Final 2023-24 Regular Season Review

That's it for the regular season.
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[@KingPK]

As always, we should pause to honor the markers that gave their lives for the reviews this season.

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@dmonsef]

I'm surprised Shannon hasn't gone on LTIR for wrist surgery! He must do a lot of wrist curls to prevent soreness!

[@jackcochrane215]

Thanks for the coverage over the season!!!

[@michaelleroy9281]

Rangers win the Stanley Cup stop the 1994 chants

[@ryans413]

Oilers fans were like we got Vegas no we got LA no we got Vegas no we got LA

[@mercywilliams2698]

Hilarious!

[@iainmore3961]

Well Vegas will not be throwing games against the Canucks. Shanny is possibly hoping they will throw it like the did against the Ducks.

[@dalesousa1447]

@@iainmore3961Canucks aren’t playing the golden knights their playing the predators.

[@ryandymond2195]

You are correct. That is exactly what I was like.

[@iainmore3961]

@@dalesousa1447 I misread the standings. I was at the whisky early today.

[@anowhereguy2521]

The Sharks are now the first team to get less than 20 victories in a full 82 games season since the Atlanta Thrashers in 2001-2002.

[@seanragsdale5636]

At least it’s over for the Sharks. Hope they catch a break in the draft lottery

[@notNajimi]

@@seanragsdale5636🤞

[@koonfasa]

At least that’s not like the Sens. You ought to go back through all the 82+ games per season… 10 wins in 92-93. I started following them around then when I thought they had the next one…

[@anthonyfaccaro7118]

My blues let them have 3, its why we arent in the playoffs

[@jasonfire3434]

@@koonfasathe Sharks had 11 wins that same season lol

[@VonHavok]

Thanks for another fantastic year Lets enjoy the playoffs

[@carsi7282]

Jets and Brossoit played as to keep it to 2 goals or less so Hellebuyck won the Jennings. Which is really nice accomplishment for him and the entire team. And although Brossoit didn't meet the 25 games so his name won't be acknowledged, he was a huge part of this years defensive success. And yes, it was nice of the Canucks not to push for 3rd goal at the end.

[@FischerFan]

Brossoit has been a concrete example of the type of depth the Jets have had to get them through the difficult times. In the games he played, he actually delivered both a better GAA and winning percentage than Hellebuyck!

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@FischerFan]

@@Corey-bv_thumb408 Must you post your predictions multiple times on the same discussion?

[@bobdenst7875]

I certainly hope that the Jets can hang on to Brossoit next season, but I doubt that will happen. I think there are a few teams that might consider him as a starter or in a tandem situation. He's likely to get himself a decent raise.

[@Matt-nj1yh]

They pulled the goalie and definitely pushed for the 3rd goal at the end... failed, but pushed. I was at the game. I seen't it!

[@danikasmith5487]

Jets also sat alot of people too. Helley(not even dressed), Marky mark, conner, Lowry, Morrissey, Dillan. That's a lot of our top Top players

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I apologize vehemently. The game meant nothing to either team. Next season I should just ignore the games that don't matter.

[@73Ambassador]

I also noticed this that it was mentioned that both the canucks and oilers sat out of bunch of players but no mention of the same by the jets. Shannon, if you're not careful and keep disrespecting Yvonne's team, she will have you sleeping with the cats or rabbit

[@danikasmith5487]

For the jets it's mattered for the Jennings. Also for home advantage vs everyone but Dallas, and best Canadian team.

[@danikasmith5487]

@TheHockeyGuy nah its fine lol your all good.

[@FischerFan]

@@danikasmith5487 It would also give the Jets home ice advantage over the Canucks should the two teams meet in the Western Conference final.

[@Habu12]

My Kardiac Kings never fail to disappoint.. Man, what a topsy turvy game. All I can say now is.. And so it begins..

[@scrub_jay]

A topsy turvy game for a topsy turvy season. They are better than 99 points but I think the Oilers are better than 104 points too. Hopefully the right team shows up

[@Havre_Chithra]

I'm thanking God the Oilers don't have to face the Vegas LTIR Knights in the first round. Damn did that game make me nervous.

[@Edmon_Oilers]

@@Havre_Chithray not, not only they finally beat those schemers get finally slay the dragon thats been holding them back would’ve been sweet to give them a whoppin🤕😵‍💫😵😵😵 lol

[@dmonsef]

Kings is my 2nd team to the Caps. Drives me nuts how many multi-goal leads they have blown during the regular season. Too many times they have tried to sit on leads instead of continuing to attack and score more goals.

