Since this is the first time that I can remember all NHL Playoff games being available to watch at once, I thought it would be a good idea to share my quick reactions of all of the teams thus far. I'll try and update this when the other teams play game 1, but I won't make any guarantees since the Florida-New Jersey series will most likely be terrible in every aspect. But for now, on with the show.
Detroit @ Nashville
- Detroit looked somewhat old and uninspired last night, which is surprising since they've always made a strong showing in the Playoffs. For a team that has made the Playoffs for 21 consecutive years, most of their players looked like they were there for all 21.
- Nashville looked somewhat more impressive, but not entirely. They were more aggressive, but they weren't what I would call dominant. A win over Detroit is great however, considering Detroit has always beaten them in the Playoffs before.
Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh
- The Penguins started out very good, playing like a #1 seed almost. But in hockey you have to play 60 minutes, not 20. The rest of the game they looked like they were going through the motions until they inevitably lost in overtime.
- After the first 20 minutes, the Flyers looked like the third or fourth best team in the Eastern Conference. In overtime they played smart, sitting back until Pittsburgh was worn down and got a good rebound to steal a victory. It'll be a good morale booster for them going into Game 2.
Los Angeles @ Vancouver
- The Canucks did not impress me against the Kings. The Kings, for the most part played along with Vancouver's game until they got their chances, which they weren't ready for. While Luongo played a great game, the rest of his team didn't. The final goal was a testament to how the Canucks played last night. Terribly.
- The Kings, aside from the Canucks 2nd goal, played the game they needed to play. They didn't over-exert themselves and took advantage of the chances they got. Behind some solid goaltending, they might have the Canucks a bit flustered early on.
Ottawa @ New York Rangers (Live as of writing)
- Ottawa doesn't belong on the same ice as the Rangers. They're slow, uninterested in being there, and they're not attacking the net or getting rebounds. Their defense also looks weak as the Rangers 2nd goal had a Senators player just standing there while it was scored.
- The Rangers have played like the #1 seed tonight. They were aggressive, played like a team, had good goaltending and solid defensive play. If they play like this the entire postseason, I foresee a Cup in their future.
Washington @ Boston (Live as of writing)
- It seems like the only Capitals player who cares about winning right now is Braden Holtby. The Capitals are playing like a team with their head cut off, almost like they don't want to be there.
- Boston is playing aggressively, allowing less than 10 shots right now. They're hitting the Capitals hard, and it only helps that the Caps aren't putting up a fight.
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