Recap of Panthers vs Hurricanes Game Two

This one ended much faster than game one. I am happy about that.
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[@FINsoininen]

Its hard to blame the goalie when you only score 1 goal. Raanta did his job.

[@samuelfrick3475]

Raanta and Freddy. This ain’t about their goaltending. Carolina’s offense ran into the Wall of Bob and Chucky. This Florida team man

[@carsonwentz8301]

Bobrovsky is standing on his head

[@JackStormo]

@@carsonwentz8301 SCREW RAANTA, not about him. BOB the wall and Florida!

[@zacharyreichert5035]

Can't do it. The team needs to get some scoring going or its all over. Its not as if the 'canes are even playing badly, they just need to actually cash in on some of these opportunities.

[@donmackie6086]

If things continue as they're trending, Bobrovsky seems a shoe in for playoff MVP. He's been the difference in every series so far with Florida. Good for him!

[@michaeldilley2544]

Bobrovsky denying Marchand on the breakaway and ullmark not tending the goal in ot in game 5 changed the entire playoffs.

[@OWlsfordshire]

Ullmark didn't tend the goal in any game. He is the Anti-Bob.

[@Torgo1969]

@@OWlsfordshire Ouch.

[@clarkwilson9520]

Penguins allowing Chicago to score twice in 26 seconds in game 81 changed the outlook for like 10 franchises

[@chinmayhejmadi7902]

​@@clarkwilson9520 We're kingmakers

[@clarkwilson9520]

@@chinmayhejmadi7902 If Florida wins the cup I think they owe Hextall a day with the cup honestly, the butterfly effect is insane

[@Ryan-qb5wd]

Bob is channeling his inner 2012 Jonathan Quick... It's gotten to the point where if he allows a goal I just have to see how it was possible.

[@nolankuffner3573]

Very apt. Particularly with how dominant Florida has been on the road. 3-1 versus Boston, 3-0 vs Toronto, 2-0 vs Carolina. 8-1 on the road, 2-3 at home.

[@TheFusionmix]

It's insane. Great goaltending has been sporadic this post-season but he is consistently dominant. So much fun to watch. He was so intense even after being on the ice for 7 periods, unreal.

[@imbenny2314]

i thought the same thing

[@peterroberts4415]

Not many people are suprised that an Atlantic team is doing this...but no one expected it to be Florida

[@rickhammond2473]

I put money on the Panthers January 27 to make the playoffs and if Panthers win the cup I will win a substantial amount of money.When the Panthers beat the Bruins twice in regular season I put money on the Panthers to win the cup.

[@indianajones5037]

Look at my bracket I’m a kings fan and I picked them to lose to Vegas

[@donmackie6086]

The biggest shock is the consistently excellent level of netminding by Bobrovsky. Montour and Tchahuk are obviously elevating their levels too, but the feisty Russian is in a groove!

[@donmackie6086]

​@rickhammond2473 wow! I've been a hockey addict for many decades. I'm 62 and Canadian. I'm gettin the vibe that Florida is a team of destiny. If you score a shitload of cheddar with a league championship, I'm even happier! Good luck dude!

[@donmackie6086]

​@theesquireofsports212definitely. When a guy gets a big $ contract, if he comes up short, he becomes a target for fan base frustration. Wasn't that happening to him during the regular season in Florida? I'm not sure cuz I'm far removed being a Canucks fan from Vancouver. I don't have skin in the game so I'm not biased by favoritism. The coach, the team cohesion, the desire and grit, a goalie in a major groove, and elevated levels from Montour, Tchahuk, and others tell me they're the favorites to win the Cup in their franchise's 30th anniversary.

[@KBroly]

Barkov's goal was insane. Surprised you didn't talk about it much.

[@Jz9222]

Beautiful goals have to be scored by North American players for them to be newsworthy 😂

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

​@@Jz9222 Alex Ovechkin says otherwise.

[@The_Room_2_Doggys_Revenge]

It feels like the Kings from 2012 : were on a good run at the end of the season, manage to make the playoffs late, took down the Pres Trophy winners and worked their way to the cup with an excellent goalie

[@KevinJL]

One of the lasting memories I have of the channel is Shannon's reaction to the Canucks not drafting Matthew Tkachuk.