[@Burning_Tyger]

Is 3rd time the charm? Here's to hoping we finally slay the orange and blue 2-headed dragon. If we make it out of round 1 I think there's a chance we keep Coach Hiller. If not, I think Marco Sturm might get his NHL HC shot. He may get it anyway.

[@The_Architekt]

RIP Coyotes 1996-2024

[@The_Architekt]

@@Corey-bv_thumb408 didn’t ask

[@bartomand3681]

Fantastic job with these reviews Shannon, only thing you missed about the Jets win was it secured them the Jennings Trophy for least amount of goals against. The Jets were the only team in the NHL to allow less than 200 goals against this year. After the season they had last year, who would have thought that was even possible? Go Jets Go!

[@colefontenla7599]

Btw jets also rested all their top players even more than the Canucks

[@willloterzo8131]

canucks didn't even try nobody cares

[@nunyabiznizz4778]

Neither did the jets they were half black aces and 2 rookies nhl debuts

[@WrathoflinX]

Well if the Jets play the Canucks they have home ice advantage now lol but yeah Jets are way better

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Neither team played very well, as the game didn't matter.

[@73Ambassador]

Thank you for saying this. THG conveniently left that out as he only made excuses for the Canucks

[@dmonsef]

Vegas was 3-0 against the Stars. Kings were 0-3 against the Stars. Kings were 1-3 against Oilers, but the games were close. Vegas was 1-2 against the Oilers. Strangely, the Kings/Vegas will be facing teams they had better odds of winning against. Stars have the pressure of knocking out the reigning Cup Champs Vegas, being the top team in the West. Cam Talbot gets a chance to show why the Oilers shouldn't have cut ties with him, when they did years ago. Overall the playoff match-ups you almost probably couldn't ask for better. In the East, Caps face their former coach for 3 previous seasons, Peter Laviolette. Isles/Canes have faced each other before. Bolts/Panthers face each other in the battle of Florida. Leafs face their haunting rival in the Bruins. In the rest of the West, Jets try to knock off the Cup Champs Avs from 2 seasons ago. Canucks/Preds is the battle of the workhorse goalies, Saros/Demko.

[@_TayX4]

Thank you for another fantastic year of listening to your coverage. You have no idea how much better it is to listen to you than any major sports coverage out there. Cheers THG Go Kings Go

[@J_Dawg90]

When mark stone comes back game 1 im gonna cry

[@csharp48]

You can add it to the salt pile. Why would a player returning from an injury in accordance with the recovery time make you cry?

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

I can't wait for Mark Stone Game 1 haha

[@DuatinDauphin]

Really hope Dallas finnishs every hit on his spleen

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

@@DuatinDauphin Jaime Benn tried cheap shotting Stone in last year's playoffs. Didn't go well for them.

[@xmarine73]

​@@DuatinDauphin that's not how us Stars fans are, my guy. Benn's hit was grotesquely bad sportsmanship. Let's beat them, Stoner included, with some class. Gritty, skill, and class. Go Stars!

[@andrewmelnyk6416]

Thanks for all your work this season. Much love from Seattle

[@darly17]

thank you for doing this all season long. your work does not go unnoticed. not only do I enjoy the reviews but i learned a lot of hockey with them!!

[@OWlsfordshire]

Great work this year 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ShannonFerguson]

Congratulations, Shannon! 🎉

[@itscambro1234]

Thanks for the reg. season coverage from Winnipeg

[@yru435]

Thanks!

[@Phillomania]

I love how the last regular season game is a California team and it goes to overtime. Shannon's favorite!

[@scrub_jay]

Hey it was only 6 seconds! You're not wrong though lol

[@TheHockeyGuy]

I ignored it because it meant nothing, started getting the review ready.

[@voodoo2plus1]

Also thanks Shannon!

[@joeygarcia6810]

congrats on another great regular season! well done!

[@ZykoMike]

My first season with ya and it’s been fun! Looking forward to an amazing playoff as a Cats fan.

