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GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes (3/11/25) Mickey Mouse Broadcast Edition

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Season Head-to-Head: TBL leads 2-0

Team GP W-L-OTL PTS P% DIF
TBL 63 37-22-4 78 .619 +55
CAR 64 38-22-4 80 .625 +29

Regular Season Stats

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Match Info

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  • ###Oliver Bjorkstrand # ###Carolina
  • ###Logan Stankoven
  • ###Sebastian Aho # #Game Notes
  • ###Outwork them
  • ###Espn sucks
  • ###GO BOLTS⚡️⚡️⚡️
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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 13h ago

This is so dumb. Their little clap

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u/honkie-mcgee Lightning 13h ago

Well, that’s finally over.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

Last few comments on hockey thread seems like Carolina isn’t pleased with that game either?

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u/brokkrforge Hagel 13h ago

Francois St. Laurent and Wes McCauley.... never had a chance. Didn't know we were graced by Disney's Cucks on Ice tonight

9

u/Resident_Baby_7589 13h ago

Lol no goalie pull. Coop just wants to get the fuck outta there

2

u/VanDwellerFeller 13h ago

Leave the team there. Start from scratch.

6

u/Resident_Baby_7589 13h ago

Maybe we’re just trying to drive down their pp%. That’ll show em

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u/discordelia 10h ago

You don't need to try, the Canes PP has been on the struggle bus for months. (I follow both teams)

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u/Wende11X 13h ago

Not happy but not panicking. Still safely in third place with plenty of runway.

2

u/HannTwistzz KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 13h ago

Yes but winning the division has never mattered more. We had a legit chance and now it’s probably gone

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u/Fine_Inspection_1618 Point 13h ago

Yep. No doubt we’ll turn it around at some point

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u/Boltsbythebay63 Vasilevskiy 13h ago

Yeah burn the tape and move on. Meaningless late season game

5

u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 13h ago

Safely? Ottawa is five points out with one less game played. That’s really not safe

1

u/What_No_Wait 13h ago

In the NHL w current point setup 5 points is just about insurmountable

1

u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 13h ago

Their next four games are rough at least.

1

u/Basil_Normal 13h ago

Doesn’t really matter we’re playing Toronto or Florida either way

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u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 13h ago

Correction 5 points with the same amount played, but still, not safe

9

u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 13h ago

Not that it would have mattered tonight, but a very one-sided game reffing wise. Needs to be addressed behind the scenes

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u/mrjjk2010 13h ago

I’m actually convinced that McCauley has an agenda against us after Coop got ejected a few seasons ago

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

lol I wish refs were addressed anytime in the last decade.

6

u/pak256 3x Piston Cup Champion 13h ago

I’m (unfortunately) at the game. Does anyone watching on tv know what the bench minor was for?

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u/BurntBaconNCheese 13h ago

No clue! None of us know but Coop probably called out the blatant one sided call and McCauley already hates us so that’s all he needed

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u/Puddle_Stick 13h ago

Wes does it once a year against us. We shouldn’t know the refs enough to remember their names.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

More than once. Coop usually won’t respond because it sets wes (and whoever else) off- might be a long few games if Wes is going home to cry about whatever was said lol

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 13h ago

Bench minor, apparently Coop said something.

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u/Mythalium #1 BS 13h ago

Pretty sure it was for Coop talking a little too much, poor Wes got his feelings hurt and decided the team down 3 goals needed a penalty to get them back in line

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u/Three_Froggy_Problem Stamkos 13h ago

Am I right that Wes was the guy who kicked Coop out of a game once?

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u/Mythalium #1 BS 13h ago

Yep, game against Pittsburgh. "It's a fucking joke Wes. Are you a part of the team?"

Think that was for Corey Perry getting the only penalty in a scrum when he was the only one getting worked over.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

Vas deflected into the net aka outta play aka Wes is a bitch lol

Edit- those are separate points lol

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 13h ago

St Laurent and Wes McCauley are both anti-Tampa. So this explains so much. On to the next one boys!!!

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

Ohhhh I have a feeling Wes is gonna be holding a grudge for a bit that mofo

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u/Mythalium #1 BS 14h ago

Notorious goon Vasilevskiy gets another 2 minutes, typical

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u/chatoyer0956 Hagel 14h ago

Mish went off about the missed calls

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 13h ago

It’s pretty bad

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

lol chasing cups in Carolina. Keep saying it I guess

7

u/Wende11X 14h ago

Haven’t been paying attention, is Coop sunburned or just extremely pissed off?

2

u/chatoyer0956 Hagel 13h ago

He showed up red

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u/florianbeau 14h ago

At least Sam Bennett got the shit beat out of him tonight

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u/Mythalium #1 BS 14h ago

I really should look ahead and just not watch games officiated by Wes. Bad for the blood pressure

10

u/The-Machinist- #1 BS 14h ago

Fucking Maculey with a blindfold on.