[@kftc1980]

I see they instead drafted a Finnish defenseman who played a grand total of 1 game for them.

[@greenfinger8690]

If Tkachuk wouldn't stay in Calgary with the success they had over the Canucks, he's not staying in Vancouver for long either. People still can't get over this lmao.

[@justjohnny420]

@@TheMercyTrials Because he looked like a stud when he played for the London Knights. If anything they should've drafted Sergachev since they were drafting a defenseman no matter what

[@kftc1980]

@@greenfinger8690 that’s a pretty massive assumption. One much better decision years ago at the draft could have had a ripple effect, impossible to measure. (I’m not a Canucks fan, no emotional connection to this)

[@poppinmycollar]

Where is this clip 😭

[@KevynKing]

As a Leafs fan, the more I watch of this Panthers team the less I think the Bruins and Leafs choked, and the more I think they're just really damn good and were honestly the better team. Big 2012 LA Kings vibes and I think they may just go all the way.

[@highvoltagemedia7150]

Miami and Fort Lauderdale are on cloud 9. The Miami Heat and Florida Panthers are looking invincible right now. Still a long road ahead for both but man this has been an incredible journey. Like a fever dream. Go Cats/Go Heat!!

[@alexf7552]

Panthers are just a team of destiny right now.

[@samuelfrick3475]

Can you imagine if it’s Panthers-Golden Knights?! 😮😮

[@tjayk9127]

⁠@@samuelfrick3475 I think Panthers Gentlemen sweep them if they meet. Honestly they might gentlemen sweep either the Stars or Knights won’t matter who they meet, every team they’ve beaten to this point is better than either of those two.

[@samuelfrick3475]

@@tjayk9127 it could very well happen…it’s so hard not to see them Pull this off now.

[@masarocks1983]

Worthy of a movie adaptation

[@crushdavis7048]

@@tjayk9127 Panthers are dope but Vegas is really underrated and good as well. They have an elite Shutdown D, they roll 4 lines, and almost every forward is defensively sound. Them vs Florida will be an amazing series.

[@orangecounty2033]

Both Panther's goals were absolutely SICK !!

[@farqyclassicgamer8936]

Yah damn right they were!! Playing great hockey !!

[@ryandymond2195]

This is a remarkable run for the Florida Panthers. No one gave them a chance against the Boston Bruins and many favoured the Toronto Maple Leafs. And now here are the Florida Panthers, possibly two games away from the Stanley Cup Final. Go Panthers! - from an Oilers fan

[@rickhammond2473]

I did I put money on the Panthers to make the playoffs January 27 and when I saw the Panthers beat the Bruins twice in the regular season I bet on them to win the cup if they do I will do very well.

[@chocomilkfps1264]

@@rickhammond2473 k

[@alexkorneev6469]

Only insane and leafs daydreaming fans favourited leafs 😂

[@youeverthink7569]

Being an Oilers fan living in South Florida is crazy bc I’m starting to fw Tkachuk. Was begging for EDM Vs FL but didn’t happen. 😕 Might go to game 4 if they go up 3-0 which I did last time but didn’t go our way with TOR.

[@Mazzter88]

The guy most responsible for Florida being where they are is Alex Lyon-his late season 5 game winning streak is what put the panthers in the playoffs

[@rickhammond2473]

And Pittsburgh lost.

[@FlapanthersFan]

This right here. Lyon got us there. He gave us a chance....and Pittsburg lost

[@rickhammond2473]

@@FlapanthersFan Yes you are correct I watched every game,I had my eye on the Panthers since I put money on them to make the playoffs January 27 and after they beat Boston twice I put money on them to win the cup I did see the line at one point +15000 when they were down 3-1 I got in @ +3000 and +4500 I will win a decent amount.

[@FlapanthersFan]

@@rickhammond2473 send some my way

[@clarkwilson9520]

@@rickhammond2473 it really came down to the penguins allowing Chicago to score twice in 26 seconds in game 81. That 26 seconds changed the fortunes for like 10 different teams

[@hoff_tv5674]

As a Panthers fan, this is just a fever dream lol. How did we get here and why are we winning? lmfao. Go Cats!