[@kuningaskolassas4720]

Thank you for all the hard work, Shannon! Your daily videos always brighten the day

[@tyraelhermosa]

Holy smokes, congrats THG and team! Amazing accomplishment again. Now for the best games!…

[@HAL9010-sv1gh]

Another fine, informative and always entertaining regular season 'THG Marathon' finally reaches the 'Finish' line🎉😁! Shannon, as expected, picks up the winner's gold medal again and Gary Bettman reaches for the telephone to pass on his best wishes for another sterling season of game summaries and related commentary/observations😁! Thank you for your much-appreciated hard work throughout the entire 2023/24 regular season schedule, Shannon👏 🙄👍!

[@runningman7913]

Great work all season!!! Appreciate all the work you have done as this is very detailed and informative, You mentioned at start that Canucks had 4-5 top guys out. Failed to mention that the jets also had a bunch of players out with Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Connor, Lowry, Namestikov, Morrisey and Dillon not dressed.

[@johnalwell5795]

Great job as usual .

[@thepowerwithin9865]

I can never thank you enough Shannon for your devotion, focus, commitment, passion, and love for the game of hockey and your fans. I speak for many people when I say each season is an absolute treat with your coverage of it, and it wouldn’t be anywhere near the same without you. I truly cherish you and your hard work. You’re an inspiration to me and I hope to see you for many more years to come. Thank you again, and I’ve never been more excited for your coverage on the playoffs!

[@goadamson]

Thanks for a great year of reporting!

[@Vienna107]

Appreciate all the hard work and videos done to help us hockey fans further enjoy the game. Thanks for another season of coverage.

[@ultimetacooler]

I love your reviews, some of the best content on KZbin. Great work this season, now onto the playoffs!

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@genjiglove6124]

Congrats on another great season Shannon. Enjoy the playoffs

[@N1NJ4P1R4T3]

Grats on another full, fantastic season, THG! Thanks for doing what you do! You're an animal, I swear, an absolute beauty

[@GinoBtheman]

Congrats on another regular season full of great coverage, conversations and content Shannon. Looking forward to the playoffs, next season, and everything that comes between. Appreciate you big dawg

[@GinoBtheman]

Where did I ask

[@VGK2017]

You’re absolutely right about Hill THG. He’s let in a lot of softies and Thompson has been the better of the two so I won’t be surprised to see Thompson start. VGK deserved to lose this game though only scoring one goal. I think they tried too hard to get Marchessault his 43rd goal to tie Karlsson. Credit to the Ducks tho for a well played game. GKG

[@bertoneill2488]

Thank you Shannon for reviewing 1312 games.

[@ugiswrong]

Congrats on ending a specific review era

[@djsloppymop6655]

Perfect timing

[@jon-pauljeandron4439]

Thanks for your hard work

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@mmonurdz9456]

Another great season of hockey coverage! I'll see you in the Playoffs, Shannon! LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

[@FischerFan]

I have my fingers crossed for a Rangers-vs-Bruins Eastern Conference final.

[@Nikkerman]

THG the most consistent youtuber mabye on the entire platform, quality all the time

[@voodoo2plus1]

Congrats on a great career Silvy!!!! Go ducks! Also cutter looked GOOD! So excited for next season.

[@landinimoore7888]

Stars vs Vegas rematch will be great, even though Im nervous as a Stars fan. Hopefully they get revenge. Thanks for all you do throughout the entire NHL season!

[@WrathoflinX]

Go Jets Go!!! ✈️✈️

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

​@@Corey-bv_thumb408McDavid is trash.

[@nickpete165]

It's playoff time baby !

[@imrippingthefuckingheadoff]

Thank you so much Shannon. You make miserable life a bit better.

[@randomassname445]

Jets are heating up at exactly the right time. I almost don't want reg season to end just so I can see how far they can take this win streak. Bring on the AVS!!!!

[@robertpage4670]

WPG is 8-0 their last 8; 8-6 their last 14. DAL are 12-2 their last 14. NYR are 15-5 in their last 20. CAR 16-5 in their last 21. NYI are 8-1 in their last 9; 10-9 their last 19.

[@petergaudet4721]

Jets are playing well, and they have a chance v COL. A weaker version of this Jets team did good things in the playoffs v McDavid. Now they get a shot v Mackinnon. Also, of all the teams you listed, only one is western, and both Jets and Stars would have to win to meet up.

[@BoyNamedSue4]

Not the season we wanted but good to go out with a win. Good job Ducks.

[@seanragsdale5636]

Kuch is officially your Art Ross winner!

