Toronto Jules

Exactly the worst start the Leafs could have wanted. Down 2-0 on the board, but also the crowd is now completely out of the game and it seems like all the energy is with the Lightning. Something needs to shift very soon.

If Matthew Savoie is still sitting on the board at #5 the Flyers better grab him.

Yes it does. I think the New Jersey Devils had the best overall lottery though.

Well then there ya go. I just hope he is on his game for the sake of the Rangers or they could really be up against the fence really quick if he lets in 3 or 4 soft ones fast.

I know there has been some talk of Georgiev, but you are probably right with the team on the brink of elimination they would have to go with the #1 goalie.

Buttman has had his share of that for sure. I am always in the belief that things work out in these weird ways to benefit ratings, media, and of course money as well. If Montreal gets the #1 pick that means the place will be packed for sure and not only that the area will be watching and buying beverages which means more money being spent. I always looks at things that way.

When a player can have 23 years tied to his career that is saying something. The guy put together one hell of a career.

I really think Montreal will get the #1 pick because the draft will be held in Montreal this year and that will make it exciting. They also have the best chances with the lottery so we shall see.

I think you you are on point with your remarks. The D is out of sorts and that is messing up a lot of what Igor is attempting to do unsuccessfully. The Rangers have the D to turn things around. Don't know if that will happen, but their backs are know up against the wall so we shall see what happens from here. I do think they need to start Georgiev in game 5 to just give it another look.

Congratulations to the Colorado Avalanche. They are one step closer. This also gives much needed rest for Darcy Kuemper .

I never count out the Captain. He is my favourite player and he will turn it up. I will than handle your share of the adult beverages.

How about Pat Verbeek? Who at first I didn't realize had 500+ goals.

Is the answer Keith Tkachuk?

Not sure if the Rangers can be completely counted out yet. Yes, Igor Shesterkin has been really shaky and the Rangers just might go with Alexandar Georgiev in game 5. The Rangers have too much talent though on both the offensive and defensive side.

This series is really now in the Panthers drivers seat heading back to Florida . They need to come out full throttle in game 5 because if they lay an egg in that game and head back to Washington Down 3 games to 2 it could easily be the end for them.

I think the Goal was by Carter Verhaeghe.

That OT ended pretty quick. Series all square.

Extra Skater gets the equalizers. 2-2

I believe it comes down to an over confident team coming up against a veteran team who has experience in the playoffs and the Capitals are giving them a huge fight. It is not over for the Panthers yet at all, but it is slipping away.

Will Samsonov hold up over these last minutes of the Florida strong offense?

Way more physical team it looks like is the Washington Capitals. 2-1 Capitals

If Igor Shesterkin continues to struggle a bit would you think the Rangers would have it in them to go with Alexandar Georgiev in game 5?

Not exactly sure what went on with the decision Trotz made when he walked away from the Washington Capitals after the championship season. This season however is a little different. Trotz had 1 year left on his contract so this had to come from the front office. Either they wanted to go in another direction on the bench or high profile players on the team were not really meshing with Trotz and they voiced their frustrations with the front office and that was the reason for the change. Obviously the team did not meet the goals they wanted to this season with missing the playoffs, but it was far from a horrible season.

Really surprised to hear this move with one more year on his contract. He will not be without a job for very long. Great coach.

The Florida Panthers are getting their monies worth in this first round series from the veteran team of the Washington Capitals. I still believe the Florida Panthers will come out of this series with the series win because they are the all around better team, but the Capitals are not going to go down lightly.