[@NYM27]

Thanks to Pens first of all 😸

[@rickyrougs]

fr i was just hoping to make the playoffs the way the season was going

[@AC-xq4hh]

Not hard to see why, president trophy winner last year with an excellent core that had open heart surgery in order to be built specifically for the playoffs

[@erikmacaluso]

Don't question it just accept it and roll with it Go Panthers

[@nolankuffner3573]

​@@rickyrougs the way the season was going until January, you mean? Cause they were a much different team in actual 2023.

[@BHolmes721]

Matthew Tkachuk is reminding me of Brad Richards in the 2004 Stanley Cup run with how many game winning and OT goals he's getting. And that Brad Richards player went on to be pretty important for that Tampa team that won that year!

[@MG-rg3jo]

Feels a lot like the Kings in 2012. The Panthers look unbeatable.

[@brizzchizz7302]

Great comparison. They have that board compete and 'truculence' that mimics said Kings of 2012, along with a tougher road compared to Canes.

[@Wayf4rer]

Really just feels like it's their year. It's actually amazing they're making these big wins look so easy against undeniably great teams.

[@Dutchovenderlinde]

The Panthers are quickly becoming my second-favorite team. As an Avs fan, I’m sorry (but not sorry too) about 1996, but I’d be really happy to see y’all win the Cup this year! Such a fun team to watch. PS that Barkov goal was absolutely SICK.

[@sir.william2278]

Colorado for the west and panthers for the east are great teams to root for!

[@montekristo5048]

This series is going exactly like the Leafs series! Bob is on 🔥

[@FrankD23]

WE WANT FLORIDA 🤡

[@DragonmasterAlex]

This is about to be the best Cup win since LA KINGS 2012 (last seed).

[@xlr0gd205]

Kings were 13th team that year, Panthers are 17th this year, so it's even better

[@louscannon7493]

I thought Reinhart was the real hero on the GWG, He's right on the door step, in OT, where most guys would shoot and yet he recognized Tkachuk cruising in and feeds him with a "can't miss" pass to win it. Brilliant play!

[@lukestange]

even fooled the announcer with that pass, raanta didn't stand a chance

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

I honestly dont see how anyone beats Forida this year, how in the hell do you beat Bobrovsky? Hes looking like Vasi 3 years ago

[@voxa7801]

It's Russians things lol

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

@@voxa7801 Russian trained goalies are just on a different level right now

[@jockejocke1]

How do you beat Bobrovsky? Send in Veleno to give him a good old stomp. He seems to enjoy doing that.

[@Szalami]

I just love the Panthers arc. No one even gave them a chance against Boston - they came out on top. No one even gave them a chance against Toronto - they mopped the floor with them. Then people said yeah, nice luck and run Cats but the Hurricanes are going to swipe you and here we are, the Cats up by two. I have a feeling they’re not stopping at Carolina. GO PANTHERS! The ultimate undercats!

[@lunalouhoo]

To bolster your feelings about the Panthers...the year the Caps won the Cup they were not favored in any of their series either. It's not a bad thing to be an underdog. :)

[@tkdmike9345]

Carolina has lost 10 straight ECF games now…

[@ericfett9218]

1993 Canadiens went 10-1 in OT in the playoffs, they lost game one in round one to the Nordiques (Scott Young) and then won 10 OT games in a row, two vs. Quebec, three vs. Buffalo, two vs. Islanders and three vs. Kings in the Final

[@oceanshrugs9235]

Idk how fans survived that lol

[@cowetascore8476]

The Isles were unbeaten in OT that playoff until they met the Habs. Kind of like Carolina vs. Florida. Suddenly Canes can't buy an OT goal.

[@ericfett9218]

@@cowetascore8476 yes Islanders beat the Capitals three games in a row in OT and then won game 7 in Pittsburgh in OT before their playoff OT magic was bested by the Canadiens

[@SaveourPlanetEntertainment]

As a Canucks fan the O.T Celebrations of just sprinting to the door and leaving immediately leaving the other team and fans stunned is hilarious

[@franklulatowskijr.6974]

I think if the Cats win and Bob wins the Cup and the Conn Smythe then we can start talking about him having a HoF worthy career.

