It will be interesting to see. The teams that had to actually play and try to win games are going to have a jump on getting into game shape and playing with intensity.

The round robin games I saw in the east were laughable for much of the game.

Not buying that somehow Philly is better than Tampa (even with injuries), Boston or Washington.
- Aetherial

I think it'll show the first game or 2...I'd be willing to bet the play in teams win the 1st game over the high seeds.

As for TB...Stamkos was a huge loss but they can play without him. If Hedman is out?? They just got a lot weaker...he is the backbone of that D core and without him that backend will struggle.

They are missing a top 3 D in the league and a 1st line C/W. They might be in trouble here.

I don't believe Boston or Washington took the round robin seriously from the start.
- gergeswillems

Agree. Boston and Washington playing to not get injured. My list of the top four teams that I would prefer to play. Wash scares me the most


Phi
Tampa
Boston
Wash

I think it'll show the first game or 2...I'd be willing to bet the play in teams win the 1st game over the high seeds.

As for TB...Stamkos was a huge loss but they can play without him. If Hedman is out?? They just got a lot weaker...he is the backbone of that D core and without him that backend will struggle.

They are missing a top 3 D in the league and a 1st line C/W. They might be in trouble here.
- Santo_44

I’m predicting whoever wins between the Leafs/Jackets will beat Tampa.

It will be interesting to see. The teams that had to actually play and try to win games are going to have a jump on getting into game shape and playing with intensity.

The round robin games I saw in the east were laughable for much of the game.

Not buying that somehow Philly is better than Tampa (even with injuries), Boston or Washington.
- Aetherial

I don't wanna say that teams didn't try or anything, because I think they did, but from the games I watched, it looked to me like Philly cared more and went all out more than the other three teams did.

I don't wanna say that teams didn't try or anything, because I think they did, but from the games I watched, it looked to me like Philly cared more and went all out more than the other three teams did.
- GreatGigInTheSky

For Bruce

Last day of my vacation. 326 emails to go through. Need to be in the office at 7:30am lol
- AdamFrench

I feel your pain but I can't go to bed before midnight even if I tried... I'm an incurable nighthawk.

keys to winning tonight:

-Keep the SUPER line together the whole game
-dont let columbus get comfortable and dominate the physical game
-get someone in front of Merzlikins.

keys to winning tonight:

-Keep the SUPER line together the whole game
-dont let columbus get comfortable and dominate the physical game
-get someone in front of Merzlikins.
- wingz4life

Korpisalo is starting as Elvis is hurt.

Korpisalo is starting as Elvis is hurt.
- mjones242

Elvis has left the bubble

How are we doing in here? Nervous or confident?
- RickJames77

Nervous excitement and optimism... cautious.

Really would love to see the 4th line rewarded with a goal. What a game they had. Been pretty solid when they're on the ice.

My wife retires end of October and just decided to do some part time work out of the house. I quietly supported the idea (for her)
- Canada Cup

Dang, just old geezers on here

Dang, just old geezers on here
- Landsbergfan

Yup..

Korpisalo is starting as Elvis is hurt! After eating 15 peanutbutter sandwiches just for breakfast!
- mjones242

I heard it was 10 lol 😆

Korpisalo is starting as Elvis is hurt.
- mjones242

Yeah he’s butthurt. Almost died on the toilet after last game.

Werenski in
Elvis left the building

I still think Boston is the team to beat in the East.
- Zezel

Agree & they are doing a bang up job getting beat

Werenski in
Elvis left the building
- Nighthawk

Good. Rather an injured player on the ice then a healthy one.

Good. Rather an injured player on the ice then a healthy one.
- systemtool

Yes Muzzin tested his sledge today

I feel your pain but I can't go to bed before midnight even if I tried... I'm an incurable nighthawk.
- mjones242

You rang

You rang
- Nighthawk

Johnsson activated. Would you put him in tonight?
For who? Robertson?

If Johnsson plays tonight, who sits? Robertson?

Johnsson activated. Would you put him in tonight?
For who? Robertson?
- OurSaviour_34

I hate you

Johnsson activated. Would you put him in tonight?
For who? Robertson?
- OurSaviour_34

I wouldn't.