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NHL is a joke. It is clear now they are riding the Pens. How come there was no mention about the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

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have a video of it?
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[QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]

NHL is a joke. It is clear now they are riding the Pens. How come there was no mention about the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

ChikaraShref

have a video of it?

Can't find one on youtube and NHL.com's replay doesn't show it so no.

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#1053 X360PS3AMD05
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Once step away from being WWE, slap on the wrist for being dirty in the playoffs? Have they come down on the guy who slammed Clifford into the boards? How can you say you're trying to protect players? Pretty bad and fishy officiating all around too
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#1054 Seabas989
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Tough loss for the Caps. :(

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#1055 Swanogt19
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Kelly! Woooo
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Once step away from being WWE, slap on the wrist for being dirty in the playoffs? Have they come down on the guy who slammed Clifford into the boards? How can you say you're trying to protect players? Pretty bad and fishy officiating all around tooX360PS3AMD05
Yes. Bitz got suspended for two games for the hit.
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#1057 gameeer1
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lol, Kerry Fraser on TSN, yet he blew one of the biggest calls on Gretzky in '93. meh, he's still a good ref, but he isn't well liked here, that's for sure.
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#1058 ChikaraShref
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[QUOTE="ChikaraShref"][QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]

NHL is a joke. It is clear now they are riding the Pens. How come there was no mention about the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

sherman-tank1

have a video of it?

Can't find one on youtube and NHL.com's replay doesn't show it so no.

yeah, i was looking around, but no luck so far. i'm wanting to see it . i was making dinner at the time so i missed it. unable to argue either way as a result. =/ since it benefits my team, i'll just say it didn't happen ;)
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#1059 Los9090
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NHL is a joke. It is clear now they are riding the Pens. How come there was no mention about the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

sherman-tank1
Of course not, good point. I hate the Flyers, but I hope they win this series
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#1060 monkeytoes61
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So the NHL reports that they are upset about Briere's goal not being whistled for offsides. Really NHL? Missed calls happen all the time, don't even get me started as to WHY you would make a complaint.Los9090
How is it a bad thing that the NHL is upset at a clear missed call in a playoff game that directly affected the outcome of said game?
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[QUOTE="Los9090"]So the NHL reports that they are upset about Briere's goal not being whistled for offsides. Really NHL? Missed calls happen all the time, don't even get me started as to WHY you would make a complaint.monkeytoes61
How is it a bad thing that the NHL is upset at a clear missed call in a playoff game that directly affected the outcome of said game?

Because questionable calls are made all the time and this is the only time the NHL is saying something about it.

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[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"][QUOTE="Los9090"]So the NHL reports that they are upset about Briere's goal not being whistled for offsides. Really NHL? Missed calls happen all the time, don't even get me started as to WHY you would make a complaint.sherman-tank1

How is it a bad thing that the NHL is upset at a clear missed call in a playoff game that directly affected the outcome of said game?

Because questionable calls are made all the time and this is the only time the NHL is saying something about it.

But that was clearly a bad call that directly influenced the end result of a playoff game. This isn't some questionable judgement call in a mid season game.

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#1064 Swanogt19
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You could argue it had an influence yes. But the Pens lost that game. Regardless of who's fault it is, its human error. Hockey is a fast game and I would rather not see challenge flags like the NFL or Replaying onsides and offsides because once the play is dead its dead. There is no way you start the situation again at the same pace. Not in hockey. Wrong calls and bad calls are made all the time. This is one example where it allowed a team to score. It happens many times through out the year. This case is just more evident because of its the playoffs. And its unfortunately it happened in the playoffs.
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#1065 deactivated-5fc147aeeb0aa
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[QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]

[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"] How is it a bad thing that the NHL is upset at a clear missed call in a playoff game that directly affected the outcome of said game?monkeytoes61

Because questionable calls are made all the time and this is the only time the NHL is saying something about it.

But that was clearly a bad call that directly influenced the end result of a playoff game. This isn't some questionable judgement call in a mid season game.

Again, there always bad calls that directly affect the outcome in a game in the playoffs that the NHL doesn't bother pointing out. Also why didn't they mention the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

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#1066 Los9090
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[QUOTE="monkeytoes61"]

[QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]Because questionable calls are made all the time and this is the only time the NHL is saying something about it.

sherman-tank1

But that was clearly a bad call that directly influenced the end result of a playoff game. This isn't some questionable judgement call in a mid season game.