[@xlr0gd205]

I think Tkachuk steals the CST like Richards did in 2004. Similar cases with game winning goals

[@poejavelski148]

It would be seriously tough to decide between Bob and Tkachuk. I’d go with Bob, but forwards are usually given the edge in MVP conversations if it’s not a clear cut winner.

[@damonwebb813]

​@XLR0 GD possible gm 1 Bob saves galore, Tkachuk invisible except for the OT goal Tkachuk more visible and important gm2, yet Bob very prominent

[@jorssu13]

​@@xlr0gd205 Personally I would look at the playoffs as a whole...granted a round and a half is still to be played, but Bobby has been an absolute wall for the entirety of the playoffs thus far. Chucky has had some big and important plays, especially as of late, but still I don't think it's enough. Bobby has been just absolutely unreal.

[@DJ33970]

Bob has 2 vezina's, he's already going to be a hall of famer regardless

[@DarkDestroyer98]

Uncle Bob is playing out of his mind. However that being said---Carolina NEEDS to somehow find its offense. This series is done in five. I think they get one back...but only one.

[@chrismdb5686]

I REALLY want to see Burns or Pavelski lift the cup, but with this Panthers team jn their way I don't think either is going to sadly. Happy for the Panthers though, if they make it and win they absolutely deserve it after the incredible run they've had thus far.

[@mortaljorma69]

If even Wayne himself says that the goal Sasha scored is one of the best he has ever seen in playoffs, i gotta believe him.

[@chrisdore2206]

Barkov has the best hands in the league

[@jetswhiteout961]

Feels like 2012 Kings all over again

[@rt-rd5of]

Nah. 2012 Kings had 3-0 series leads in every playoff series.

[@JC051210]

A knight fears nothing…. But that thing from Florida… terrifies me!

[@tontweer]

Don't be scared beat that star first so we can have an epic finals! Good luck tommorow! If we meet in the finals a team that has never won before will win let's go knights and cats!

[@coreyrichards9591]

Let’s go FL AND KNIGHTS. ultimately want VGK but won’t be mad at the results either way!

[@tontweer]

@@coreyrichards9591 same! it's the year of disappointing the traditional big markets and I love it.

[@cowboyschad5x778]

That’s right. Go ahead and look past us

[@JC051210]

@@cowboyschad5x778 it should scare you too. Not looking past anybody but you have to admit Florida looks invincible.

[@EagleFang86]

If Florida makes the Stanley Cup it will be 4 years straight a team located in Florida has done so😅

[@CuriousOfficial]

And most of Canada would still be pissed off about it.

[@anthony1368]

When a single state does what Canada hasn’t 😂

[@nolankuffner3573]

The most forward thinking / experienced play by Tkachuk hasn't been the goals. It's how, AFTER he scores, he's all business, on to the next game. That's a mindset that only comes after losing with Calgary (who lost very similarly to Edmonton last year as Florida did to Tampa, and that's extremely important to how he's performed here).

[@ravdgnyc]

I agree…I wish the Rangers had someone like him

[@tjayk9127]

It’s starting to feel like Bobrovsky has a battery pack attached to him that charges during the regular season so that he can play like a madman during the playoffs. He’s not bad/average in the regular season he’s just in battery saving mode.

[@FilmsOfGreatness23]

This series is unbelievable to watch. Much more entertaining than the Vegas Dallas series so far in my opinion

[@BayBye2011]

I missed the 93 Habs as I was in Somalia on HMCS Preserver.... really missed this and did not know till 3 days later we won... no comms back then... call home went thru short wave radio operators,,God love those that did this for the military we appreciated it...

[@JDAWG2111]

The silver lining for the Canes is that this is the 5th straight game the Panthers have scored two or fewer regulation time goals. If the Canes can figure out Bob and maintain their defensive play, they can absolutely come back in this series

[@nicholasbjj9472]

Ironically the silver lining for the cats is this is the 7th game in a row they haven’t allowed more than 2 goals. So if they can score more than 2 goals a night they can absolutely sweep this series. But I don’t think they will sweep lol

[@viperswhip]

He has 3 OT game-winning goals in these playoffs and that's tied for an NHL record haha, he might just set it.

