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Speaking of "Bannertown, USA," when are we doing our Ants thread awards again? I need to add to my metaphorical rafters

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Agreed!

Also, when are we going to get ants NHL emojis?

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Key points for tonight's games:

-Can the Rangers continue to frustrate the Habs offense and steal game 2?

-Will Columbus be able to put up more of a fight, or will this series really just be the 4-0 sweep I expected?

-Allen had 51 saves in a game 1 win for the Blues. How long can he keep the ship from sinking under that pressure?

-Can the Oilers look good for more than 20 minutes of hockey?

-Will a Canadian team finally win a game in these playoffs? (hopefully not in Montreal!)

-Can we still figure out a way to name the entire Hawks roster in this thread when the Hawks are off tonight?

Tonight's picks:

Columbus at Pittsburgh: Penguins-3 Blue Jackets-2 OT

St. Louis at Minnesota: Wild-4 Blues-1

San Jose at Edmonton: Oilers-3 Sharks-2

and finally....

New York at Montreal: Rangers-3 Canadiens-1

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Not thrilled with the flat start for the first 8 minutes or so. Beyond thrilled that Sid got his 50th career postseason goal!

^ Unfortunately the Habs' offense does not appear quite as frustrated tonight.

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:shrug Here's hoping!

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They beat Hank without a stick in the first one. Even the announcers called that goal happening about 30 seconds before it did. Second got Hank stick side.

I actually like the way the Rangers have played, but they have no room for any more errors now.

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its been a great first period. physical, refs letting them play... cant wait for the second.

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C'est impossible maintenant

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Ouch! That'll do it. And now the Habs have a 5-3. So much for committing no more errors!

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I really like the way the Rangers are playing! I'll take a 1 goal lead into the third any day!

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Yes indeedy! Just one more period for both the Rags and Pens! I'd like the Pens to give up fewer chances, but that Crosby-Guentzel-Sheary line is so secksay!

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Pretty sure a number of pens were playing possum this season.

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I'll PM Matty soon and see if I can help him knock these out this year. I remember last year he said his creative juices were burning out so I'll try to steer it back on the rails

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2 down! #Jacketsin5, eh? :lol Don't know if Columbus can win 4 out of 5 against the Pens, but we shall we. I like the Pens' chances to advance right now, though.

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Pens flipped a switch. We'll see how far it can take them

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Calverts hit was pretty unnecessary at the end there.

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I somehow knew that was coming....


Why was Nick Holden on the ice?????

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Grabner was hurt. Entire line was tired. Inexcusable, but understandable.

Let's go OT

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Yeah I don't know why everyone thought the Jackets were an actual threat. Ivd been saying for weeks that I don't trust them. And this also further emphasizes my point that the Caps cannot get lost in a lengthy series with the fucking Leafs. Pittsburgh has zero intention of doing the same with Columbus.

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The jackets strategy probably would have rattled a Bylsma led Pens, but things are different now. We saw this show last playoffs.

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Grabner had two chances to clear the puck too. Oh well, overtime. Rangers are playing with house money either way.

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All of this is true as fuck.

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Rangers in under 5 minutes

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Pens looked dominant tonight.

I could see Calvert getting a game for that cross check.

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Just a matter of when for MTL in OT. Rangers with no momentum since 6 min left in the 3rd.

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Excellent defensive shift by NYR.

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Rangers with nothing going through 7. Yikes

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Its been all habs so far.

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This will be one of those lopsided ot games where nyr get one on their one chance

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Rangers have been playing real well albeit entirely in their defensive zone. Not a good look