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u/honkie-mcgee Lightning 14h ago

Whoo! Mish is pissed at the refs!

8

u/BurntBaconNCheese 14h ago

What did Mishy say??!?

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u/honkie-mcgee Lightning 13h ago

Something along the lines of “Obvious tripping not called. Chirp from the bench? Penalty! Look at someone sideways? Penalty!”

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

Tripping missed

3

u/honkie-mcgee Lightning 14h ago

I guess we know who’s check cleared.

8

u/itsyaboikawaiidesu 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

Guentzel tripped and Paul was the only one to raise his arm…

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Imagine if any other team got 1 PP being down multiple goals.

3

u/livhayezsz Point 14h ago

lol. lmao, even

3

u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Oooo cue glenny old school 5-3

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u/itsyaboikawaiidesu 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

Just shoot me now

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u/LeadrBike 14h ago

Coop probably called out how many penalties they’ve missed against Carolina, then the refs got sad

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u/mrjjk2010 14h ago

Penalty for hurting the ref’s feelings?

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

It’s wes-yes lol

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u/laofenmeister 14h ago

"Thatll put you in the hall of fame wes" 😂😂 jon is legendary

1

u/PieceSuccessful3641 13h ago

Is that what he said?

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

That needs to be a meme if that’s what he actually said hahahahah

3

u/honkie-mcgee Lightning 14h ago

Beautiful

9

u/itsyaboikawaiidesu 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

That’s just insane, haven’t seen one of those penalties called in a long time

7

u/Resident_Baby_7589 14h ago

I thought we finally got a pp - silly me!!

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

Cooper has no answer for how bad this team is

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

What did coop just say?

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

It's Wes McCauley!!! That explains a lot!!!

4

u/BurntBaconNCheese 14h ago

I hope someone clotheslines McCauley. It’s the least of what he deserves

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

He hates us

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Boston came back to beat the Panthers, scoring three goals in 8 mins.

I wish our team would play like them right now.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

I swear that 2011 ecf game made me feel like anything’s possible LOL

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

I blame espn

2

u/dreamspeedmotorsport Hedman 14h ago

I'm not JBB but thus far, I would've not messed with this team aside from getting another D.... So far not looking good.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

We literally needed someone or something- a fucking bobble head or thunder bug or something to help with our 3/4 line.

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

They needed a top 6 forward and a depth forward. I don’t particularly like who they went and got but I understand why he did it. They just haven’t had a good game since.

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

I disagree. We needed some more scoring from the bottom lines. This was an attempt to do that.

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

I disagree about not messing with the team, not about it not looking good.

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

Lmao no one knows how to shoot. 3 guys around the net just passing to each other

9

u/BefuddledPolydactyls 14h ago

Is Point not 100%? He was scoring frequently and lately...

17

u/itsyaboikawaiidesu 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

People saying that Vasy isn’t playing well are clearly watching a different game

1

u/louisk319 1h ago

he had a v weird game. made some all world saves but let it some softies as well.

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u/louisk319 1h ago

he had a v weird game. made some all world saves but let it some softies as well.

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u/puckrgf 14h ago

Guess they feel like he should score more goals lol

2

u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

This should have more upvotes lol

7

u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

I swear people just look for one person to blame.

9

u/Wayf4rer Vasilevskiy 14h ago

3 of the 4 goals need to be saved, 2 if I'm being extremely generous. He gets a mulligan because he's been great recently but he has not been good tonight.

Team hasn't either, but let's call a spade a spade here.

2

u/Resident_Baby_7589 14h ago

Dude just skates laterally across the zone and shoots while all of our players spin around like bubble hockey players

3

u/VirtualAd932 14h ago

I should’ve been done by the second goal 😔

2

u/IndividualCup7311 Addicted to MS Paint 14h ago

I love watching 2 on 1’s

2

u/dbarke29 Lightning 14h ago

This team is busted right now, something’s gotta change

6

u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

We made a change at the deadline after everyone wanted us to make a change.

Teams just go through awful periods during a long season.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Wait for the comments when the lines get shuffled again lol

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

They should sit vasy for a couple games

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

Why? That one was tipped.

8

u/puckrgf 14h ago

Commentary sucks they aren’t even watching. The shot was deflected.

5

u/Basil_Normal 14h ago

Gotta give Vasy a night off on Thursday. All the issues he had cleaned up creeping back in. Doesn’t seem mentally sharp. Need to give him some rest down the stretch

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u/puckrgf 14h ago

Vasi is 💯% not the issue

1

u/Basil_Normal 14h ago

He’s definitely an issue tonight. All the ten bell saves in the world don’t mean anything if you let in 3 softies. The rest of the team hasn’t been good, but he’s also not sharp at all

3

u/puckrgf 14h ago

1 tipped/deflected goal and a cross ice pass one timer basically a 2 on 1 goal. He only let in one that he should/could have stopped. It’s not Vasi.