[@KingPK]

Florida's the Cup favorite right now. Full stop.

[@ogreman2229]

Man I expected Carolina to bounce back today. Florida really stepped up and I am loving this series as a neutral.

[@samuelfrick3475]

I was telling my Florida buddies, when they survived the 1st only down 1-0 despite being outshot by a 4-1 ratio at one point, that was a win in itself…I said all it takes is one Florida shot to go in the back of the net, and it’s a new game. Guess what? It happened again! You can’t make this stuff up!

[@thefish560]

They did but Bob sadly said no.

[@FINsoininen]

@@samuelfrick3475 and what a goal it was to do it🔥🔥

[@samuelfrick3475]

@@FINsoininen a Kopitar-ish goal right there too. Gretzky even said it’s one of the greatest goals ever

[@FINsoininen]

@@samuelfrick3475 what a time to be alive!

[@oscarmurillo4067]

Fun fact: If yoy go to overtime against the Panthers, gonna have a bad time.

[@dickbiggerjr3613]

They french fried when they should have pizza'd

[@ZWWWzww]

What’s unbelievable to me is the 2014 first round Draft: 1st Pick: Aaron Eckblad (now on Florida) 2nd Pick: Sam Reinhardt (now on Florida) 3rd Pick: Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) 4th Pick: Sam Bennett (now on Florida)

[@xjaskix]

you mean Drai might join the Cats..? :P yeah why not. him and Barkov, damn.

[@USCxGAMECOCKS1801]

As a Canes fan, it's hard to see Florida not winning the cup at this point.

[@JDAWG2111]

If anything, their offensive production has been somewhat lacking so far in this series. While they have taken the 2-0 lead, it's not like they're unbeatable, and they needed OT to win both games. I'm not denying they have a great chance of coming out of this series and potentially winning the Cup, but they can't rely on Bob to steal games the rest of the way. They're gonna need to start putting more goals on the board, otherwise the Canes could certainly make this series close.

[@USCxGAMECOCKS1801]

@@JDAWG2111 It's certainly not over until it's over... But they can't seem to figure out the puzzle that is Bob. Until that changes I don't see how Carolina can win.

[@xlr0gd205]

Honestly the Panthers should've lost to Toronto with the production they had. But in this series they do have an excuse that is Canes defense and it's very solid outside of those mistakes that Florida turns into goals. My heart said Florida wins, but my brain said Carolina makes quick work of the Cats. Game 3 will be very pivotal as 3-0 or 2-1 series lead is at stake and Kochetkov probably starts that is 3rd different Canes goalie for the Panthers to solve

[@kevinwong1988]

Sometimes I wonder where would the Calgary Flames be if not for Daryl Sutter. Anyway what a performance by Sergei Bobrovsky in this playoff. Who will win Conn Smythe if the playoffs conclude today. Bobrovsky or Tkachuk?

[@samuelfrick3475]

At this point, it has to be the Wall of Bob aka Bubba Bruski

[@tjayk9127]

It has to be brobrovsky and I think Matthew would even vote for him if he was asked.

[@nolankuffner3573]

I think, the fact that Tkachuk was basically a background player for the last 4 against Toronto while Bobrovsky stole the series (it was far closer than Leafs fans who act like they were blown out would have one believe) leads me to believe he's in the lead. If Tkachuk continues to lead like he has.. it's still Bob. These two games, Carolina threw the kitchen sink at them and Bob had to bail them out more than a few times.

[@MegaAce042]

@@samuelfrick3475 Bubba Bruski? I spy a flying fluffy fan

[@samuelfrick3475]

@@MegaAce042 Bingo!!

[@ZykoMike]

The happiest I’ve been as a panthers fan since 1996!

[@SarrisWhiteChocolate]

I've been a fan of the Panthers for over a decade. This run has been something special and I hope they can keep it up from here.

[@rickyaz8640]

Better get used to seeing Matthew Tkachuk in every commercial.

[@franklulatowskijr.6974]

Cats could very well win the Cup and I’m all for it.

[@hardrada3534]

Bobrovsky...

