Perron has a chance to match him today.

Quick thoughts on every second round series:

Lightning-Panthers (TBL wins 4-0): Overjoyed/thrilled/ecstatic/manic with excitement at how well this team is playing right now-all without Brayden Point. The stars are shining in Kuch, Hedman, and Stammer. Clutch contributions from Cernak, Colton, Perry, Paul, even Maroon. And Vasi...wow. In his last 5 games (since Game 7 of the 1st round): 181 out of 185 shots stopped, a .978 SV%, and a 0.80 GAA. Just unbelievable. Got to be ready for the winner of CAR/NYR though, whichever team advances is going to be a heck of a tough out either way.

Avalanche-Blues (COL leads 3-1): First off: I've disliked Kadri for a long time. But regardless of what you think about the Binnington play (which in my mind was a hockey play-nothing dirty about it at all), the threats and attacks he'd had to endure this week are nothing short of DISGUSTING. The lowlifes who've directed/forwarded this stuff to him are absolutely atrocious scumbags who will rot in hell, as they should. I've rarely been more happy for a player not on the Lightning than I was for Kadri when he got that hat trick. Must've been awesome for him. Hope he's able to thrive despite all this filth.

Now, onto the actual series-losing Binnington has cost the Blues a chance, IMO. Seravalli accurately used the phrase "Deer in the headlights" talking about Husso-he just hasn't looked comfortable. Also, the Avs are up 3-1 in this series without a single goal from MacKinnon and Makar, and a single empty-netter from Rantanen. Depth finally going the Avs way.

Flames-Oilers (EDM leads 3-1): What's happened to Calgary? Tkachuk and Gaudreau have vanished since Game 1, Vezina finalist Markstrom is playing like last year's version of himself, the D is in shambles, and even when breaks go their way (see: Rasmus Andersson scoring a goal from 160 feet away) they can't take advantage. On the other side, McDavid and Draisaitl-heck, even Kane and RNH-are absolutely shredding up the score sheet, Mike Smith has rediscovered the fountain of youth, D-men like Keith and Ceci are somehow playing quite well, and amazingly, they're one game away from the 3rd round. Flames are in a world of trouble.

Rangers-Hurricanes (Tied 2-2): The most evenly matched series so far. The difference in the Canes between being at home and on the road is glaring. They can't just bank on winning in Raleigh every time. They've haven't been bad, but Aho/Svechnikov/Teravainen have been pretty quiet so far, while Shesterkin has been a brick wall this series (5 goals allowed in 4 games). Meanwhile, Rangers keep getting contributions from different players-Vatrano, Copp, Zibanejad, Kreider, Fox, Panarin, etc. Canes will need to step up the offense if they want to advance. (Also, I'd put Andersen back in net if he's ready to come back. Raanta's been terrific, but Andersen had his best year in ages and should've been a Vezina finalist.)

Everyone that isn’t a Blues or Flames fan wants an Oilers Avs Conference Final right?

Nah, Edmonton doesn't deserve a conference finals appearance since their being carried by 2 players ( using the same logic as people did to discredit the Habs run, it's normal teams get carried by some players, whether at skater or goalie )

you're not wrong but perron's been really good this series too.

I guess it’s a good thing the team isn’t carried by just two players

Alex Ovechkin had 15 goals in 24 games in his Stanley Cup Win

The greatest goal scorer of our generation Evander Kane has 12 goals in 11 games

Guys been next to elite for a long time

That was a great TDL for Drury. Just some solid pickups.

I imagine that's a list of points for each player who was in a TDL deal. Also lol, Lehky 4 goals, no assists, my man

You are correct.

I also never appreciate Lehkonen enough. I guess I’ve just watched him more these playoffs but dude is legit. Does a lot of little things on the ice that can go unnoticed. I’m definitely a fan of his

Join the line lol, game 6 winner vs Vegas gives him HOF status automatically for us. He's the perfect guy for a 3rd line too which endears him to many

If I could have my ideal bottom six after watching these playoffs:
Lehkonen Paul Motte
Raffl Blackwell Perry

I would say for me

Colton-Paul-Lehkonen
Motte-Dowd-Perry

"They've only played eight forwards... so I wouldn't call it line matchups."Darryl Sutter talks about matching lines against McDavid and Draisaitl. #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/gaVLygvaeg

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 24, 2022

spoken like a man who is to stuck up to admit that his team is getting outcoached and outplayed

#Avs fans supporting Nazem Kadri. What a picture from @cogrizzly. pic.twitter.com/RFU3xp7ywx

— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) May 25, 2022

Husso is a great young goalie.

But boy am I scared for him tonight.

mack strikes early!

good game so far

macks gonna get another goal. i can feel it down in my plums

You were right

this might turn ugly if the avs go up 3-0

Tampa v. Colorado SCF would be great.
Maybe not as great as Edmonton v. Colorado WCF.

Nate got his fav Connor jammies on under his kit tonight!

He got an assist today