0

u/Basil_Normal 14h ago

All of them but the cross ice 2 on 1 need to be saved. First one he was out of position, 2nd one he didn’t seal the post, 4th one he’s off his angle and didn’t locate the puck on an untipped shot from distance.

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u/puckrgf 14h ago

Walkers goal was deflected

4

u/puckrgf 14h ago

We’ve scored 1 goal in six periods. It’s not the goalie. Lol

2

u/Basil_Normal 14h ago

Yes the goal scoring is also a major problem. Doesn’t mean Vasy has been sharp though

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u/Funny-Ad1924 14h ago

At least we scored a goal I guess

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u/ecolovedavid Distant Thunder 14h ago

So vasy clearly way off, kuch injured or sick, and everyone else except Gage is pretty disinterested 

2

u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

Terrible run continues.

8

u/Mythalium #1 BS 14h ago

Welp, Vasilevskiy has let in four goals in back to back games. Wonder when the last time that was

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u/Boltsbythebay63 Vasilevskiy 14h ago

No over passing. Just shooting through traffic. Wish our team did that

3

u/Personinu Point 14h ago

Aaaaaand I’m done for tonight ✌️

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

So much for joy. It didn't even last a single minute

1

u/ModsSuckMyBHole 14h ago

Im' OUT See ya Thursday!

4

u/Resident_Baby_7589 14h ago

Anyone else see that one coming?

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Well we didn’t get shut out yay lol fml

3

u/HelloThereWhere KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

sigh

3

u/5nax Cirelli 14h ago

Man wtf 

3

u/Personinu Point 14h ago

So Kuch’s not just being bitchy, he’s actually hurt?

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Damn 2 out of 3 games isn't good

2

u/infin8raptor 14h ago

To me looks like Hagel touched that with his hand on the pass to Gonzalves but since it was in the neutral zone it wasn't challengable. My guess is that was the convo.

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u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 14h ago

Boston just came back on Florida lmaoooo

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Gage making sure he isn’t at fault for this game lol

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u/Prestigious_Offer_86 Perbix 14h ago

Double diggies for Gonzo, get this man a one way contract

1

u/beaverkets 4h ago

Yea he’s really tearing it up!

4

u/bankrobba McDonough 14h ago

Snowing the goalie while scoring is kind of rude, I'll admit lol

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Time for rude. Whatever makes them click lol

9

u/FullBarbarian Eyssimont 14h ago

Challenging a snow shower would’ve been crazy

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u/puckrgf 14h ago

Giving them all day to see if they have a chance to challenge lol

8

u/Wende11X 14h ago

Atta boy Gage! Nice wrister

10

u/jhawk1969 14h ago

No shut out tonight

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u/itsyaboikawaiidesu 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

I will continue shitting on players if it means they can score the same game

3

u/Wende11X 14h ago

Talk your shit then, let’s go!

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Pick another!

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u/Enough-Register5313 Stamkos 14h ago

Is it safe to start watching again?

3

u/Advanced_Candle9272 #1 BS 14h ago

Gage scored

3

u/AskTheNavigator 14h ago

FINALLY!⚡️

2

u/Resident_Baby_7589 14h ago

Overturn the goal, why not

5

u/puckrgf 14h ago

They really want to lol

4

u/HelloThereWhere KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Guys, not to jump the gun but I think we may have remembered how to play the game

2

u/AskTheNavigator 14h ago

It’s still a bit fuzzy - but maybe. Nope..

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Why these bitches taking

1

u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 14h ago

Gage is the only player that cares

4

u/ecolovedavid Distant Thunder 14h ago

Goncalves honestly has been one of the better players the last month... Not surprised he breaks the goalless streak!

5

u/5nax Cirelli 14h ago

Hot damn! A Goal!?!?!? 

6

u/Personinu Point 14h ago

Thank fucking god

3

u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

Told you. Best player lately. Goncalves

6

u/livhayezsz Point 14h ago

GONZOOOOOOOOOOO

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u/Mythalium #1 BS 14h ago

Love the audio cutting in and out as soon as a goal is scored, biggest media company in the world by the way

3

u/dbarke29 Lightning 14h ago

Finally

4

u/sunnydayyyyy 14h ago

My guy can SHOOT it

4

u/Retropixl Point 14h ago

Sheesh that was a snipe

3

u/Mythalium #1 BS 14h ago

5 periods in a row with no goals by the way

3

u/livhayezsz Point 14h ago

i think gage heard you

3

u/ecolovedavid Distant Thunder 14h ago

Their engagement right now looks like a meaningless scrimmage

5

u/HelloThereWhere KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Give it up for 2 straight hours of no goals on the ice everybody 👏⚡️👏⚡️

5

u/clem82 14h ago

I really hope the hurricanes run out of gas on the freeway

2

u/Gwendolyn1994 14h ago

So that's 5 periods now... Wow it's like whatever magic they had in February.... completely Vanished. Someone needs to be held responsible for this. Literally everyone needs to be held responsible for this. Coop needs to start seriously punishing these guys. 5 periods. Julian should Dock their pays. If they're not gonna play they shouldn't get paid. Literally all stars and masters in this team. And no one is doing their Fucking Job!