[@connorbrechbill6516]

Carolina is still a very good team. We’re up 2-0 but this series ain’t over until we’ve taken that 4th win. Carolina is gonna come out like a cornered animal these next two games. We have to come ready to play.

[@jonlaw16]

I get that series are long but for Carolina to play like a cornered animal just means that our 2nd-4th liners and our 2nd-3rd D pairings all play one step above their position in the lineup. Carolina doesn't have anyone who is capable of just willing this team into the Stanley Cup Finals. We don't have people like Tkchuck and Bobrovski. I think this series is over in 5, maybe 4.

[@frankpropri540]

You did that this game!

[@jonlaw16]

@@frankpropri540 right, but what I'm saying is the Hurricanes have a spread of players who can play well, but not any players amazing enough to just will the team on to the next round. The Panthers have THE best goaltender of this playoff. They also have Tkachuck, a true super star who thrives in the playoffs (where the standard rules just disappear). I think Kochetkov is our only goalie capable of possibly matching Bobrovski right now, but he's just not ready yet. The only way he would match Bob is if he goes on a 2006 Cam Ward level heater. That's just not realistic. I think Andersen and Raanta are too injury prone to be able to play game after game with >.970 save percentages. I think if Svech and/or Patches were around, the Sanes would have the scoring will to be able to defeat Bob, but they currently have to rely on 3rd and 4th liners to get that scoring. There's only so much you can expect from those guys.

[@electricmango3]

as a canes fan i cannot be more disappointed lmao. seasons over for us, floridas a team of destiny at this point. i fully expect them to win the cup now

[@nazcarcup]

Look at Brady Skjei's positioning on Florida's first goal...bro WTF. Canes have no one else to blame. I'm a Canes fan and I'm frustrated beyond belief.

[@kftc1980]

Both Dmen in the corner for the OT goal. Ones loses his stick and it gets tangled in the others skate, doesn’t happen if they are positioned properly, and then the goal doesn’t happen.

[@nazcarcup]

@@kftc1980 150% correct

[@woodsie22]

I’ve been getting 2019 Blues vibes since last round

[@poignantgnat1233]

Do you guys remember when Alex lyon was starting in the first round 😂😂

[@idawg7332]

Lyon is one of the main reasons why we got into the playoffs. He helped us get 6 straight wins and a tie at the end of the season when it looked like we’d be out

[@TheeKoifish]

as a panthers fan I love lyon and im thankful that he took us to the playoffs but bob is on another level right now.

[@frankpropri540]

He did exactly what he was supposed to do And hes going to be rewarded If the panthers win the stanley cup

[@BrotherAlpha]

... Huh. When the game went into overtime, I said, "Oh for god's sake, I'm not waiting three hours for this game to end!" and then starting doing some work. I didn't think it would end this fast.

[@flarrfan]

11 pm eastern time is past my usual bedtime. I went to bed Thurs. night at the end of regulation, and was glad I did. So I did the same last night. A good night's sleep is important and THG will always tell me what I missed...

[@MuriKakari]

If Florida does win the Stanley Cup, better give it to Tkachuk last

[@Torgo1969]

Poor Canes goalie was left out to dry when his D-men mixed up sticks and skates in the corner.

[@shardhoney]

TKACHUK DID IT AGAIN, THE HEART AND SOUL OF THIS TEAM NEVER DISSIPATES 🐀🐀🐀🐀🐀GOOOOO CATS

[@Meemitalo_]

"It kinda feels like Florida is on a path... towards that Stanley Cup" - Almost made me tear up a bit. What a time to be alive.

[@getstakerized]

That was quick! Both the game and your video post! Much enjoyed :)

[@SnarlyCharly]

Matthew Tkachuk is very quickly cementing himself as my most hated player in the NHL. -Salty Canes Fan

[@iamcowhearmemoo2553]

Said it on the goal recap video. Panthers seem like destiny. Too much heart, bob is out of his mind right now. 2012 kings all over again. canes are toast.

[@samuelfrick3475]

Everyone said, what would be the aftermath of Game 1? I’m not a Debbie downer by any stretch, but it’s going to be tough now.

