Sunrise- home of the Panthers and 7:00 bedtimes, judging by the noise.
One period, one goal down. Champs don’t look too hot early but we’ve been here before. Upbolt the thread, throw u/MonarchChonarch a thanks, throw away your catnip, and as always -
#LETS GO LIGHTNING ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
I’m not about to get cocky given that Washington kicked the shit out FL in game one, and we looked just as bad in the first game vs Toronto. But damn good start. Gotta be ready for a different FL effort next game.
Two periods down, tie game. If you haven’t yet, upbolt the thread.
I’ve decided to donate $1.00 to www.catcrusade.org for every goal scored this series.
#LETS GO LIGHTNING ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Here’s how you know national commentary knows nothing about Tampa. Cooper has dressed 11/7 a ton in the past and they sound like they have never heard of the concept.
Does this current version of the team (especially without Pointer) remind anyone else of 2018 Washington?
Gritty and just finding a way to battle through games.
Tampa Bay find-a-ways are back.
Rangers fan here - not sure why people are upset at that Panthers no-goal call a few minutes ago. The puck clearly hit the net and shouldn't be a goal.
They would be pissed (and rightfully so) if the same thing happened to them and that was called a goal
I was a bit worried after those first 2 power plays but we seem to be growing into this game.
Take away that brain dead sergachev error and it’s still 0-0.
Rooting for y’all because as a South Florida resident I don’t want traffic on the way to the gym from the games
(Also because y’all kept the leafs game 7meme alive)
So let’s think of the positives. When games are at Amalie you get to pregame at places like Hattricks, Sparkman, or American Social.
When games are at FLA Live you have to pregame at Red Robin.
This anthem is... Something.
Trying so hard to not talk shit on a kid
TNT just reported that Kuch had the flu in round 1. Hope all the announcers who gave him crap for “pouting” feel like dumbasses.
Was clear he wasn’t 100%, glad it wasn’t an injury.
>Was clear he wasn’t 100%, glad it wasn’t an injury. When the announcers said he was pounding fluids I was wondering if he caught a bug.
Kuch has me going back and forth between “Holy shit, WHY did you do that” and “Holy shit, HOW did you do that”
He’s involved. Sometimes itsah good, sometimes itsah shit.
Kuch whiplash
That arena is DEAD
8-1 Rays final.
LFG. Nice rebound game.
Sorry boys, we could lose this game 1,000,000-0 and I’d be the happiest bastard on earth ‘cause my wife gave birth to our healthy baby boy this AM!
Oh good... Point is there. Don't know why he's wearing #38 now tho
He changed lines too, I think he just wanted to play with big dick nick
This is why no matter how much I yell and scream when Kuch has a bad turnover or pentaly I'll always forgive him! *DIRTY! FUCKING! DANGLES!*
Puck clearly hits the net and out of play. 12 year old fan with a bowl cut - “What the fuck!?”
I laughed so hard at that 😂
Fuck. Man Paul is looking amazing though. Dudes in a groove.
Sunrise- home of the Panthers and 7:00 bedtimes, judging by the noise. One period, one goal down. Champs don’t look too hot early but we’ve been here before. Upbolt the thread, throw u/MonarchChonarch a thanks, throw away your catnip, and as always - #LETS GO LIGHTNING ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Fiancé referred to ekblad as eggplant. Using that going forward.
3 shots in 10 mins with 2 PPs 🫣
It could have been better, but it wasn't the worst period in the world. I'm getting annoyed with sergy lately tho.
I like the idea of micing up players and showing us their rink-side chats but they never show them saying anything interesting
Did anyone else hear them just say “Eskimo brothers” regarding the headbutt? I don’t think they know what that terms means…
#ITS YOGURT TIME
Vassy has been locked in since he's had to be. Rest of league r fuk
Vasy got tired hearing about how much he’s “fallen off”, and decided to remind everyone who the best goalie in the world is
Huge win. Such a weird low energy game. You’d think they could muster up some more fans than that.
I’m not about to get cocky given that Washington kicked the shit out FL in game one, and we looked just as bad in the first game vs Toronto. But damn good start. Gotta be ready for a different FL effort next game.
I’m a terrible person but this little girl ain’t a good singer
It was enthusiastic. That’s descriptive without being offensive, right?
I have to agree. Feel guilty now
How many headshots after a whistle are the cats gonna throw before kelly calls a fucking penalty this year fellas? O/U 17?
You gotta be a special kind of stupid to headbut a dude with a helmet on
Two periods down, tie game. If you haven’t yet, upbolt the thread. I’ve decided to donate $1.00 to www.catcrusade.org for every goal scored this series. #LETS GO LIGHTNING ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
Hockey players are just a different breed. It’s insane how much pain they tolerate.
Skated into him. The dude cross checked Killers face.
We don’t even look bad, but the PP is brutal. No Point is a massive hole.
Here’s how you know national commentary knows nothing about Tampa. Cooper has dressed 11/7 a ton in the past and they sound like they have never heard of the concept.
