*** 2021-22 Eastern Conference Finals: Tampa Bay Lightning (A3) at New York Rangers (M2) - (TBL WIN 4-2) ***

[GratefulFlyers]

A lot of the Rangers look like they're glad it's over...Zib, Panarin both look a little too relieved...

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Barclay Goodrow still has buds on the Lightning....he can be seen holding up the line as his former teammates take extra time with him.

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Just now, SaucyJack said:

All right then.  I want to see them embrace that trophy, pick it up like Ovie did 4 years back!

 

Well, let's see....I don't believe they were afraid to do so that last two years...

[FD19372]

Avs in 7, but I reserve the right to change my mind after Game 1. 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Stammer keeping it real...he realizes the work they still have ahead.
Gave the Avs much props just now in the interview....but feels his group can get it done!

THAT my friends, is a Captain!

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

5 minutes ago, SaucyJack said:

All right then.  I want to see them embrace that trophy, pick it up like Ovie did 4 years back!

 

Stammer with the hoist!!
Carrying that sucker back to TB HQ!

Edited June 12, 2022 by TropicalFruitGirl26

[Math]

I think we can all agree that this SC final will be better than last year, which was the worst of the modern era.

[SaucyJack]

3 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

don't believe they were afraid to do so that last two years...

Whaddya know…I did not remember.  Good to see Stamkos lift it again.  OK, Colorado’s failure to lift their trophy has me thinking to place a small wager on underdog TB in the Finals.  

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Just now, Math said:

I think we can all agree that this SC final will be better than last year, which was the worst of the modern era.

 

Question is...Will Corey Perry FINALLY find himself on the right side of it? 

[FD19372]

I'll say this...even if they don't beat the Avs, the Lightning are probably the best team since the 90s Red Wings, and maybe just maybe...the 80's Oilers or Islanders....the last team to win four straight Stanley Cups.

Edited June 12, 2022 by FD19372

[Captain Lando]

All I know is this Final is going to be epic.  Both teams will be facing their toughest tests of the playoffs and I know it is going to be fun to watch these two teams battle it out. 

[Math]

4 minutes ago, TropicalFruitGirl26 said:

Question is...Will Corey Perry FINALLY find himself on the right side of it? 

 

and 15 years between two cups, I'm wondering if it's some sort of record.

[SaucyJack]

I hope Maple Leaf fans feel slightly better to see the team that knocked them out still fighting.  (But still rueing that cruel first round seeding.)

[notfondajane]

On 5/31/2022 at 12:25 PM, mojo1917 said:

I know the Rangers swept the season series. 

I still don't believe in them.

I can't help but think were it not for the Jacob Trouba elbow, We'd be talking about the wild game 7 between the Pens and 'Canes.

I picked Bolts in 6

Igor is too good for them to not be in every game. So the Blueshirts will win a couple.

I just think Tampa has the championship recipe; they are playing better now than they were in the regular season.

I think they have that extra gear that the Rangers don't....yet.

To be honest, in the Pens Rangers series. Games 5,6 and 7, the Pens offense quit after taking leads. The defense looked confused at times. If not for that fact, the Rangers would have and should have lost that series.

[notfondajane]

Im guess the Lighting in 7. This should be an excellent series.

[CorkyM]

The Rangers are out but assume that they will be back strong next year. I will pick the Lightning in six. 

[TropicalFruitGirl26]

Everyone is more than welcome to continue talking Lightning-Rangers here, but if you want to get into Tampa Bay - Colorado, the Stanley Cup Finals thread is now up, with poll.

So go check that out, vote your prediction, and start chatter about the Bolts n Avs there.
Polls will close Friday, June 17th.

Enjoy the Finals everyone!

Edited June 12, 2022 by TropicalFruitGirl26