[@SebastianHernandez-uo4be]

Shannon you look great in the Mighty Ducks jersey & Hat as well just like D2 & D3 film 🏒👍🦆

[@joepatridge6154]

For those who are curious here is the final records of teams when their jersey is worn in the previews Anaheim - 5 (1-4-0) Arizona - 3 (1-2-0) Boston - 9 (6-3-0) Buffalo - 2 (1-0-1) Calgary - 7 (5-2-0) Carolina - 6 (2-2-2) Chicago - 1 (1-0-0) Colorado - 4 (4-0-0) Columbus - 2 (2-0-0) Dallas - 9 (7-2-0) Detroit - 5 (5-0-0) Edmonton - 9 (7-1-1) Florida - 1 (0-1-0) Los Angeles - 6 (5-1-0) Minnesota - 3 (1-2-0) Montreal - 2 (1-1-0) Nashville - 4 (2-0-2) New Jersey - 3 (1-2-0) New York Islanders - 5 (3-1-1) New York Rangers - 5 (4-1-0) Ottawa - 4 (3-1-0) Philadelphia - 3 (1-1-1) Pittsburgh - 6 (3-3-0) San Jose - 1 (1-0-0) Seattle - 3 (2-0-1) St. Louis - 4 (3-1-0) Tampa - 3 (1-2-0) Toronto - 3 (2-1-0) Vancouver - 6 (3-2-1) Vegas - 5 (4-0-1) Washington - 2 (1-1-0) Winnipeg - 2 (1-1-0) 84-38-11 Great season once again!!!

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@gregcub3d]

shannon, i appreciate how much time you seem to have tonight at the end of a long year. here's hoping the kings either lose in 5 or less (so the FO gets the boot) or win at least ONE series. thanks for all you do.

[@stuartkasperski]

Hey Shannon. The Jets rested 4 guys - Including main starters like Scheifele, KFC and Morrissey (1 injured - Morgan Barron) as well. Just saying is all.

[@thenextgreat8652]

And now, the real season begins where watching any random game is enjoyable. A ton of great matchups in round one and only two series that look a bit lopsided which are both in the east. Could almost flip a coin to pick the winners in the west as I don’t see a single series and think, “this team is going to stomp that team”.

[@robertsutton8264]

Jets had six players out! WE play Canucks if it goes that far! Home ice advantage for Jets and Jennings award for being the most stingiest for goals against! Great coverage this season! GO JETS GO!😎

[@valeriehowden471]

Thanks for your season of reviews, THG! Was at the Van vs Jets game. No more comments regarding who rested who. It was nice to see the Jets prospects and LB in net to win the Jennings (sadly his name won't be on the trophy as he played

[@MrNightRome]

as a vegas fan im not much concerned about the goaltending as long a bruce doesnt try and go with hill every game, we can ride LT he's been doing good enough

[@canadianobserver2284]

Thanks for your great coverage this season Shannon, although your bias is starting to creep in :) You felt it necessary to mention the Canucks were without 4 of their top players without mentioning that the Jets were resting Scheifele, Lowry, Morrisey, Connor, Dillon and Helleybuyck and having two players in their first ever NHL game so really not any excuses for the Canucks!

[@user-jx9ux1qy2m]

Gary Bet-Man went down to Georgia

[@Darren51283]

I was a little upset that the Jets were sitting out so many of their top players because I wanted them to try for fewest goals against, most regulation wins and most regulation+overtime wins, but fortunately the Canucks did the same and thus made it possible for the Jets to win and thus garner the aforementioned bragging rights.

[@bulls_eye007]

Way to finish the season Ducks 🦆

[@jonmendelson1104]

Sharks picks pre-lottery: 1, 14, 33, 42, (83-85 unless TBL reaches ECF in which case 94-97), (115-116 unless FV reaches WCF in which case 126-129), 131, 143, 194.

[@dennishaley2821]

thanks for not hyping on the Sabres for next season I'll believe it when I see it and I appreciate you wearing a Sabres jersey more than they deserved

[@deanm375]

Congratz on another regular season in the books Shannon! As a Ducks fan I'm glad I discovered your channel AFTER your hatred for the Ducks subsided.

[@FischerFan]

Ah yes, the not-so-mighty Disneyland Ducks.

[@DiogenesTheCynic.]

LA and Vegas racing to the bottom of the tank... Not happy at all. Thanks for all the videos this season Shannon!