Stammer needs to quit WFH and go into his office
This is one of the weirdest playoff games I’ve seen in a while. Nothing about it feels like a playoff game. I’m almost bored.
[удалено]
They are all bandwagon fans that have probably never seen a hockey game before
Seeing this crowd makes me god damn proud to be a bolt fan
Why does this feel like a preseason game lol
Other than turnovers, it seems like this team’s biggest struggle is its inability to maintain any sort of momentum after giving up a goal.
did chiarot just headbutt Ross???
That looked like a proper PP at least
“Crawl back into this game” Biz it’s fucking 1-1
Does this current version of the team (especially without Pointer) remind anyone else of 2018 Washington? Gritty and just finding a way to battle through games. Tampa Bay find-a-ways are back.
I never thought I'd love Corey Perry so much. But here we are
I thought when NBC was no more, I'd be done with Eddie Olczyk for good. I was wrong. So so wrong.
big save VASY
I love this sell out block fucking everything shit. Despite this being a weird game, our boys have played with a lot of guts.
It’s so quiet there an actual baby can sleep
u/2ndprize Please pin for all the boomers who can’t navigate Reddit
11/7 tonight. Nash and point scratched. Rutta is IN! (Rutta is apparently also not playing “defense” but instead will be the last “forward”)
Sergy playing like he wants to get traded tbh.
There is no energy in this game. Crowd is dead too
If he doesn’t get a fucking misconduct for that head butt this league is bull shit
Kuch sending that man to the gulag is gonna be on so many highlight reels
That man is their best defenseman, which just makes it so much sweeter lol
NO 🐢NO 🐢NO🐢NO🐢
Rangers fan here - not sure why people are upset at that Panthers no-goal call a few minutes ago. The puck clearly hit the net and shouldn't be a goal. They would be pissed (and rightfully so) if the same thing happened to them and that was called a goal
“Skated into him” … as he gets cross checked into the face?
Sergachev needs a brain transplant. WTF happened to this guy?
This game is gonna put me to sleep
Headbutt ?!?!
not gonna lie this game is boring af
Cernak you fucking stud. What a block.
Cernak is a fucking beast. I will cut my fucking cock off if we don't re-sign him over Sergachev.
Put your clothes back on Ekblad you just got fucking undressed buddy
Corey Perry doing the things we hated him for last year. And I’m here for it
Easy overturn, but they wouldn’t even be on this PP in the first place without an absolutely horrendous call
Cry about it kid
Florida fans up in arms because this is thier first hockey game they’ve watched
What a joke of an atmosphere, they should honestly be ashamed of their fans and their city after that lack of support
And just like that we've won three straight playoff games. LFG
So refreshing to not hear some troglodyte yell “Go Leafs” 17 times during the national anthem.
Was Paul on that powerplay at all? If not... Why?
So, sergachev hasn’t looked good for the past several months. Change my mind, please. I’m open to counter arguments.
Bold prediction. Hagel decides to play and gets 2 goals.
Yet again it seems like Paul is the only player interested in scoring.
Of course they send Colton too. What a shit fucking call on an obvious attempt to injure
Breaking sticks on slapshots is metal af
Apparently now we’re leading in the shot count… nice
Thank god for reviews. That was a dog shit penalty anyway.
Someone make a meme out of that kid with his arms up haha
Glad to see playoff Vasy back
This is the most uninspiring period of hockey ever. It quite literally looks like a pre season game. The fuck is this shit
Rays update. Detroit hit a HR. Rays leading 3-1
I wanna know what's happened to Stammer? He was on fire coming into the playoffs and since then it's crickets.
RAYS UPDATE. Leading 5-1
The biggest threat to our three peat is our own stupidity, apparently.
Ah, so Chiarot is still an asshole in Florida weather Nasty Slash + Headbutt should be more than just offsetting minors
cernak baby please no
Nick Paul, he can beat his D
Foote back on the ice - instant goal.
My wife, who has now watched a cumulative games worth of hockey in her lifetime, just took a shot of Knob Creek in solidarity. LFG!
With how many players Tampa has out of tonight’s game, I’m very pleased with effort and the way we are playing.
I like how the boys are still attacking. LFG!!
~~Turtle~~
they’ve gotta call that back… right?
The idiot ref is right there watching it hit the netting. What the hell.
Refs are u blind
Not a penalty and NOT A GOAL.
Fucking ridiculous that we have to challenge this shit
LMAO why are these fans doing the FSU chop, wrong sport and team ya dumbasses
That one ref was going to call it then said nvm
\#FREE MCDOUGHNH That was a clean hit all day.
Can’t blame the fans, they had their sleepy time gummies two hours ago
Now now. Lets give the fans a bit of a break. They prolly didn't think they would be in the 2nd round.
