the Pens playing them in the finals, I'd be all in on cheering Nashville.
I want another south-of-the-Mason-Dixon-Line team to win, just to tweak the Canadians... ;D
I like the Pens and they've had an amazing run through the playoffs, but I'm rooting for the Predators in this one.
That's the spirit fellas! GO SMASHVILLE!!
Go Preds!
Malkin!
Sheary!
Fuck. Pens may win in four.
Bonino!
Hosmer! WOOT! ROYALS!
Quote from: Bison on May 29, 2017, 09:06:27 PM
Hosmer! WOOT! ROYALS!
this is the hockey thread, take it easy.
Quote from: mirth on May 29, 2017, 09:26:53 PM
Quote from: Bison on May 29, 2017, 09:06:27 PM
Hosmer! WOOT! ROYALS!
this is the hockey thread, take it easy.
Its ok they put in Soria and he blew the lead. Worst damned reliever in baseball.
Well look at that the Penguins are collapsing.
Never mind. That other team decided to let the Pens win.
:P
Apparently the Penguins went 37 minutes between shots on goal. That's some serious defense...
So that team that's occupying space on the ice as the Pens are busy playing hockey is not looking so good.
And changing the guy standing in front of the net didn't help much.
Go Pens?!
I'm only watching in between innings of the Royals game.
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^that's funny
Go Preds!
GO SMASHVILLE!!!!
WOOHOO!! All tied up baby!!!
I guess the Pens decided to play some hockey tonight.
No joke.
This one may just go 7.
That is certainly my hope.
Me too.
Hell of game tonight. Congrats to the Penguins.
Congrats to the Pens.
Bummer for the Preds, but damn the Pens are good.
Yeah Pens! Keeping the cup outta Mint Julip land for another year. :bd:
Quote from: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 08:57:07 AM
Yeah Pens! Keeping the cup outta Mint Julip land for another year. :bd:
You forgot to mention and in 'Merica for another year. :arr:
Quote from: Bison on June 12, 2017, 02:14:16 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 08:57:07 AM
Yeah Pens! Keeping the cup outta Mint Julip land for another year. :bd:
You forgot to mention and in 'Merica for another year. :arr:
Could be time to rename it.
Quote from: mirth on June 12, 2017, 02:20:28 PM
Quote from: Bison on June 12, 2017, 02:14:16 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 08:57:07 AM
Yeah Pens! Keeping the cup outta Mint Julip land for another year. :bd:
You forgot to mention and in 'Merica for another year. :arr:
Could be time to rename it.
What are you going to call it.... The Trump Thunder Mug?
The Suckit Hosers! Cup
Quote from: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 02:24:12 PM
Quote from: mirth on June 12, 2017, 02:20:28 PM
Quote from: Bison on June 12, 2017, 02:14:16 PM
Quote from: Barthheart on June 12, 2017, 08:57:07 AM
Yeah Pens! Keeping the cup outta Mint Julip land for another year. :bd:
You forgot to mention and in 'Merica for another year. :arr:
Could be time to rename it.
What are you going to call it....?
Ours. Now go have one manufactured out of gold and encrusted with diamonds.
And we'll take that one too :P
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/bryan-bickell-grinder/