[@samuelfrick3475]

CHUCKY! CHUCKY! HE’S THE MAN! CHUCKY! CHUCKY! STRIKES AGAIN! Florida Panthers 6-0 in OT, 8-1 on the road! This team has a flare for the dramatic

[@DEXD72472]

As a former Yotes fan-(2003-2016) it hurts to see Rannta losing games but I unfortunately have been taking my Panthers throughout the playoffs!! (Panthers fan since 2017) Moved from Arizona to Miami, Florida in 2016 and it's great out here and I've been a Heat fan since 1997 so it was time to rock with my Florida teams (Heat, Jaguars, TB Rays and now the Panthers)

[@bern8220]

Vegas or Dallas on paper matches up well against Florida, but at this point I don't think it matters. Florida is one of those teams that has a lot of FU in them. A hot goalie with Bark and Tkuck might just be enough to get it done.

[@dmonsef]

To be exact the Habs went 10-1 in OT in those 1993 playoffs. Roy was just about impenetrable and the roster playing in front of him was just so clutch.

[@DerbyKnowledge93]

When Uncle Dale signed Bobrovsky to that massive contract in 2019, it seemed way too high. Well, it shows how a top goalie can stop almost everything and when they get hot hot hot, and a solid team in front of him, its time for the Stanley Cup

[@BvG_Venom]

If Florida wins the Cup, does Bob get in the HoF? 2 Vezinas, a Cup and likely Conn Smythe, is a good resume.

[@biancavaunt999]

He's at 360. Two more 24-win seasons would put him 11th all-time. + a Cup, I'd say yes. But will need a Shannon video to confirm.

[@xlr0gd205]

Roberto Luongo has nothing but a Jennings and he's in. Bob should get in

[@frankpropri540]

We gave him ten million dollars that's telling you everything you need to know about his resume

[@Bc232klm]

I can't wait to see these videos for Bedsy's playoff runs in a few years.

[@SombraPiloto]

Having lived in Vegas for the first 3 years of the Knights existence I'm still gonna be pulling for them but Florida is looking unstoppable right now. The finals are gonna be a hell of a show.

[@tinge1954]

Matthew Tkachuk intends to be by far the best player in these playoffs , MVP

[@johnfast5852]

Besides his own goalie

[@martar49]

This guy is the best. Would rather listen to him when it comes to hockey then anyone.

[@Irishhaf]

Florida learned a hard lesson after winning the presidents trophy, got swept and learned and paid close attention how their older brother in the state did things made adjustments and here we are.

[@shyguy23000001]

Love these goalie duels.

[@gordtulk]

This could be series that goes seven where one goal is the total differential.

[@tysheinin8733]

That's it, they're winning it all.

[@arn7992]

Wow, 280k subscribers! Not much longer until 300k. Congrats!

[@TFG2880]

It’s been a good season they went further than I predicted so I’m happy

[@MaverickWall238]

Canes again struggling with goalscoring in the playoffs. Let's just say they could use Pacioretty or Svechnikov in this series. Though I don't know if that'd be enough to solve Bob. This team is giving me major 20-21 Montreal Canadiens vibes and I think this time Panthers could definitely go all the way and win it...

[@T-RexPanther00]

Once again gg Carolina. Sports can be so cruel. You guys really don’t deserve to be down by 2 at all but I’m gonna selfishly take it

[@epoc6477]

This hurts so bad as a canes fan. But as much as i dont want to admit it, florida just seems to want it more. These games are so evenly matched but its because florida is putting everything they have onto the ice, Bob and Tkachuk especially.

[@homegymfundraiser7960]

Oh shut up

[@mdd47]

I've been a Canes fan since almost the beginning. Panthers are a better/younger/hungrier/more talented team and I'm pretty sure Svechnikov wouldn't be the difference. Canes took too much of a beating in the first round and they're a step slower than they have been for most of the year.

[@tontweer]

As a panthers fan all over the comments sections for the panthers and the teams they played against, the canes fan have been the best. Every team has one or two a holes lol but Boston and Toronto are the reverse. Nothing but respect for the canes and the Caniacs. Win or lose love you guys and your team this is the real cup whoever wins this wins it all.

