2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs

[riffjim4069]

Shakeout from tonight's Washington vs. Montreal Game 7

If the Caps win:
Philadelphia vs. Washington
Boston vs. Pittsburgh

If the Habs win:
Montreal vs. Pittsburgh
Philadelphia vs. Boston

Western Conference:
San Jose vs. Detroit
Chicago vs. Vancouver

What does tonight's game mean? Offhand, I see the Penguins winning the Eastern Conference and skating into the Final should Montreal win this evening. However, I see the Capitals winning the Eastern Conference and making a return to the Final since '98 should win tonight. This game is huge!!!

 

[riffjim4069]

As of this mornings talk radio show in the D, I don't think they have worked out what networks will be showing what games.

My understanding NBC has a stake, VS. has 2 games guaranteed exclusively to themselves, CBC has a stake, and I'm sure the FSN's have their slice as well

I absolutely hate the games on NBC and their crack[smoking] broadcast team.

 

[Davedirectv]

I absolutely hate the games on NBC and their crack[smoking] broadcast team.

+1

We usually agree on most things, it seems.

 

[SabresRule]

If the Caps win:
Philadelphia vs. Washington
Boston vs. Pittsburgh

If the Habs win:
Montreal vs. Pittsburgh
Philadelphia vs. Boston

Western Conference:
San Jose vs. Detroit
Chicago vs. Vancouver

What does tonight's game mean? Offhand, I see the Penguins winning the Eastern Conference and skating into the Final should Montreal win this evening. However, I see the Capitals winning the Eastern Conference and making a return to the Final since '98 should win tonight. This game is huge!!!

I agree with you in one are.

If the Caps lose- IMHO, the Penguins would have what seems to be a cakewalk to the Cup Finals.

 

[BillD1984]

The Canadiens are trying to become the ninth (out of a possible 30) 8th seed to beat the top seed since the NHL went to this playoff format in 1994.

The others................

No. 8 beats No. 1

1994 -- San Jose (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over Detroit (1)
1995 -- N.Y. Rangers (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Quebec (1)
1998 -- Ottawa (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over New Jersey (1)
1999 -- Pittsburgh (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over New Jersey (1)
2000 -- San Jose (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over St. Louis (1)
2002 -- Montreal (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Boston (1)
2006 -- Edmonton (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Detroit (1)
2009 -- Anaheim (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over San Jose (1)
All are conference quarterfinal series

 

[riffjim4069]

I agree with you in one area.

If the Caps lose- IMHO, the Penguins would have what seems to be a cakewalk to the Cup Finals.

To be honest, I am not entirely convinced the Capitals would handle the Penguins...it's just my feeling they will be a step-ahead of the Penguins in a seven game series this year. Additionally, these series are all about matchups. For example, I feel the Wings matchup well against San Jose and Chicago, but less so against Vancouver...and I am so glad the Wings didn't play Nashville during the 1st round.

Anyway, I am really looking forward to the 2nd round matchups but tonight's game will be fun.

 

[Jimbo]

As of this mornings talk radio show in the D, I don't think they have worked out what networks will be showing what games.

My understanding NBC has a stake, VS. has 2 games guaranteed exclusively to themselves, CBC has a stake, and I'm sure the FSN's have their slice as well

Dave,
I believe the local FSN's have the first two rounds for sure, that said, they can also be on another network as well.

After this round the FSN's are done and it goes to the national networks.
I guess they consider VS a national network seeing they have the contract.

 

[Jimbo]

Here's what the NHL website has to say :


2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinals Schedule
Wednesday, 04.28.2010 / 7:20 PM / 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Conference Semifinals
NHL.com
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The conference semifinal will begin Thursday, April 29, with the Sharks and Red Wings starting things off in San Jose.

The Penguins will play either the Canadiens or Bruins on Friday. This matchup will be determined after the conclusion of Wednesday's Capitals-Canadiens game.

The final two series begin Saturday when the Philadelphia Flyers travel to either Boston or Washington and the Blackhawks host the Canucks.

Here are the full schedule scenarios for the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinals, based on the outcome of Montreal-Washington Game 7. Television networks will be announced later:


SCENARIO 1: WASHINGTON ADVANCES
2010 EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES I
#1 vs. #7
Network
Saturday, May 1 at Washington, 12:30 p.m. NBC, TSN
Monday, May 3 at Washington, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, May 5 at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Friday, May 7 at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Sunday, May 9 at Washington, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Tuesday, May 11 at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Thursday, May 13 at Washington, TBD TSN, VERSUS

SERIES J
#4 vs. #6
Network
Friday, April 30 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Sunday, May 2 at Pittsburgh, 2:00 p.m. NBC, CBC
Tuesday, May 4 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Thursday, May 6 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 8 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS

2010 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES K
#1 vs. #5
Network
Thursday, April 29 at San Jose, 9:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, May 2 at San Jose, 8:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Tuesday, May 4 at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Thursday, May 6 at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.. TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 8 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at San Jose, TBD TSN, VERSUS

SERIES L
#2 vs. #3
Network
Saturday, May 1 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Monday, May 3 at Chicago, 9:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Wednesday, May 5 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Friday, May 7 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Sunday, May 9 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Tuesday, May 11 at Vancouver, TBD CBC, VERSUS
*Thursday, May 13 at Chicago, TBD CBC, VERSUS



