# NHL April 2019/ Playoff Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 2, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923 "2019-04-02T15:04:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 27
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/521 "2019-06-10T02:10:39Z")
> [@Shoeless](#): > > Blues seem to be about half a step behind the Bruins tonight, but Rask has been damn lucky a couple of times. That shot on the power play that bounced off the post and then rolled off his back but didn’t go in? Are you kidding me? :eek: I dunno. Game has looked pretty even to me, and the game should at least be tied. Some wonderful saves by Rask and his teammates there. If the Blues are trying to throw the game or if it’s “fixed,” they’re doing a great job of convincing me that they’re playing with conviction. ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/522 "2019-06-10T02:20:34Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > If the Blues don’t win tonight, they won’t win a game 7. That’s what Don Cherry says. And, wow now two zip. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/523 "2019-06-10T02:21:58Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > That’s what Don Cherry says. > > And, wow now two zip. Ugh. ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/524 "2019-06-10T02:36:23Z")
> [@Leaffan](#): > > That’s what Don Cherry says. > > And, wow now two zip. And now three zip. It’s like game 3 all over again. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/525 "2019-06-10T02:39:28Z")
Phew! ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/526 "2019-06-10T02:47:57Z")
…and that’ll do it for Game 6; grats Boston. One more chance for both teams! Woot! Gonna be some good hockey Wednesday night! ---
**Author:** ![jaycat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jaycat/32/3015_2.png) [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/527 "2019-06-10T02:54:20Z")
Any other old-timer Bruins fan doing a double-take every time the announcer calls “O’Reilly?” And speaking of old times, I can’t help but marvel at the camera angles and replays nowadays. Back in the day, I watched O’Reilly, Sanderson, Cheevers and Co. on a 13" B&W set with rabbit ears… don’t think I ever actually saw a puck go into the net… ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/528 "2019-06-10T03:04:39Z")
The only good news from tonight is that the season lasts one more game. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/529 "2019-06-10T04:28:22Z")
> [@jaycat](#): > > Any other old-timer Bruins fan doing a double-take every time the announcer calls “O’Reilly?” > > And speaking of old times, I can’t help but marvel at the camera angles and replays nowadays. Back in the day, I watched O’Reilly, Sanderson, Cheevers and Co. on a 13" B&W set with rabbit ears… don’t think I ever actually saw a puck go into the net… 33 cameras, they said. I too perked up at that; I remember when 5 was the norm for hockey and basketball. ---
**Author:** ![Quercus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/7ab992/32.png) [@Quercus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quercus)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/530 "2019-06-10T13:04:39Z")
So actual hockey question here. On the puck that went off Rask’s back ([Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask secures puck behind back in second period Game 6](https://www.nbcsports.com/video/bruins-goalie-tuukka-rask-secures-puck-behind-back-second-period-game-6)), would it have counted if the puck had gone in? Number 17 for the Blues is actually farther into the crease than Rask is (both skates way inside the blue area) when the shot is taken. Would that have negated the goal? ---
**Author:** ![Leaffan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/leaffan/32/299_2.png) [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/531 "2019-06-10T13:49:28Z")
The goal would have counted because there was no goaltender interference. It doesn’t matter if an opposing player is in the crease, as long as he doesn’t impede the goalie’s ability to stop the puck. ---
**Author:** ![ElvisL1ves](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/5daacb/32.png) [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/532 "2019-06-10T14:00:42Z")
> [@Ike\_Witt](#): > > If the Blues don’t win tonight, they won’t win a game 7. That’s the way to bet, but mainly because Rask is hot and Binnington is not. Always go with the goalie. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/533 "2019-06-10T14:55:59Z")
Boston wins its 7th Stanley Cup and third sports championship in one year? Please, please, please, please, please, please, please. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2019, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/534 "2019-06-10T22:58:52Z")
Apparently Marchand has set the NHL record for his team going 25 and 1 when he scores. Bob Gainey is second, although I don’t have the numbers. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/535 "2019-06-12T19:53:49Z")
A little over 4 hours until the puck drops and I’m so excited I can hardly stand it! 😃 OTOH, a little under 8 hours until there’s no more hockey for 113 days. ☹ Let’s go Blues; get yourselves a Cup! ---
**Author:** ![ThisSpaceForRent](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thisspaceforrent/32/345_2.png) [@ThisSpaceForRent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThisSpaceForRent)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/536 "2019-06-12T21:40:55Z")
Have to go back to work and get my ass kicked during game. I should be able to get away when the second period starts…bar next door will be PACKED to the gills but they know to save me a seat. LETS GO BLUES !!! ---
**Author:** ![Shoeless](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shoeless/32/7099_2.png) [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/537 "2019-06-13T00:03:42Z")
Got my Blues cap on, and my Blues t-shirt. If I had blue face paint I’d be wearing that too. [Puddy]Gotta support the team![/Puddy] **Let’s Go Blues!!** ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/538 "2019-06-13T00:05:31Z")
Alright alright alright! I have my bluest blue shirt on. I just did 7 dabs, one for each Stanley Cup game this year. I have pizza, cheese doodles and a new 12 pack of Cherry Coke Zero (sugar). Let’s [del]do[/del]BLUE this! ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/539 "2019-06-13T00:30:57Z")
Let’s go B’s! ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nhl-april-2019-playoff-thread/831923/540 "2019-06-13T00:56:59Z")
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