[@Steve_Hunts96]

As a Knights fan, it’s so obvious the Knights didn’t care about this game. They were trying to force feed Marchessault a goal to tie that record, rather than find offense in other ways, and with Hanifin, Mantha, & Stephenson all resting, it’s clear to me they didn’t care in the slightest how it turned out.

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

And now you get Dallas instead of easy ass oilers dammn

[@JonSnuh]

​@Nathanielhiggerson66 or they tanked to get Dallas, rather than Edmonton

[@Nathanielhiggerson66]

@@JonSnuh NHL teams don’t tank. Not usually even for an easier matchup, which the Stars are not. Even in recent playoff history they’ve beaten the Oilers and lost to the Stars, so that’s just really not a thing any team would do.

[@TheFusionmix]

The Rangers had to go through the Astros, the Stars will have to go through the Knights. And having it happen in the first round, while Seguin and Hintz can still be held together with Toradol, is the best case scenario. Thank you Viktor Arvidsson!

[@HockeyMom_]

Lol. Pronunciation of Chibrichov, nope. And by the way,you mentioned Canucks sitting starters. Did you see Jets? They sat starters too.

[@iainmore3961]

Vegas throwing games and thus adding to the mockery that is the NHL.

[@otakumusprime7745]

I didn't want Vegas but I don't think anyone can stop the Stars if they beat 'em. Bring it on! Also Edmonton and L.A. again. Yay. Very exciting. Can't wait.

[@kieranperreaultdit-morin9262]

I would love to hear which regular seasons were your favourite to cover so far

[@Matt-nj1yh]

it's true, 4 of the top Canucks resting... but 9 Jets resting, including their ENTIRE leadership core. (nearly 50% of the entire team was resting) no "C" no "A's" basically the Manitoba Moose vs Vancouver Canucks.

[@candyseller7494]

I'm just happy my Sharks weren't shutout for their last game. Hopefully we can draft someone good with our 2nd overall pick this summer!

[@damonx6109]

Needs a jersey that says "Things get pushy."

[@TrueNorthDucky]

I love how Shannon mentions Canucks, resting all the top guys. They were resting Bess and miller. Jets no shieflee Connor , Morresey Helly, Lowry . lol.

[@mattreid8292]

You forgot some players for Winnipeg there was 2-1 ratio being sat and the jets spanked the canucks you can tell Shannon wasn’t happy about that game.

[@LGR0910]

GoJetGo!!

[@BlakeWheelersBurnerAccount]

Shannon, you should find a way to manipulate your videos so the visual comes across as nhl 94 graphics

[@Craven.Morehead69]

oilers la review lets go

[@hammerhyena4207]

PLD finished the season with only 40pts.

[@treycarmichael3605]

Nah. Dallas needs to knock the G-Knats off their back. They are going to have to absorb a lot of hits in this series, and i'd rather they do that in the first round than the third round. Benn has a major score to settle and i can sense the beast brewing and his legacy calling. I expect Benn to leave a deep mark on this series. Gotta be careful double-shifting Miro with full-length OTs possible. Hoping we see Hak in game 1 but not with Suter. That will not work. I like our chances, but it will be war. Go Stars!

[@johncox7169]

I was a little surprised that Edmonton started Skinner when they were sitting the rest of the team. Can't have been good for Skinner's confidence going into the playoffs.

[@SoFlaSooner]

Stupid Canucks couldn't score at least 3 goals tonight so the Panthers could get at least a share of the Jennings Trophy. Oh well, congrats to the Jets on being the only team that allowed fewer than 200 goals (199). Now it's time for my favorite time of year - NHL playoffs! Let's Go Panthers! Thanks for your efforts throughout as always.

[@Gingerbreadley]

Kings saw that they were bottom ranked in who you root for and have decided to make sure they always go to OT.

[@thefish560]

Who doesn't like 10:30 start with overtime?!?!

[@TheHockeyGuy]

What? They're not at the bottom.

[@Gingerbreadley]

@@TheHockeyGuy kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ6rlWVobbOJpposi=TyNnXhj9lmUu0P70 I was just referencing this. Just feels like they get payback by always having 7:30 games that go to OT.

[@lilpyrate8257]

LETS GOOO WE’ E MOVED UP!!!! This must mean we’re his secret fav:)

[@jonmendelson1104]

@@thefish560 Personally I love them...I generally go to sleep somewhere between 3-5am so those games are over long before I'm going to sleep, but some of the early East Coast weekend games are rough.