SCENARIO 2: MONTREAL ADVANCES
2010 EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES I
#4 vs. #8
Network
Friday, April 30 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. NBC, CBC, RDS
Sunday, May 2 at Pittsburgh, 2:00 p.m. CBC, RDS, VERSUS
Tuesday, May 4 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS, VERSUS
Thursday, May 6 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 8 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Montreal, 7:00 p.m. CBC, RDS, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at Pittsburgh, TBD CBC, RDS, VERSUS

SERIES J
#6 vs. #7
Network
Saturday, May 1 at Boston, 12:30 p.m. NBC, TSN
Monday, May 3 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Wednesday, May 5 at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Friday, May 7 at Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at Philadelphia, TBD TSN, VERSUS
*Friday, May 14 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS

2010 WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
SERIES K
#1 vs. #5
Network
Thursday, April 29 at San Jose, 9:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Sunday, May 2 at San Jose, 8:00 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Tuesday, May 4 at Detroit, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
Thursday, May 6 at Detroit, 10:30 p.m.. TSN, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 8 at San Jose, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Detroit, 10:30 p.m. TSN, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at San Jose, TBD TSN, VERSUS

SERIES L
#2 vs. #3
Network
Saturday, May 1 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Monday, May 3 at Chicago, 9:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Wednesday, May 5 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Friday, May 7 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Sunday, May 9 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Tuesday, May 11 at Vancouver, 9:30 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Thursday, May 13 at Chicago, 8:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS




- * denotes if necessary

- All Times Eastern

- Networks will be determined shortly

- (JIP) Game joined in progress. NOTE - all Joined in Progress games will be available in their entirety in NHL Center Ice/NHL GameCenter Live in the U.S.

2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs Semifinals Schedule - 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Conference Semifinals

 

[BillD1984]

SERIES J
#4 vs. #6
Network
Friday, April 30 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Sunday, May 2 at Pittsburgh, 2:00 p.m. NBC, CBC
Tuesday, May 4 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
Thursday, May 6 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Saturday, May 8 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Monday, May 10 at Boston, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS
*Wednesday, May 12 at Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m. CBC, VERSUS

If this scenario happens, then that means Cavs-Celtics game 3 would be next Wednesday night at the Garden.

If the Bruins play the Flyers there wouldn't be any potential conflicts with the Celtics.

 

[BillD1984]

Canadiens take advantage of a 4 on 3 situation



1-0 Habs end of 1st period............

 

[riffjim4069]

Wow! Montreal scores a poweplay goal in the closing seconds of the 1st period to take a 1-0 lead into the intermission. Good game with Washington hitting the post and some excellent saves.

 

[SabresRule]

If Montreal wins this game and the series- another chapter would be added to their legend and mystique.

As a Sabres fan who knows how tough it is to play these guys.

 

[satjay]

The Canadiens are trying to become the ninth (out of a possible 30) 8th seed to beat the top seed since the NHL went to this playoff format in 1994.

The others................

No. 8 beats No. 1

1994 -- San Jose (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over Detroit (1)
1995 -- N.Y. Rangers (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Quebec (1)
1998 -- Ottawa (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over New Jersey (1)
1999 -- Pittsburgh (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over New Jersey (1)
2000 -- San Jose (8) won best-of-seven series 4-3 over St. Louis (1)
2002 -- Montreal (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Boston (1)
2006 -- Edmonton (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over Detroit (1)
2009 -- Anaheim (8) won best-of-seven series 4-2 over San Jose (1)
All are conference quarterfinal series

I remember that Chris Osgoods rookie season

 

[riffjim4069]

Here's what the NHL website has to say :

Thanks! I knew the potential playoff scenarios were already were already worked up, but I didn't think the NHL would release them until after the game.

 

[riffjim4069]

If Montreal wins this game and the series- another chapter would be added to their legend and mystique.

As a Sabres fan who knows how tough it is to play these guys.

It would be a nice win, but it would hardly rate being mentioned given Montreal's storied past. I just noticed the '93-'93 Canadiens were the last team from Canada to win the Stanley Cup.

 

[satjay]

It would be a nice win, but it would hardly rate being mentioned given Montreal's storied past. I just noticed the '93-'93 Canadiens were the last team from Canada to win the Stanley Cup.

Would be nice to have a Detroit/Canadian Team Stanley Cup Final

 

[riffjim4069]

Would be nice to have a Detroit/Canadian Team Stanley Cup Final

I said that last year...shortly before Montreal got bounced. To be honest, the most likely matcup-up once again appears to be the Wings and Penguins. As much as I would love a little payback I would really love to see someone other than another than the Wings-Pens.

 

[riffjim4069]

Capitals are choking...outshooting Montreal 24-11, but they are down 1-0 after two-periods of play.

 

[BillD1984]

One thing I know for sure: the Bruins are playing a team from Pennsylvania in the second round......

 

[riffjim4069]

Wow! The Capitals have a goal waived-off because their player was "in-the-crease". The past 2-3 years the refs have been calling tons of in-the-crease calls, but this is probably the first I've seen this playoff season. Go figure! To be honest, the refs were ridiculous with the amount of in-the-crease calls they made the past couple years.