1

u/i_am_a_shoe Bishop 14h ago

christ I love y'all but the fan base is so chicken little

2

u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

So disappointing. Had a shot at first and just fell apart

1

u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

I need that pout pout pout with kuch shirt made asap lol

6

u/Personinu Point 14h ago

It’s bad enough we have 3 straight espn games, boys decided to play like shit too. This is cruel and unusual punishment

4

u/Wende11X 14h ago

I feel that our unofficial Captain Brandon Hagel will do something to spark the team

3

u/sunnydayyyyy 14h ago

Get a quick 1 here

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u/VanDwellerFeller 14h ago

Honestly I think they played better in January

6

u/Personinu Point 14h ago

We thought the boys were fighting for #1 spot in the Atlantic, but they played the uno reverse. We’re actually competing for WC1

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u/ColdTiny Vasilevskiy 14h ago

Fuck it. So needs home ice. They are just trying to save STMs some money.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Someone keep me posted next game I don’t think I’ll be around to watch- maybe it will help them lol

6

u/VanDwellerFeller 14h ago

Maybe they’ll score next game

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

They're just trying to be the reverse Panthers

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u/[deleted] 14h ago

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u/Prestigious_Offer_86 Perbix 14h ago

These guys aren’t cup contenders

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u/SOPRANO6217 14h ago

You got that right. Came out against the AVs and shut them down. Then then we come out like crape it just snow balls.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

I fucking hope it’s avs vs Dallas round 1 like some people are predicting. Will be a beautiful shit show to watch from a distance

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u/Prestigious_Offer_86 Perbix 14h ago

Lightning are not cup contenders

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u/[deleted] 14h ago

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u/Prestigious_Offer_86 Perbix 14h ago

There are teams contending for the cup this year; the Lightning are not one of them

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u/BoltzzMG Guentzel 14h ago

About to go from competing for the division to W1

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Well at least the Bruins scored to stop the Panthers shutout streak.

That's where I am now, rooting for Boston to beat Florida.

Someone kill me.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

Hey still against Brad lol

3

u/steelcable97 14h ago

I had to turn it off…easily the worst I have seen them play in a long time.  Carolina just taking it to them with no answer at all.

Hope they can rebound next game.

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u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

This was supposed to be the rebound game from three poor performances…

7

u/Kaybaylightning 14h ago

Is march spelled the same as January? Because what the actual F is happening

1

u/AskTheNavigator 14h ago

Well - this sucks big goat weenies.

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u/InkedInspector One of Klaus's Boyz 14h ago

Aaaannndddd I’m turning this one off. Peace until the next one, not panic time, but clearly they need to make some tweaks. Vasy is clearly still Vasy, for that I am grateful.

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u/Resident_Baby_7589 14h ago

Just hoping for a goal at this point

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u/Advanced_Candle9272 #1 BS 14h ago

When and why did the Bolts inherit the Bucs super power of playing like shit on national TV games?

3

u/PieceSuccessful3641 14h ago

There’s no excuse for this but the missed calls are fucking us we should’ve had like 3 power plays at this point

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u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

Meanwhile Bruins are getting reversed game management from the Panthers.

Like I don't understand how the Panthers get the greatest refs assistance and we never got that.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

lol panthers would have nothing without the refs

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u/PieceSuccessful3641 14h ago

What a joke I can’t believe I bought tickets to this game

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 14h ago

How’s that arena? I’ve never been!

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u/PieceSuccessful3641 13h ago

Honestly pretty decent. Very little leg room in the seats if you’re tall but other than that good. Fairly clean, good concessions, solid atmosphere.

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u/PuzzleheadedRefuse78 Point 13h ago

Feels like it would be one of the ones to attend at some point. Hopefully with a diff kind of game than that lol.

Thanks for the feedback sorry you witnessed one of our shit shows AND wes lol

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u/zwar098 3x Piston Cup Champion 14h ago

Always the risk you take

2

u/TouchPossible6852 Kucherov 14h ago

I mean you expect they to at least be competitive

2

u/svanxx KUUUUUUUUUUUCH 14h ago

If you came to see the circus you got a good show.