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Tompa · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 2:11 pm

DevotedWalnut wrote:

I can't believe nobody has said anything about Marty's beautiful double pad stack save the other night. He deserves the cup just for attempting that in a cup final.

You shut your mouth.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:32 pm

Tompa wrote:

DevotedWalnut wrote:

I can't believe nobody has said anything about Marty's beautiful double pad stack save the other night. He deserves the cup just for attempting that in a cup final.

You shut your mouth.

Hey man, somebody here has got to cheer for the Devils.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 2:17 am

Quite the Bobby Orrish goal by Doughty.

Tompa · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:05 am

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yes, that goal by Doughty was sick. Much better game this time, even though the Devils controlled most of it. Quick was amazing, as was Brodeur.

Another two wins on the road, heading back to LA!

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:30 pm

Second time I miss the OT goal because of falling asleep. I hate being in Europe (nah just kidding, it's awesome.)

Metastable To Chaos · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 5:44 pm

That should've been NJ's game but the Kings still found a way to stay undefeated on the road. :blink:

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:04 pm

I was a great fast paced game where both goalies were spectacular. I feel bad for Marty. Old school Canadian goalie being slightly outshines by the new school American. Oh well, the states had to catch up sometime.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:09 pm

Typing on my phone is ridiculous.

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:25 pm

Makes me feel better about my english so, please keep posting from your phone.

Required Fields · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2012 1:57 am

I'm rooting for the Kings in this series. I don't like the Devils at all.

Metastable To Chaos wrote:

That should've been NJ's game but the Kings still found a way to stay undefeated on the road. :blink:

To be honest, both games could have gone either way.

Metastable To Chaos · **Posted:** Mon Jun 04, 2012 4:11 am

Probably but NJ was much more consistent in Game 2.

Tompa · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:48 am

It's like I'm living in a weird parallel world where the Kings are awesome. This is really happening, isn't it? I'm getting misty eyed.

North From Here · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:19 am

Your time has come, bro. Enjoy it. :dio:

Bruce_Bitenfils · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:24 am

When was the last time a team was defeated after leading the series 3-0?

edit: I have my anwser:

Quote:

1. Detroit Red Wings (1942)

The Red Wings took a 3-0 lead in the Stanley Cup finals against the Maple Leafs, then lost the next three games by scores of 4-3, 9-3 and 3-0. In Game 7, the Wings took a 1-0 lead on Syd Howe's goal early in the second period and had the lead with less than 13 minutes remaining in the game. Then the Leafs' Sweeney Schriner scored to tie the game, and the Wings went on to lose 3-1. Detroit was the only team ever to be defeated in Cup final after leading 3-0 in games.

2. Pittsburgh Penguins (1975)

The Penguins led the Islanders 3-0 in their best-of-7 quarterfinal series, then blew four games in a row, becoming the only NHL team other than the '42 Red Wings to lose a seven-game playoff series after leading 3-0 in games.

So it happened twice in 70 years? I knew it was a rare event, but not that rare.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:32 am

Flyers did it to the Bruins about 2-3 seasons ago. Down 3-0 in series, down 3-0 in game 7 and still won. It's possible, just not plausible.

Thomas · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:59 am

Fun fact: One other team has defeated the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seeds to reach the finals. Team? Calgary Flames ´04. Coach? Darryl Sutter. Go figure.

Metastable To Chaos · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:22 pm

DevotedWalnut wrote:

Flyers did it to the Bruins about 2-3 seasons ago. Down 3-0 in series, down 3-0 in game 7 and still won. It's possible, just not plausible.

It's gonna be another 30+ years before it happens again, just going by how often it occurs.

North From Here · **Posted:** Tue Jun 05, 2012 7:31 pm

Thomas wrote:

Fun fact: One other team has defeated the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd seeds to reach the finals. Team? Calgary Flames ´04. Coach? Darryl Sutter. Go figure.

Ugh, I thought they had that series in the bag. Stupid Lightning.

Tompa · **Posted:** Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:35 am

I'm savoring this moment like a castaway savors the last piece of chocolate.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:19 am

Devils in 7!

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