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I am still elated over last nights 5-2 victory over the devils of NJ. I can tell you Amalie Arena was the loudest I have ever heard!! The atmosphere was electric. I realize it's only game one and lots & lots of NHL playoff hockey yet to play. But if the same Tampa team that showed up last night keeps showing up, y'all better watch out! ;) I will be at tomorrow's 3pm game with one of the biggest (little) Bolts fan, my 9 year old Granddaughter :D. She loves her hockey and if the stands are as electric as they were last night she's in for a real treat :yes:

Let's GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

Effing DirecTV blocked the Bolts v Devils on our hookup at home, and I see Avs v Preds also starts at 3 EDT. Guess I'm hitting a bar this afternoon.

Edit: Took no chances and hit a bar that's attached to an ice arena. The place has windows along the length of the rink on the side with the sin bins. Most of the screens were showing both games next to each other, with a couple of orphans showing the NBA first round. Killer 24 tap draft line and a bottle list that was no joke either. The usual bar food suspects. Cold brews, good food and a Lightning win, couldn't have been better. It could get dicey in here later in the series as the place allegedly is a Pens fan hangout.

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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some dis from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some did from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

I remember after the Hawks winning in 2015, the three NBC stooges saying it won't be long before the Lightning gets to the big dance, so you may have more allies than you think...or were they just saying that because they hate the Hawks? :tempted:
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Talk about heart failure...The Knights and the Kings gave me fits last night :scared: :eh: Quick is one heck of a goalie, bet he was exhausted after that marathon..Avs gave it a go today and kept it close, those kids just dont quit. Bolts made short work of the Devils but something tells me that it may be different in Jersey next week..we'll see. Looking forward to Jackets and Caps tomorrow and will probably catch some of the two games tonight...hope the Leafs and Sharks can win one.

I know you said Sharks because you didn't want to say Ducks, right? I mean, Kesler, Perry, Bieksa... :moon:
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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some dis from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

I remember after the Hawks winning in 2015, the three NBC stooges saying it won't be long before the Lightning gets to the big dance, so you may have more allies than you think...or were they just saying that because they hate the Hawks? :tempted:

Still seems like Tampa is only a byline in the eyes of the NHL elite! I was watching NBC today & Tampa barely mentioned! I also see all the commercials broadcast on national TV and barely any mention (if any) of me Bolts! I hope we win out and force all the lovers of "anybody but Tampa" will have to eat a bunch of crow!!

C'mon Monday!

Let's GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some dis from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

I remember after the Hawks winning in 2015, the three NBC stooges saying it won't be long before the Lightning gets to the big dance, so you may have more allies than you think...or were they just saying that because they hate the Hawks? :tempted:

Still seems like Tampa is only a byline in the eyes of the NHL elite! I was watching NBC today & Tampa barely mentioned! I also see all the commercials broadcast on national TV and barely any mention (if any) of me Bolts! I hope we win out and force all the lovers of "anybody but Tampa" will have to eat a bunch of crow!!

C'mon Monday!

Let's GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

Well, we've done it three times, so good luck to you. Although, I'm pulling for Boston...but of course there is that "wakey, wakey, Backes" :unsure:
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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some dis from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

I remember after the Hawks winning in 2015, the three NBC stooges saying it won't be long before the Lightning gets to the big dance, so you may have more allies than you think...or were they just saying that because they hate the Hawks? :tempted:

Still seems like Tampa is only a byline in the eyes of the NHL elite! I was watching NBC today & Tampa barely mentioned! I also see all the commercials broadcast on national TV and barely any mention (if any) of me Bolts! I hope we win out and force all the lovers of "anybody but Tampa" will have to eat a bunch of crow!!

C'mon Monday!

Let's GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

Well, we've done it three times, so good luck to you. Although, I'm pulling for Boston...but of course there is that "wakey, wakey, Backes" :unsure:

Boooo Brewbeans!!!!!!! ;)

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Yesterday day was a GREAT treat as my Granddaughter realized what it means to be "full throat" at a playoff hockey game. She started several chants such as Lets GO BOLTS, Lets GO Lightning & the infamous TAMPA- - - - - (wait for reply) BAY (in response)

A GREAT experience and with a Lightning win to make the series 2-0 FRICKEN AWESOMENESS!!!! Still seeing some dis from main stream NHL media talking about almost every other NHL team winning with a Oh yeah & then there's Tampa attiude. But no worries here soon they will all be forced to sing our praises :LOL: Next we get to show off our road prowess!

Let's GO Lighting!!!

:hockeygoon:

I remember after the Hawks winning in 2015, the three NBC stooges saying it won't be long before the Lightning gets to the big dance, so you may have more allies than you think...or were they just saying that because they hate the Hawks? :tempted:

Still seems like Tampa is only a byline in the eyes of the NHL elite! I was watching NBC today & Tampa barely mentioned! I also see all the commercials broadcast on national TV and barely any mention (if any) of me Bolts! I hope we win out and force all the lovers of "anybody but Tampa" will have to eat a bunch of crow!!

C'mon Monday!

