# The 2007 NHL Hockey Playoffs - Steppin' It Up for the Stanley Cup **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 2, 2007, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482 "2007-04-02T21:52:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Kid\_A\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Kid\_A\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kid_A_1)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/81 "2007-04-12T16:53:22Z")
Wow, what a game last night. I feel asleep in front of the TV at some point in the 2nd OT and when I got up it was just after 3:00 and I was thinking that the game was over since they had just shown a highlight package that ended with a Dallas goal . So I headed up to bed thinking that Dallas had won, I was surprised to see that the game ended up the other way around. Is it possible to have a “hockey hangover”? And the refs were crap in the Ottawa/Pittsburgh game. Unfortunately, all I can remember now is the phantom hooking call on Crosby. I know there were more. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/82 "2007-04-12T18:30:19Z")
**Kid\_A** , someone has kindly put together a list of [all of the bogus penalties last night](http://www.nhl.com/scores/htmlreports/20062007/GS030141.HTM). ---
**Author:** ![Queuing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/90ced4/32.png) [@Queuing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queuing)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/83 "2007-04-12T18:52:40Z")
**Harborwolf** meh, maybe. I don’t think so, and I am pretty sure the NHL will agree with me, but YMMV. Rysto, good one. The ones I most remember are when some Ottawa guy got a penalty for Malkin running into him, the Alfreddsson diving and them calling it tripping on the PK and teh Crosby “hook”. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/84 "2007-04-12T18:55:39Z")
Don’t forget all four calls that gave Ottawa its first period 5-on-3s. Aren’t the playoffs supposed to be physical? A little pushing and shoving is to be expected. ---
**Author:** ![Queuing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/90ced4/32.png) [@Queuing](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queuing)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/85 "2007-04-12T19:03:39Z")
I missed the 1st period so I can’t comment. I just hope that was the last game that pair of refs do. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/86 "2007-04-12T23:53:56Z")
Man, this game in Detroit is terrible. The arena sounds like a tomb. There’s no atmosphere at all. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2007, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/87 "2007-04-12T23:59:47Z")
[QUOTE=Rysto] Man, this game in Detroit is terrible. The arena sounds like a tomb. There’s no atmosphere at all. [/QUOTE] It’s kind of a tradition. Detroit fans don’t start cheering until the conference finals. Spoiled fans really. I think it’d be nice to see the sort of atmosphere other teams have: bands, crazed cheering fans, the whole bit. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2007, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/88 "2007-04-13T02:02:11Z")
That was a pleasant surprise. Obviously I hoped for a win, but 4-1 was more than I expected. Detroit looked better than they have the last couple of years. They started the game hitting, playing dump and chase, and throwing the puck on net. Calgary looked like they couldn’t handle it. Towards the end, the frustration got to them. Phaneuf was trying to find somebody to fight after the final buzzer and Iginla was going after Zetterberg. Obviously it’s just one game, but it’s certainly an encouraging on for the Red Wings. They proved that they are willing to do what it takes to win in the playoffs. Calgary needs to prove that they aren’t going to let frustration get the better of them. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2007, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/89 "2007-04-13T02:15:29Z")
Thanks, **[COLOR=Black]Harborwolf**, I finally got to see it\*. That looked intentional as hell. The good news is it’s not a MCL tear as some office mates feared, only a sprain. Look for San Jose to sweep. \*: I coulda seen it live, but stupid me trusted the stupid Comcast schedule saying Fox Sport Net was showing poker. :mad: so pissed.[/COLOR] ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2007, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/90 "2007-04-13T02:22:22Z")
[QUOTE=garygnu] Thanks, **[COLOR=Black]Harborwolf**, I finally got to see it\*. That looked intentional as hell. The good news is it’s not a MCL tear as some office mates feared, only a sprain. Look for San Jose to sweep. \*: I coulda seen it live, but stupid me trusted the stupid Comcast schedule saying Fox Sport Net was showing poker. :mad: so pissed.[/COLOR] [/QUOTE] Stick to watching games on FSN for as long as they show them. The crew on Versus is mind numbingly stupid. Good to hear it’s just a sprain. How long are they saying he’ll be out? ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2007, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/91 "2007-04-13T02:57:41Z")
[QUOTE=Harborwolf] Stick to watching games on FSN for as long as they show them. The crew on Versus is mind numbingly stupid. [/quote] I couldn’t agree more. VS= :rolleyes: > [@](#): > > - > > Good to hear it’s just a sprain. How long are they saying he’ll be out?\* He’s listed as extremely doubtful for Friday’s game, and day-to-day after that. Coach Wilson expects him to return before we finish them off. I expect his replacement in the meantime to be Joe Pavelski, who’s damn good but not even the best rookie on the team. I feel old now. Checking the roster I see that I’m older than Joe Thornton. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/92 "2007-04-14T02:00:16Z")
Man, Nashville is a **dirty** team. 2 major penalties in 2 playoff games. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/93 "2007-04-14T02:05:30Z")
[QUOTE=Rysto] Man, Nashville is a **dirty** team. 2 major penalties in 2 playoff games. [/QUOTE] Don’t worry. I’m sure Barry Trotz will explain to everyone later how there was no intent to injure and that was a perfectly legal check. :rolleyes: If this keeps up, the league should look into ways to penalize teams for behavior like this. ---
**Author:** ![garygnu](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garygnu/32/2924_2.png) [@garygnu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/garygnu)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/94 "2007-04-14T03:45:43Z")
[QUOTE=Rysto] Man, Nashville is a **dirty** team. 2 major penalties in 2 playoff games. [/QUOTE] Damn it you beat me to it. You can add two diving penalties, too. Note to the entire NHL: Nashville plays dirty! ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 10:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/95 "2007-04-14T10:57:01Z")
[QUOTE=garygnu] Damn it you beat me to it. You can add two diving penalties, too. Note to the entire NHL: Nashville plays dirty! [/QUOTE] As someone who has seen Nashville eight times this season, I could’ve told you that. The league really needs to step in and send the Predators a message or this will continue and someone will get seriously hurt. “Playoff hockey” is not a license to injure and aim checks at the head. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/96 "2007-04-14T21:09:40Z")
This just in. [Radulov suspended for game 3](http://www.nhl.com/nhl/app?articleid=299069&page=NewsPage&service=page) for his hit on Bernier. Judging by the picture, he may have also been suspended on suspicion of being a teen wolf. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2007, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/97 "2007-04-14T22:09:02Z")
Ugh. Ottawa showed up for a single period today, and lost. Every time I think that maybe, maybe this years’ team might make some noise, they come out with a performance like this. Unacceptable. ---
**Author:** ![RickJay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bb73d2/32.png) [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/98 "2007-04-15T00:35:17Z")
Pfft, Ottawa wasn’t that bad; they shot wild and that’s why they lost. They played just as well as Pittsburgh other than missing the net a lot in the first period. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/99 "2007-04-15T00:49:15Z")
Other than the scramble at the end of the third with the goalie pulled, I counted about 4 scoring chances in the first and third periods combined. They had no jump at all. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2007, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482/100 "2007-04-15T02:03:41Z")
Wow! The Islanders get a huge win in Buffalo. I think we have a series here. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2007-nhl-hockey-playoffs-steppin-it-up-for-the-stanley-cup/398482.md?page=6)