[@JDAWG2111]

​@@tontweer "This is the real cup" huh? I wouldn't be so sure about that. Vegas just took down the most potent offensive team in the playoffs last round and looked pretty good in their game 1 WCF win. Florida is looking great, but the Cup final won't be a cakewalk if they make it there, especially if they don't start scoring more than 2 regulation time goals in a game

[@nirfuI]

I remember back in December you said "The Panthers aren't going to make the playoffs, aren't they" crazy how much things changed

[@donmackie6086]

After their game 1 victory, I got the feeling that Florida looks like a team of destiny. I'd be cool with that. They've never won and this is the 30th anniversary of the franchise. And in a related sad connection, it's also the 30th anniversary of the last time the Cup was raised in that country with the red leaf on their flag.

[@flarrfan]

VGK vs. FLA? When's the last time, if ever, that two teams without a Cup win played in the FInal?

[@donmackie6086]

@@flarrfan good point

[@johnfast5852]

Starting to love these Kitty Kats.

[@Yoshisboss07]

RATS! Cats up 2-0. I’m loving this series so far. I saw how Florida played in game 5 vs Boston and thought it was eerily reminiscent of the 2012 Kings. Red hot goaltending with top forwards and defensemen chipping in when it matters. I seriously would dream of Knights vs Cats Final. It’s shaping up to be that way anyway, not getting my hopes up just yet. GG Florida. Well played tonight! :)

[@punkrockford]

It also reminds me of the 2012 L.A. Kings run.

[@Leo.Labine]

Florida and Vegas just doesnt lose, and even when they do; they rally up the next game. Not the greatest goalies in the regular season, but both Bobrovsky and Hill are stellar in the playoff

[@tomboustead7588]

I was listening to the Panthers radio feed and I had a OT gut feeling in the second period and the feeling got stronger as the game went on

[@smadas4192]

I also agree, Rantaa is jot why they lost this game, he absolutely did his job, carolina offense and PP nowhere to be found! Bob the monster has their number!

[@flarrfan]

And their defense disappeared on two plays and that was all it took.

[@gunnarguggs2725]

These are great games, very exciting.

[@oinkwoof8378]

That winner was absolutely brilliant! I kind of hope that Carolina takes two from Florida. Would love to see these teams play 7.

[@phillyghost1256]

@Oinkwoof I’m thinking both of these teams will end up splitting the next four games meaning Florida in 6!

[@Torgo1969]

Canes D did themselves no favors in the corner on that goal.

[@larrybrown9883]

Florida peaked right at the end of the season and now they're in the Cinderella spot playing care free with house money and thats always the most dangerous team. The higher seeded heavier favored teams have all the pressure to win and protect home ice and when they don't they start to tighten up and press and the Johnny come lately team smells it and jumps all over it. They just have this train of momentum going and they're absolutely fearless. It looks like they're going to win it all and I'm a Stars fan that doesn't want to say that but you can't deny the ridiculous magical run they're on.

[@rickjamesdos2239]

Just want to say I love the content hockey guy ( want to say your name is Shannon? But I don’t fully remember ) I really appreciate the effort and insight you give and I love the constant videos it really gives us viewers a lot of variety. Cheers 😁

[@HockeyFan102]

Panthers are your 2023 Stanley cup champions! They’re the only team I can see winning it by how they’re playing and how well their goalie is playing

[@Shatamx]

Love these teams.

[@luvslogistics1725]

Bob, Tkachuk and Barkov have been amazing! Plus there’s 3 deep lines and 4 blue liners that are clicking on all gears, playing high tempo hockey

[@goaliecoachmike]

A player power rankings of sorts for Conn Smythe Trophy would be cool to see!

[@coreyrichards9591]

Shannon- that hat is SICK! Big VGK fan here but love a good hat!

[@anthonywatson6070]

As a Tampa fan, join the club of losing multiple OT games at home in the same series Canes! It's a bad club to be in, but it's the only one we are invited too!

[@smadas4192]

Im not a florida fan, but once they made short work of toronto, i annointed them champs! I felt they were best left in the east best goalie, tkachuk a beast, everything working for them! I think they will beat vegas for the cup!