NHL

[Macca 16,603]

This could be all over in 4. The sweep is on. Who was it that tipped the Rangers again?

[Cards13 9,117]

Gebus, how are the Kings going?! If they win the series that's 2 out of 3 years and a true quality team.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Things are not looking good for the Rangers. I thought the referees in Game 2 were a disgrace, but LA is clearly the better of the two sides.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

NHL has definitely taken the backseat to the World Cup in Canada. Barely any talk about the final, even though it could all end tonight. 1-0 Kings late in the 2nd period.

EDIT: Make that 1-1 in late in the 2nd.

Edited June 14, 2014 by Good Times Grimes

[Macca 16,603]

NHL has definitely taken the backseat to the World Cup in Canada. Barely any talk about the final, even though it could all end tonight. 1-0 Kings late in the 2nd period.

EDIT: Make that 1-1 in late in the 2nd.

Rangers now have a 2-1 lead ... could we have a game 6?

Lundqvist doing his utmost to keep them in it.

Edit: 30 seconds later it's 2-2!

Edited June 14, 2014 by Macca

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

OVERTIME! Not something you want to be doing if you're one of LA's opponents.

[Cards13 9,117]

Nope the comeback Kings.... Do it again in OT. Insane. Such a quality team and such a surly old salty coach.

[Macca 16,603]

The Kings looked the dominant team for the most part and they thoroughly deserved their triumph. The Rangers fought hard but they just couldn't hold on to a lead ... LA have to take the credit for that though - they're just never beaten.

Too good ... highlights of game 5

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Great end to the best playoffs I've seen. Even though it was only a 5 game final, it was bloody exciting.

[Macca 16,603]

So who gets through to the conference finals? ... it's sort of looking like the Blackhawks/Ducks & Capitals/Lightning but the Rangers might overhaul Washington. Montreal will need to get a hurry on too.

[Cards13 9,117]

Macca have not been able to see any of it besides the 2nd period of the Eild Hawks game replay on right now, Hawks will get that one.

Hoping the the Caps and the Lightning get through as well.

Edited May 7, 2015 by Cards13

[Clintosaurus 7,543]

Blackhawks/Ducks should be epic - go Hawks!! Think Rangers might get past the Lightning with some comfort but I thought the same against the Caps and we got 7 one goal games.

[Macca 16,603]

Hoping for a Blackhawks/Rangers final but of course, anything could happen.

I just reckon a Chicago vs New York final would be great for the sport.

[Clintosaurus 7,543]

Both conference finals into Game 7. Hawks/Ducks has been just ridiculous - 4 goals in 6 minutes today to go with 3 goals in 37 to the Ducks earlier in the series. 3 of the 6 games have gone to OT.

Rangers/Bolts has been a really different series but no less engaging. Can Henrik keep it together for one more?

Edited May 28, 2015 by Clintosaurus

[Macca 16,603]

With the Blackhawks now through here is the schedule for the best of 7 finals ... all times AEST

Game 1: Thursday, June 4 ... Chicago @ Tampa Bay 10.00am
Game 2: Sunday, June 7 ... Chicago @ Tampa Bay 10.00am

Game 3: Tuesday, June 9 ... Tampa Bay @ Chicago 10.00am
Game 4: Thursday, June 11 ... Tampa Bay @ Chicago 10.00am

Game 5: Sunday, June 14 ... Chicago @ Tampa Bay 10.00am

Game 6: Tuesday, June 16 ... Tampa Bay @ Chicago 10.00am

Game 7: Thursday, June 18 ... Chicago @ Tampa Bay 10.00am

[Clintosaurus 7,543]

Blackhawks just keep finding the way to get it done when it counts.

[3Dee 1,153]

Blackhawks just keep finding the way to get it done when it counts.

how's their record when up after the 2nd period 32 - 0 - 0 !!

Leafs fan (hey they're the Demons of the NHL right?), but rooting for the Chicago.

[Macca 16,603]

Tampa get one back so at least their home fans will get to see them at least one more time ... I reckon the Lightning might sneak a win out of the next 2 in Chicago anyway - if not, then the Blackhawks will be hard to stop with a 3-1 lead.

... today's highlights

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

The Lightning are looking good, though I still think it'll be Chicago in 7.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Interesting twist tonight with no Ben Bishop for the Lightning. Vasilevskiy in net in his place.

[3Dee 1,153]

insane final two mins of game 4, how many shots did TB have!

[Macca 16,603]

From all reports Tampa have been the better team in the Blackhawks 2 wins ... the teams are evenly matched all the same (the stats from the 4 games thus far back up that claim)

Chicago have the experience but Tampa aren't going away in a hurry either ... a 7th game is on the cards.

[Clintosaurus 7,543]

BLACKHAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Was a great series. Lightning will get there chance.

[Macca 16,603]

Yep, the Blackhawks just too good ... their 3rd Stanley cup in 6 years and 6th Stanley cup all-time - highlights game 6

... here's Jonathan Toews with the iconic moment ...

Edited June 16, 2015 by Macca

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Well deserved. Now bring on the offseason! Hoping that the Leafs can pull some trading magic to land Connor McDavid, who is tipped to become one of the greatest of all time. Unfortunately, it's more than likely that he'll become an Oiler, as they've got pick #1 yet again...