Again, there always bad calls that directly affect the outcome in a game in the playoffs that the NHL doesn't bother pointing out. Also why didn't they mention the icing that wasn't called that led to the Pens 3rd goal?

Exactly...and you know the NHL wouldn't have said a thing about that if the Penguins won. Kudos to the Flyers for blowing out the Bettguins tonight.
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http://cdn1.diggstatic.com/story/vancouver_canucks_diving_team/o.png :lol:
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#1068 gameeer1
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9-2 so far in terms of my picks, get at me.
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#1069 Los9090
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How about those Kings? Holy crap
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#1070 Swanogt19
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The 2nd period last night was their worst of the series. Van. easily could have won that game in the 2nd period last night. And there was several missed calls in that game last night. :P
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#1071 JohnBean42
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I've done pretty well with my picks so far. Phoenix won and STL lost, but everything else is looking good. Love how the Kings are playing, I just want to see Van. OUT! Same goes for Pitt.

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#1072 Swanogt19
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Tough goal to swallow.
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Tough goal to swallow. Swanogt19
You got that right. Should of took the penalty shot.

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#1074 JohnBean42
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More OT. Great series so far.

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#1075 deactivated-5fc147aeeb0aa
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More OT. Great series so far.

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My heart can't take this much longer.

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#1076 Seabas989
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Backstrom scores!!!!! :D

Can't wait till Game 3.

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#1077 Swanogt19
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Tough loss. But a good game. Both teams played well.
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Backstrom scores!!!!! :D

Can't wait till Game 3.

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Sucks that I have to hate you until this series is over. ^^

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#1079 Seabas989
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[QUOTE="Seabas989"]

Backstrom scores!!!!! :D

Can't wait till Game 3.

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Sucks that I have to hate you until this series is over. ^^

:lol: well it is only one game. It's anyone's series.

I don't hate Boston teams as much as other I-95/Northeast teams. :P

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[QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]

[QUOTE="Seabas989"]

Backstrom scores!!!!! :D

Can't wait till Game 3.

Seabas989

Sucks that I have to hate you until this series is over. ^^

:lol: well it is only one game. It's anyone's series.

I don't hate Boston teams as much as other I-95/Northeast teams. :P

Yeah, nothing personal but that game got me really bummed. The last game I would watch with my dad because he is leaving to go to California for who knows how long. I have a lot of respect for the Caps though. I knew this was going to be a tough series.

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And there's my second favouite player doing it right. Love how Thomas just bolts off.

Would also like to mention

Holtby gets a penatly

No penalty on Thomas.:roll:

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#1082 Swanogt19
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There was never a penalty on Hotlby. So I don't know why your complaining. Here is a link to the box score. http://bruins.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011030122
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There was never a penalty on Hotlby. So I don't know why your complaining. Here is a link to the box score. http://bruins.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011030122Swanogt19
In Game 1 there was.

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[QUOTE="Swanogt19"]There was never a penalty on Hotlby. So I don't know why your complaining. Here is a link to the box score. http://bruins.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011030122sherman-tank1

In Game 1 there was.

Okay. Thanks. However there is a difference between the two. The puck is not near Hotlby and Thomas has the puck in the second gift. All in the eye of the beholder. For example Game 1 of the Canucks and Kings a Canuck gets a penalty for spraying Quick with snow. In game 2 a Kings player sprayed Luongo with snow and there was no penalty. Different refs. The Flyers and Pens game today has gotten really nasty. Crosby in a fight, Asham getting tossed, and several fights.
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#1085 gameeer1
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Asham is a dirty punk.
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Luongo is now a backup.

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#1087 ujjval16
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[QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]

[QUOTE="Swanogt19"]There was never a penalty on Hotlby. So I don't know why your complaining. Here is a link to the box score. http://bruins.nhl.com/club/boxscore.htm?id=2011030122Swanogt19

In Game 1 there was.