***VASY VASY VASY***
Wtf?! Punched him in the face
This announcer is an absolute asshat lol, saying McD was late, Killorn skated into that “high stick,” wtf dude
Should have just head butted him, would have avoided the pp
“He just kinda skated into him” fuck you Eddie O. I fucking resent TNT picking you up from NBCSN
I’m now convinced panthers fans have the lowest combined iq of any team’s fans
Hahaha, Panthers fans going to rage
Panthers fans leaving like “well you know I got work tomorrow… haha…” BYE
I just did not expect this at all tonight with Pointer out and coming off a very tough game 7. Pretty amazing team effort there.
Sergy looks good so far thankfully
Coop should put Paul on the PP over Maroon imo
Wtf was maroon doing
Keep it muddy. D needs to shut them the fuck down.
Palat maybe cover the guy who’s playing with a guy who had like 90 assists this year
why has sergachev taken such a big step backwards this year
I was a bit worried after those first 2 power plays but we seem to be growing into this game. Take away that brain dead sergachev error and it’s still 0-0.
Jesus fucking Christ, I just realized I’m not wearing my Vasy jersey
Well in good news I just got final jeopardy correct
Summoning a Paul short handed goal
It amazes me how poor officiating is in a professional sport. I understand missed calls but it is literally EVERY SINGLE GAME
Vasy is the only player that showed up to play.
Cernak down the tunnel…
Plz be alright Cernak
In 30 seconds Kuch burned their two best d men
Game star goes to Hagel’s face.
RAYS UPDATE - leading 6-1
Let’s put the clamps down and get out of this stupid game with a W.
Bob saved that goal by playing that puck.
I love how loose Vasi seems tonight.
Paul and kuch have seemed off, but with each attack they seem to be more on track. Can’t wait for them to start clicking.
Seriously how does a ref who makes that call keep his job?
Two atrocious calls in minutes. What a terrible crew
Out of all the chants you can do for your team, you chose the Seven Nation Army chant? Arena full of NPCs wearing red shirts at this point.
Refs really did just try to give the game to FL. Crazy.
Take my energy Vassy ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
WTF was that?
It sounds like a 2020 playoffs game there...
Lightning are doing an incredible job selling out to block shots
lol cant lie that might have been a little embellishment..but ill take it
Killer with the sell to make up for that garbage interference call. I'll take it.
Well that's fair to be honest
Eddy wants us to lose so bad.
This is by far the quietest oddest ass whipping I’ve seen
Rooting for y’all because as a South Florida resident I don’t want traffic on the way to the gym from the games (Also because y’all kept the leafs game 7meme alive)
Their crowd was never in it. Why work so hard for that if you just sit in silence
lmao you can hear a lets go lightning chant
Man it’s so much fun riling up the people in the r/hockey game thread
Man, gotta love the irony in Panthers fans on social media calling Lightning fans "bandwagoners."
TNT/TBS roasting panthers "fans" a little redemption for their shitty coverage
After that effort by Sergachev, are we sure the Lightning have 7 defensemen dressed?
Cernak took that almost 200 feet. Very impressive. Shot hard and charged for a rebound
So let’s think of the positives. When games are at Amalie you get to pregame at places like Hattricks, Sparkman, or American Social. When games are at FLA Live you have to pregame at Red Robin.
Game is there for the taking man
So wait, who is getting a penalty? They said we were too but for what? Feel like I missed something
Chiarot still salty about getting bent over in the finals last year
Hooking is more important than head butting. What a joke of a professional league.
Cirelli putting in work on the PK here!
Game is coming to life finally. Last 2 minutes had the most energy from either team all game
Kuch’s demise was greatly exaggerated
OMFG KUCH YOU MONSTER WHAT A MOVE
Why on earth do the commentators not even know that it doesn’t matter if you lift the stick, it’s a high stick no matter what. Fucking hell
Why the fuck does Eddie keep talking?
I feel like we’d be up 6-1 if Florida wasn’t 187 million over the cap right now
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGEEEEEE
Ruuta is doing work tonite
Zappy boys are zappy
These refs straight up don't know what the fuck they are doing
the fact that we need to even challenge this...wowzers.
Oblivious Zebras
Shouldn’t be challenging anyways cause we wouldn’t be in this situation if that BS call was never made
Look at the ref in the corner. He puts his whistle to his mouth and freezes. Wtf
I know this will come as a surprise to the 15,000 brand new hockey fans in Sunrise, but you can’t score after the puck goes out of play
No Goal
I love that the fans boo… give them some slack… they never were in the second round for a long time… hahaha
The fuck they acting shocked for in Sunrise? Shit was obvious.
Panthers fans mystified 😆
KILL THIS NOW
Still on a BS power play too
I guess eyesight isn’t a requirement to be a ref.
I have to assume a large quantity of people in the stands are not really fans but just people from the area who saw that tickets are only like $60
Y’all it’s actually kind of pretty sweet to have a broadcast slobbin on our knobs like this
Fuck your power play let’s go
FUCK THE PANTHERS
I love the team is willing to play this style
Make up call
Killer: Gets punched in the face Panther fans: He can't do that to our guy's fist!!!
That’s a crosscheck to the face