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That's how Pettersson plays in the playoffs when he's on his game. What we are seeing is the slump Pettersson. So is he waiting to make a dramatic entrance? We could really use a 2nd about now. The last 2 games have been strange to say the least - we dominate G2 and lose, we barely hang in for G3 a...

This win was like a Psy Op of the Preds. The boys racked stupid shooting percentages on Saros on what I call quasi-designed PP plays, while their backup and the whole D stoned the Preds till late.

That has gotta stick in the Preds’ heads.

They defended like playoff winners defend. Lotta good battling by the boys in their own zone and good sticks. Couple brain farts, but DeSmith didn’t have to make too many five-alarm saves. They played pretty smart. Coulda used a EN goal, but they didn’t get undisciplined about it. Let them rest up a...

rats19 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:10 pm

Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 7:07 pm 11 shots is quite putrid

Rather have 28 shots… no goals?

It’s like they’re telling Nashville that they can win that way as well.

Zaddy giveth. Zaddy taketh away…

Cousin Strawberry wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:31 pm

Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:04 pm God I love Zadorov

Our best D tonight

Outside of Hughes, Zadorov has been the most impactful this whole series. Guy is making money.

Chef Boi RD wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:58 pm

Lancer wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:54 pm DeSmith is playing DeLightfully.

The rebound/puck bobbling machine?

Not going to hack on him when he gets his blocker whacked to free the puck. Somebody has to crush a Pred forward in the slot for that.

Stats by gone to the dressing room. Is the physicality starting to attrit the Preds?

DeSmith is playing DeLightfully.

My son was listing off the lineup of Team USA. Talk about a stacked team. They should be walking away with it unless their goaltending goes to shit.

I think Salt Lake is getting a loaded young team with a shitload of cap space and more good prospects on the way. Has the league addressed a possible realignment? Josh Doan is going to be a good player. Called that a few years ago. Six 20 goal scorers and Dylan Guenther with 18 in 45 games. Good, y...

They’re playing hard, but tight.

They just need to keep plugging without pressurizing themselves.

I’m just glad they’re not playing the Kings in the first round. Amen to that. Let them frustrate Edmonton or Dallas - preferably Edmonton, though Vegas might be able to get in their heads. As for Nashville, they won't be an easy out but Vancouver should beat them if Demko and Hughes play to form an...

Eastern Conference: Florida/Tampa - Florida in 7. Tampa has star power and muscle memory, but Florida's too deep. Toronto/Boston - Boston in 5. Toronto has forwards, but Boston has D and a goalie. Rangers/Washington - Rangers in 6. Washington will be plucky, but the Rangers are too stacked. Carolina...

I don't think Tochet is in the 'rest'em ahead of the playoffs' school of coaching - at least not this year. Besides, I don't think they play until Sunday so that is a decent amount of rest before Game 1. The only reason I would see him resting some skaters - I can imagine the likes of Cole or Myers ...