2022 NHL playoff predictions

[B1974]

Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe

He's my new favorite D-man.

 

[Ignatius]

He's my new favorite D-man.

He's been my favorite D for 2-3 years, he's probably the closest thing we've seen to Bobby Orr that I can think of. Incredible skating ability and he can generate offense with the best of the best in the game. Great defense and his physicality for his size and style of play is impressive as well.

 

[53' Stude]

Hoping Lightning bounce back. Great game last night

 

[Revving2Redline]

I was not blaming the goalies play per se, just referencing the injuries. Andersen out, Raanta out when they needed him the most. Kochetkov didn't have a chance at that point in the game I think and the first goal they scored on him set the tone and probably got in his head.

Who's your favorite goalie of all time? BTW I played in goal once in a tourney. We won but I was terrified the whole game, our goalie went down and we had no backup. Thankfully my team was lights out and I faced very few shots.

Hasek or Roy

 

[53' Stude]

Hoping Lightning put away the Rangers for good Saturday

 

[Ignatius]

I want the Rangers to lose just so this scumbag Trouba doesn't have the opportunity to injure more players.

 

[BlueOvalFitter]

I predict ANOTHER Stanley Cup!
GEAUX LIGHTNING!
3 PEAT!

 

[RoadDukie]

The field is set!

Can't wait for Wednesday... GO AVALANCHE,!!

 

[wemay]

Looks to me like two juggernauts will meet for the CUP. Lightning v Avalanche.

The NBAvfinals have been great too.

 

[BeerCan]

I think this is going to be a great series

 

[53' Stude]

I think this is going to be a great series

Yeah, I’m taking Lightning in 7 games

 

[tnt_motorsports]

Yeah, I’m taking Lightning in 7 games

If the Avalanche can hang tough in goal I think the Av’s in 6, maybe 7. They are stout and have a lot of high powered offense. Hopefully they can break the seal on Tampas low GAA…

Just my $0.02

 

[53' Stude]

If the Avalanche can hang tough in goal I think the Av’s in 6, maybe 7. They are stout and have a lot of high powered offense. Hopefully they can break the seal on Tampas low GAA…

Just my $0.02

Well, it will be one tough series. May the best team win

 

[B1974]

Vasilevskiy vs Kuemper or will the Av's keep Francouz in net they haven't said who will be starting the series. It'll be a good one.

 

[Ignatius]

The Avalanche looked like they were shaking off some rust but still outplayed Tampa for most of the game. I think they will only get better.

 

[c502cid]

Was that a game last night or the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Washington Generals?

 

[Ignatius]

Was that a game last night or the Harlem Globetrotters vs the Washington Generals?

The score was more like Broncos vs. Buccaneers.

The speed, puck possession, and shot suppression of the Avalanche is simply overwhelming the Lightning at this point. Colorado played perfect hockey in game two and this could be a short series if Tamp does crack the code soon.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

I still think the Av's in 6, maybe 5 and Makar is the MVP IMO. Yes I know McKinnon is a stud but Makar has really impressed me in the playoffs, especially when you consider his age.

just my $0.02

 

[BeerCan]

Whew. I don't mind saying that I am a little less worried after last night's game.

 

[Ignatius]

Whew. I don't mind saying that I am a little less worried after last night's game.

If you're a Lightning fan I would be worried about Kucherov being injured and for how long. Tampa has a lot of depth but already being short Point and now Kucherov, those are your two best forwards and gamebreakers on offense. I don't know what's worse, being without your two best forwards if you're Tampa or having two questionable goalies if you are Colorado? Game 4 promises to be an interesting and very important, pivotal game which might decide the series.