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Post by Lithfan on Jun 9, 2021 21:08:19 GMT -5
Where has that game been all playoffs. Those are the Islanders who can win a Cup. Loved the way we played in that 3rd period after giving up the goal. That was a clinic in how to protect a lead. Kept the puck in their end, completely shut them down. Almost no chances over the last 15 minutes.
And how about a little credit for Lamoriello. Sajac and Palmieri were great tonight. Neither guy did much in the regular season, but those guys stepped up big time, especially Sajac coming in for Wahlstrom.
Penalty kill is gonna have to get a lot better, but tonight is for celebrating a win. Worry about Tampa tomorrow.
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Post by RobR on Jun 9, 2021 21:30:51 GMT -5
Bring on Tampa. We got this!!!
LGI!!!!!
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Post by Lithfan on Jun 9, 2021 21:32:54 GMT -5
Highest scoring team in the playoffs with 43 goals: The New York Islanders. Never thought that would be possible.
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Post by RobR on Jun 9, 2021 21:34:48 GMT -5
Where has that game been all playoffs. Those are the Islanders who can win a Cup. Loved the way we played in that 3rd period after giving up the goal. That was a clinic in how to protect a lead. Kept the puck in their end, completely shut them down. Almost no chances over the last 15 minutes. And how about a little credit for Lamoriello. Sajac and Palmieri were great tonight. Neither guy did much in the regular season, but those guys stepped up big time, especially Sajac coming in for Wahlstrom. Penalty kill is gonna have to get a lot better, but tonight is for celebrating a win. Worry about Tampa tomorrow. It was good back and forth hockey but when we stop hitting and forechecking our game goes down the toilet. We figured that out after the last Bruins goal and started playing our game. I'd still rather Wahlstrom over Zajac but that doesn't matter right now. LGI!!!!! |
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Post by Lithfan on Jun 9, 2021 21:39:06 GMT -5
Where has that game been all playoffs. Those are the Islanders who can win a Cup. Loved the way we played in that 3rd period after giving up the goal. That was a clinic in how to protect a lead. Kept the puck in their end, completely shut them down. Almost no chances over the last 15 minutes. And how about a little credit for Lamoriello. Sajac and Palmieri were great tonight. Neither guy did much in the regular season, but those guys stepped up big time, especially Sajac coming in for Wahlstrom. Penalty kill is gonna have to get a lot better, but tonight is for celebrating a win. Worry about Tampa tomorrow. It was good back and forth hockey but when we stop hitting and forechecking our game goes down the toilet. We figured that out after the last Bruins goal and started playing our game. I'd still rather Wahlstrom over Zajac but that doesn't matter right now. LGI!!!!! Wahlstrom is the better player with much more upside. But after he went down, who would you rather have had out there, Sajac or Dal Colle. Lou's trade deadline acquisitions the last two years have all been huge in this playoff; Where would we be without Pageau, Palmiere and Sajac? |
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Post by RobR on Jun 9, 2021 21:51:26 GMT -5
It was good back and forth hockey but when we stop hitting and forechecking our game goes down the toilet. We figured that out after the last Bruins goal and started playing our game. I'd still rather Wahlstrom over Zajac but that doesn't matter right now. LGI!!!!! Wahlstrom is the better player with much more upside. But after he went down, who would you rather have had out there, Sajac or Dal Colle. Lou's trade deadline acquisitions the last two years have all been huge in this playoff; Where would we be without Pageau, Palmiere and Sajac? I agree 100% because I never want to see DalColle on the ice ever again. I liked the Palmeiri trade from the get go because it was all about this year but even though Zajac had a decent game we are going to need goal scorers in next round. I think Wahlstrom would be a much better option against Tampa and I hope he returns. LGI!!!! |
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Post by Big L on Jun 9, 2021 22:07:35 GMT -5
THAT
WAS
AAESOME!
The barn be like a fat guy at the buffet- “YES, I WILL HAVE AT LEAST TWO MORE”
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Post by Lithfan on Jun 9, 2021 22:29:39 GMT -5
THAT WAS AAESOME! The barn be like a fat guy at the buffet- “YES, I WILL HAVE AT LEAST TWO MORE” Were you there for this one? |
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Post by Big L on Jun 9, 2021 22:34:10 GMT -5
THAT WAS AAESOME! The barn be like a fat guy at the buffet- “YES, I WILL HAVE AT LEAST TWO MORE” Were you there for this one? Nope, sadly didn’t have tix for this one. that would have been epic! |
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Post by shakin on Jun 9, 2021 22:37:58 GMT -5
conference finals two years in a row
this is the best islanders team since the cup years
just some perspective
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Post by adpz on Jun 12, 2021 19:41:42 GMT -5
Those four cups were the highlight of my childhood. I caught some of the Bruin games after like 30 years of not caring. What are our chances vs Tampa? And, then Las Vegas?
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Post by Jets Things on Jun 12, 2021 22:30:00 GMT -5
I grew up in Garden City, right near the Barn. But I was born into a Rangers family. My kids have adopted the Islanders and I'm ok with that. Go Isles (for my kids)!
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Post by Lithfan on Jun 13, 2021 17:24:52 GMT -5
What a game. Clinic in playoff hockey on the road. This was not stealing a game, we were the better team today. Heavy forecheck, physical, winning puck battles, controlling the puck, keeping TB in their own end through most of the 3rd period. Bullshit penalty call gave them the 6 on 4, but aside from that final 90 seconds, we controlled almost the entire 3rd period. Was really hoping to get a split in Tampa, but now I want game 2 also.
LETS GO ISLANDERS!!!
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Post by Big L on Jun 13, 2021 17:26:06 GMT -5
Does Tampa play their games at the public library?
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Post by RobR on Jun 13, 2021 17:31:47 GMT -5
Does Tampa play their games at the public library? I used to attend some of their games and it's very mellow compared to NY, although the last Isles/Lightning playoff series back in the early 2000's it was very loud because they used those artificial bang sticks. Tampa fans are pussies. |
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