[@DALpropaganda]

anyone else think Kings were throwing onpurpose so they didn't have to face Edmonton for the 3rd time

[@Thynqikan]

What a terrible decision by the Oilers coaching staff to put your #1 goaltender in net against the top offense in the league when you sit so many of your starters! Avs lit up skinner while the rest of the Oilers team played like it did not matter. Knoblauch, do you think throwing your starting goaltender into that game and having to pull him after the first period does anything for Skinner's confidence?

[@ConfideKylie]

Well THG, guess SEA found a “reason” to deny MN the series sweep 😉 Happy to end with a W and was great seeing Joey try for a goalie goal!

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Meh, it didn't mean anything to either team.

[@ConfideKylie]

@@TheHockeyGuyoh, I know. Just messing with you cuz of your comment in today’s preview 😉

[@jonmendelson1104]

@@TheHockeyGuy It meant something to my Sharks though! If Minnesota could've gotten to OT we'd have had the 13th pick from Pittsburgh (pre-lottery), them losing in regulation means it's pick 14. Minnesota prevented themselves from falling down from 13th to 14th. Seattle it didn't matter for either way, they didn't pass anyone with a win.

[@joer7240]

I don’t think a game has to mean anything to be an enjoyable game. I watched most of it on my phone at work.I really wanted Turbo to get that shortie. Next seasonJoey will have his goalie-goal.

[@ConfideKylie]

@@jonmendelson1104For SEA it worked out well. While a win moved us down to 9th pick, Calgary won too so we moved back to 8th pick. Get to keep the higher pick and have a W to close out the season. Win-win!

[@lonelycake4114]

You wanted LA and got Vegas 😂😂😂

[@TheHockeyGuy]

If Dallas is going to prove this is their year, they start with the defending champs. It's going to be tough, but I still like Dallas in that series.

[@lonelycake4114]

@@TheHockeyGuy I don’t 😏

[@TheHockeyGuy]

Then Dallas won't win the Cup anyway. If a team can't win against anyone they match up with, they don't deserve it.

[@RobdaVegasMailman]

@@TheHockeyGuy Shannon, I'm a VGK fan but they're definitely lacking something from last season. Adin Hill has especially looked shaky. At least Hertl has contributed well with faceoff wins and reviving a doormant PP. The challenge for the Knights will be trying to get players who haven't played much together to gel in a playoff environment.

[@lonelycake4114]

@@TheHockeyGuy Let’s see how shaky Vegas goaltending will be. But if Stone returns, it’s over for Dallas.

[@seanmccarthy7323]

3 and 3 yerstday 712 and 518 and 82 record in the season

[@tt128556]

Seems like both teams wanted to avoid the Oilers.

[@jordanholmes9943]

Dostal is making the case that he can start, or at least have a 1A 1B situation

[@fearthesnake7470]

I'm convinced the kings intentionally TRIED to tank for Dallas.

[@alexgregory6682]

Born and raised a die hard Avs fan..... but if somehow Winnipeg takes us out in the first round I hope they take it all the way.

[@sameold5050]

Winnipeg Jets goaltenders win the Jennings trophy.

[@Hollywoodin2001b]

Jets secure the Jennings by giving up just 2 goals. They had 199 GA, Florida second at 200 GA. Will defence win in the playoffs.

[@FischerFan]

I wonder which team Die-yotes fans will be cheering for in the Winnipeg-Colorado series.

[@MrGBOUCHER]

The jets were resting a bunch of top players, too, and had their back up in… just sayin’

[@FuegoJustinnn]

This is why I don't like the Division Matchups cause it's boring getting the same opponents every year.

[@angiebee2225]

Avs and Jets have never played each other, so that just does not apply this year.

[@Corey-bv_thumb408]

2024 NHL playoffs Eastern conference: Lightning over Panthers Bruins over Maple Leafs Rangers over Capitals Islanders over Hurricanes Bruins over Lightning Rangers over Islanders Rangers over Bruins Western conference: Stars over Golden Knights Avalanche over Jets Predators over Canucks Oilers over Kings Stars over Avalanche Oilers over Predators Oilers over Stars Stanley Cup Final: Oilers over Rangers Conn Smythe: Connor McDavid

[@jameshenderson4089]

It’s the jets that had 8 guys out. Vancouver had 3. Confused by your statement that the Canucks rested all there good players because that was not the case.