Let's GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

Well, we've done it three times, so good luck to you. Although, I'm pulling for Boston...but of course there is that "wakey, wakey, Backes" :unsure:

Boooo Brewbeans!!!!!!! ;)

I was really thinking about his days in St. Louis. He was a real scumbag.
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Talk about heart failure...The Knights and the Kings gave me fits last night :scared: :eh: Quick is one heck of a goalie, bet he was exhausted after that marathon..Avs gave it a go today and kept it close, those kids just dont quit. Bolts made short work of the Devils but something tells me that it may be different in Jersey next week..we'll see. Looking forward to Jackets and Caps tomorrow and will probably catch some of the two games tonight...hope the Leafs and Sharks can win one.

I know you said Sharks because you didn't want to say Ducks, right? I mean, Kesler, Perry, Bieksa... :moon:

 

Yes, NO Ducks for me :P Vegas has the Kings down 3-0, who would have expected that? Fun team to watch. Blue Jackets are tough but the Caps keep handing it over, should have won tonight. Now on to Denver tomorrow, hope the Avs can get at least one win in the series.

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I fully expected NJ to pick up one at home, I have seen tensions building between these two clubs since the regular season. But man'o'man did it come to a head last night! At one point it was almost like a scene out of Slap Shot! Especially the scrum at near the end of the game sparked by our ex Brian Boyle now a Devil and Bolts Mikhail Sergachev. These two had been taunting each other all game. Boyle who I miss seeing in Lightning blue dearly is probably the last of the true enforcers left in the NHL. You could tell while fighting he was beeming with an ear to ear grin. Then followed it up with some colorful jestures and language which you didn't need to be a pro lip reader to understand :LOL: Even though my Bolts lost 5-2 (2 of NJ goals were empty nets) it was a fun game to watch. Bring on Wednesday and yes I will be at Amalie for Game 5 Saturday! :yay:

Let's GO Lightning!!!!

:hockeygoon:

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Teams going through to the next round :finbar: : Winnipeg, Los Angeles, Nashville, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Boston, Columbus.

The Knights who say NookIe destroyed my brackets. Now I know how Obama feels. Oh well, there's still hope for seven out of eight... Edited by blackhawkrush
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I fully expected NJ to pick up one at home, I have seen tensions building between these two clubs since the regular season. But man'o'man did it come to a head last night! At one point it was almost like a scene out of Slap Shot! Especially the scrum at near the end of the game sparked by our ex Brian Boyle now a Devil and Bolts Mikhail Sergachev. These two had been taunting each other all game. Boyle who I miss seeing in Lightning blue dearly is probably the last of the true enforcers left in the NHL. You could tell while fighting he was beeming with an ear to ear grin. Then followed it up with some colorful jestures and language which you didn't need to be a pro lip reader to understand :LOL: Even though my Bolts lost 5-2 (2 of NJ goals were empty nets) it was a fun game to watch. Bring on Wednesday and yes I will be at Amalie for Game 5 Saturday! :yay:

Let's GO Lightning!!!!

:hockeygoon:

Just saw that as Penguin game is at intermission. Wild times with Boyle in the middle!

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I fully expected NJ to pick up one at home, I have seen tensions building between these two clubs since the regular season. But man'o'man did it come to a head last night! At one point it was almost like a scene out of Slap Shot! Especially the scrum at near the end of the game sparked by our ex Brian Boyle now a Devil and Bolts Mikhail Sergachev. These two had been taunting each other all game. Boyle who I miss seeing in Lightning blue dearly is probably the last of the true enforcers left in the NHL. You could tell while fighting he was beeming with an ear to ear grin. Then followed it up with some colorful jestures and language which you didn't need to be a pro lip reader to understand :LOL: Even though my Bolts lost 5-2 (2 of NJ goals were empty nets) it was a fun game to watch. Bring on Wednesday and yes I will be at Amalie for Game 5 Saturday! :yay:

Let's GO Lightning!!!!

:hockeygoon:

Just saw that as Penguin game is at intermission. Wild times with Boyle in the middle!

CROSBY...and the Pens are up 4-nil!
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WooooHoooooo Game 4 in the books!

Tampa-3 NJ-1

It has been said the 1st part of a series win is a win on the road!

Game 5 Saturday @ 3pm

Bring IT ON!!!

 

Lets GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

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WooooHoooooo Game 4 in the books!

Tampa-3 NJ-1

It has been said the 1st part of a series win is a win on the road!

Game 5 Saturday @ 3pm

Bring IT ON!!!

 

Lets GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

 

In our house this is a tough series to take. The Devils are loaded with BC alums.

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Feeling a bit rambunctious as tomorrow's game approaching! I am feeling there will be a lot of footage spread across the hockey loving world that will all but bolster my most favorite hockey cleche;

"I went to a fight one night & a hockey game broke out!"

Let's GO Lightning!!!

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Neuverth with a HUGE save at 00:50 to preserve the one goal win for the Flyers, 3-2.

 

Make that 4-2 with the added empty netter at 00:17.

 

Game six next...

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Nice, Nice win by my Bolts to pit round 1 in the rear view mirror! I have to admit Amalie was a little more subdued than I thought and the game itself was a bit on the boring side as it had kinda reg season feel to it. A concerning note even with 4 consecutive power plays my Sticks of Fire were unable to score! The whole arena did come to life late in the 3rd even though NJ scored a power play goal within 5 minutes remaining. Bit that would be the only goal NJ would be able to muster.

The final score Tampa-3 NJ-1

Round 1 in the books!

Up next Round 2,

Bring it on!!!

Lets GO Lightning!!!

:hockeygoon:

 

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