Okay. Thanks. However there is a difference between the two. The puck is not near Hotlby and Thomas has the puck in the second gift. All in the eye of the beholder. For example Game 1 of the Canucks and Kings a Canuck gets a penalty for spraying Quick with snow. In game 2 a Kings player sprayed Luongo with snow and there was no penalty. Different refs. The Flyers and Pens game today has gotten really nasty. Crosby in a fight, Asham getting tossed, and several fights.

And that's what I was getting at. Not really complaining about the call, rather complaining about the lack of consistency in the NHL. Just yesterday in game two of PHX-CHI, Smith came out and hit Toews and Toews got the penalty. The league needs some consistency.

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[QUOTE="Swanogt19"][QUOTE="sherman-tank1"]In Game 1 there was.

ujjval16

Okay. Thanks. However there is a difference between the two. The puck is not near Hotlby and Thomas has the puck in the second gift. All in the eye of the beholder. For example Game 1 of the Canucks and Kings a Canuck gets a penalty for spraying Quick with snow. In game 2 a Kings player sprayed Luongo with snow and there was no penalty. Different refs. The Flyers and Pens game today has gotten really nasty. Crosby in a fight, Asham getting tossed, and several fights.

And that's what I was getting at. Not really complaining about call, rather complaining about the lack of consistency in the NHL. Just yesterday in game two of PHX-CHI, Smith came out and hit Toews and Toews got the penalty. The league needs some consistency.

Seriously. The calls this playoff season have been beyond horrible.

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#1089 Swanogt19
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Asham is a dirty punk.gameeer1
Pretty much.

Luongo is now a backup.

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The only thing that might do is tell the other players to wake up. Luongo has been playing fine. Penguins and Fleury are a mess.
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#1090 Seabas989
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Flyers/Penguins series has been the opposite of the Caps/Bruins series.

Where is the defense?

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#1091 Swanogt19
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Flyers/Penguins series has been the opposite of the Caps/Bruins series.

Where is the defense?

Seabas989
Not only that but where is the goal tending? Fleury let two soft ones by.
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[QUOTE="Seabas989"]

Flyers/Penguins series has been the opposite of the Caps/Bruins series.

Where is the defense?

Swanogt19

Not only that but where is the goal tending? Fleury let two soft ones by.

Can't say I'm surprised. We aren't dealing with elite goalies here.

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#1093 Seabas989
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:lol:

I'm no hockey expert but that was horrible by Pitt.

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#1094 Conscrumptured
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Poor Flower.

I actually like Marc-André, but the rest of the team. Not really. But a series with Flyers and Penguins, one has to choose the lesser of two evils.

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Pittsburgh Penguins are a disgraceful team. Starting from Cindy (and his glove-push) all the way down. Neal is a punk who should get suspended until end of playoffs. And Craig Adams pulling Hartnell's hair in the fight...what a joke. I am hoping Flyers sweep this sorry excuse of a team in game 4.
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Crosby was a lucky little b**** that the refs held down Giroux, who would have broke his pretty boy face
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Pittsburgh Penguins are a disgraceful team. Starting from Cindy (and his glove-push) all the way down. Neal is a punk who should get suspended until end of playoffs. And Craig Adams pulling Hartnell's hair in the fight...what a joke. I am hoping Flyers sweep this sorry excuse of a team in game 4. the_ChEeSe_mAn2
I agree with you. Asham is dirty, Crosby was an idiot today...really, everyone was. The most surprising player of the game: Matt Cooke. No PM that game. Wow. Guess he has turned the corner. Hope the Flyers sweep them.
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#1098 the_ChEeSe_mAn2
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[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"]Pittsburgh Penguins are a disgraceful team. Starting from Cindy (and his glove-push) all the way down. Neal is a punk who should get suspended until end of playoffs. And Craig Adams pulling Hartnell's hair in the fight...what a joke. I am hoping Flyers sweep this sorry excuse of a team in game 4. JohnBean42
I agree with you. Asham is dirty, Crosby was an idiot today...really, everyone was. The most surprising player of the game: Matt Cooke. No PM that game. Wow. Guess he has turned the corner. Hope the Flyers sweep them.

It's almost as if the nastiness inside Cooke migrated to the rest of the team...
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Did anyone catch the guy standing behind the Canucks bench tonight? He was wearing a shirt that read, "Sedin Sisters: Two girls, no Cup." Haha
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Seeing the Canucks in this position is absolutely beautiful. (: