I am very excited to see this one.
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I think it comes down to if Florida is healthy or not. If Florida is 100% I think they win this series. If Tkachuk is only 80% I think Tampa
Love that classic jersey!
Let's Fuckin GO LIGHTNING!
I think it's going to be a tough one a little unknown from both teams on who's going to show up and outperform
I hope people know just how great Hagel has been. 35 goals all coming at even strength. Great two way forward. Plays on the PK and PP. Dangerous shorthanded. Has improved his points total the last three years (64, 75, 90) and ALL at only a 6.5 million cap hit until 2031
Panthers have not have full team together for months. (Injuries,suspensions,travels) but i believe experience and team unity will prevail. Respectfully Las Panteras @ 7.
Just the way I like it. Almost everyone is writing off Florida. They love playing as the underdog. #GOCATSGO #PLAYOFFBOB 🐀🐀🐀
Its about time we have both Florida teams close to their peak play each other. I think this is gonna be the most fun matchup in their playoff history. I hope the Panthers make it through, but I know a series win for either team is gonna come at a price
Tampa Bay in 7. I think Florida right now is feeling the affects of 2 straight finals appearances.
tampa bay in 7
4-1 panthers, Barkov is gonna shut down Kucherov like last year
Florida Panthers 🐆 for the WIN!
Let's go Bolts! I feel like Vasy is going to steal a few games for us and Kuch is having another amazing year
Is this the Heavyweight series? Maybe so.
how good are kucherov and that Brayden point dude together ?
the series isnt going to be close, the Panthers forward depth and physicality is too much. The Panthers also have the #1 difference maker in hockey which is Aleksandr Barkov. Panthers in 5 if the Lightning are lucky!
I think the Cats bounce the Lightning in 6, I think that Rat line is going to throw off Kuch who can be a hot head when he's thrown off his game and they really don't have the toughness they had in those 3 straight finals apperances to deal with it, going with Florida on this one
Reminds me of the Lakers – Celtics rivalry from the 80s. Panthers(Celtics) like to slow it down and grind it out, Lighting(Lakers) like to play fast break showtime.
Should be an intense and great series. Go Bolts!!!
M. Tkachuk was skating this morning and looked great. At full strength Florida is better. Florida is deeper, and the Barkov line will neutralize the Point line. The deeper team usually wins. Panthers in 5 or 6.
Hope these 2 teams don't kill each other in first round, both have Latvian players, so for me it's best team wins and goes to the promised land
Panthers have to find some extra gas in the tank or just full on NOS the system because lately they have looked like a team that's played more hockey than everyone else.
Tampa is going to be a tough out, they are peaking at the right time and Vasy seems to be back, which is bad news.
It's such a close matchup and it's almost a shame that one of these teams will be out on the first round. Going to be a great series though, there's a little bit of everything in the mix:
Chance for epic goalie-duel, ✅
Selke caliber 200ft monster centers going at it, ✅
Grinding physicality, ✅
Superstar skill forwards, ✅
Epic defense that can provide offense on both sides, ✅
Crazy good depth, ✅
The winner of this series might just make the finals as the ultimate beast of the east whereas it'll probably be down to Jets and Avs to decide who'll be the best from the west.
I love the cats always seen as underdogs, against record setting teams, against the top scorers. What a series this will be! Los Gatos in 7!
Panthers in 7 this could be the best series of the entire playoffs
Our window is not as closed as some think it is.
I yhink the different will be yhe lack if chemistry and lite of players not being ready 100% for panters. Also I think everyone is sleeping in Guntzel, the guys have proven playeung better in playoffs then in regular season. Do TB in 6
I'm favouring Tampa
Tampa in 7
I’m taking the Panthers in six and is not only because I’m a Panthers fan and hate the Lightning like poison, but the Panthers have more depth. Tkachuk is a first liner on most teams as is Marchand and they will likely be a second and third liner respectively, then you have Rodrigues playing on the fourth line!!!! The defense pairings also favor Florida even with Ekblad out until the third game, Forsling will frustrate Kucherov as usual and both he and Jones are offensive threats from the point. Lastly, this version of the Panthers has shown it can beat Vasilevskiy. Let’s go Panthers!!!!
Fla in 6
I think this is going to be a good series but I can’t bet against Florida
As a cats fan, this rivalry is both amazing and likely to end me lmao. PANTHERS IN 4, LETS GO CATS BABY! Realistically though, cats in 6 or 7.
I like both Fl teams; I don't want them to beat each other up and make the second round easier for the Laughs 😅
Ottawa is not going to be as difficult an opponent as either Florida team. The only saving grace is I expect Bratty to hurt someone and get suspended.
I like Matthew and Bratty is a talented player; but the 4 nations was the turning point. Matthew, McAvoy and a few others talked a big check and that mofo bounced. Stop talking and show it on the ice.
strong defenses by both teams
The NHL delayed the start of the series to coddle Florida and make sure they get healthy.
Why wouldn’t regular szn results matter? Some systems play better into other systems, giving them an inherent advantage.its not that those changes can’t be overcome or adapted too, but it does present additional challenges. I guess you can say that there’s other factors that could have lead to wins or losses so you’d have to analyze those games.
Don't care for either team. But rooting for Tampa. Then Vgk and Tampa Stanley cup finals. Vegas in 6
May the fourth be with you. hahahah 🤣
Hoping for Tampa. Thinking Florida. Should be exciting to watch.
Vasilevskiy.
What is this 2019 talk? The playoffs were canceled that year due to COVID-19, I don't know what you're talking about.
Cats in 5.. Lets all take a moment to remember and appreciate last years series
Two fantastic teams but Florida’s got the Rats.
gonna be a grind
let’s go bolts!! 😤💙⚡️ I have so so much hope after these past years of heart break
These teams could meet in the playoffs every year as far as I'm concerned. Bolts in 6.
I’ve watched both as a fan since 2016. I always said FLA would win a cup if it wasn’t for TBL 2018-2022. Whoever wins this series should be the favourite to win the cup. I had FLA winning last year but this year I think TBL has the edge – bringing back key pieces like Gourde and Mcdonagh was smart. Everyone thinks COL DAL will be best series but I’m going to say TBL FLA will be the best series all playoffs. Let’s get a game 7!
Cats in 6
If the Panthers bring there physicality they WILL win this series. Take it to the bank
Hockey playoffs is the best thing on earth
LETS GO PANTHERS ! Should be a good one !!