Originally Posted by Chumlee67 (Post 17044617)

https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/ot...ly/c-297128352

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators issued the following statement regarding team captain Erik Karlsson and his wife, Melinda.

"The collective thoughts and prayers of the Ottawa Senators organization, the city of Ottawa and entire hockey community rest with Erik and Melinda Karlsson following the loss of their son.

We ask that you respect the family's wishes for privacy during the grieving process."

According to my bleacher report notification his wife was due sometime next month. Man is that awful...

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 17044650)

Stuff like this makes me think how stupid it is when I get annoyed with my kid. People who have endured something like that would give anything to be annoyed by their kid.

Originally Posted by coldengrey12 (Post 17044941)

The Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention.

By the Avs.

Who could play Vegas in the playoffs.

And Vegas is the higher seed.

What is this season?

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 17044982)

Was Mrazek yelling at the coaching staff when he got pulled last night? He stopped at the bench and seemed to talking to them and then went to the dressing room.

Originally Posted by kev87lads (Post 17045006)

Didn’t see the game. But Lyon should have started in the first place. He has been the better goalie.

Originally Posted by Lcsulla (Post 17044893)

Matty, you guys look sharp after a tough first period. I will try and be as objective as I can because I do like the Avs. Obviously their first 2 lines are killer, Barrie is great on D and Varlamov is amazing in net 99% of the time. That said, if they make they playoffs they will have to clean up two big things I have seen that will be exploited, one sometimes they get stuck in their own zone for what must seem like forever to you resulting in some tired guys on defense, also I noticed they do not keep much watch on guys shooting from the blue line (a compliment to Varly but still) which can obviously bute you in the ass with a good shot, a tip or a rebound. They look damn good but those two things could use a little attention.

Originally Posted by coldengrey12 (Post 17044941)

The Hawks were eliminated from playoff contention.

By the Avs.

Who could play Vegas in the playoffs.

And Vegas is the higher seed.

What is this season?

Originally Posted by TMoore4075 (Post 17045011)

Partying it up in the home of the NHL's 32nd team huh?

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 17045034)

I can’t help but just be overjoyed at how this season has gone. Going from 48 points to 88 points, with games left? Regardless of even making the playoffs (and they’ve put themselves in a good spot but have a tough schedule coming up), I’ll chalk this season up as a success and be proud of the Avs. It’s sustainable steps forward that they’ve taken rather than flash in the pan, and that’s what’s really encouraging.

Originally Posted by fonzz41 (Post 17045034)

The Avs still have some work to do on D no question, and if they make the playoffs they probably won’t make it past the first round.

But man... I can’t help but just be overjoyed at how this season has gone. Going from 48 points to 88 points, with games left? Regardless of even making the playoffs (and they’ve put themselves in a good spot but have a tough schedule coming up), I’ll chalk this season up as a success and be proud of the Avs. It’s sustainable steps forward that they’ve taken rather than flash in the pan, and that’s what’s really encouraging.

As for the game, was disappointed in Keith’s actions at the end. I think he finally let his frustration at the season - the team’s struggles as well as his own - bubble over. No need to throw that hip check with 10 seconds left in a 5-1 game and then go back to his stick swinging ways at the end.

Originally Posted by Brohan_Santana (Post 17045814)

Sucks that Carter Hart can't hold Ilya Samsonov's jock strap.

I mean let's be honest, Flyers are never destined to have a franchise goalie

Originally Posted by bradshaw06 (Post 17045939)

Sids goal tonight. Wow.

Originally Posted by Lcsulla (Post 17045863)

Every team has something to work on heading into the playoffs though. Last season Chicago took a dump offensively in the first round and got swept, Washington can never get past Pittsburgh, Sharks got mushed by the Oilers, etc, etc. That said anything can happen in the playoffs, heck it took the Penguins OT in a game seven to beat The Sens - who oddly enough have pulled a reverse Colorado going from a goal away from the SCF to - well, awful.



CO PK is amazing and their PP is heating up - if they can carry that into the playoffs along with Varly continuing to stop almost everything they could be a dangerous opponent. They are a point up on LA with a game in hand and 2 up on Anaheim. I am no Miss Cleo but if they keep up their solid play they probably get in though they have a damn tough schedule left.



I did not see the last minute of the game last night, truth be told I chucked my Kane jersey across the room after that empty netter and was changing into a long sleeve T shirt so by the time I glanced back at the TV the Hawks had a power play for the last 3 seconds and they were showing a replay of the scrum - I just flipped my TV off in frustration so I cannot comment on what Keith did because I did not see it.



Best of luck to you and the Avs!

Originally Posted by Roose13 (Post 17045938)

Great contribution to the discussion. I hope you have more.