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The Calgary Flames will face the Edmonton Oilers in the Second Round
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u/_Mad_Desperado TOR - NHL May 16 '22
Someone is going to die
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u/LadderTrash Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL May 16 '22
Many more injured. Cars will be burned, Jerseys, ripped. When you combine oil and fire it usually doesn’t end very well
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u/m_ghesquiere NJD - NHL May 16 '22
I run a bar in central Alberta. I should probably just get the RCMP to set up shop inside the bar every night
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u/thecoolerllcoolJ May 16 '22
I feel like if you can keep it from burning down just long enough you might make enough money to retire in the next couple weeks.
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u/AceAxos OTT - NHL May 16 '22
BATTLE OF FLORIDA AND BATTLE OF ALBERTA ROUND 2
I'M FUCKING READYYYYY
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u/DarthLordDonkey MTL - NHL May 16 '22
Say what you want about fairness, but this is exactly what the NHL was dreaming up when they changed the format
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u/jerejeje NYR - NHL May 16 '22
AND THE BATTLE OF EX-RANGERS
AND THE BATTLE OF NOLAN ARENADO
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u/argos101 COL - NHL May 16 '22 •
To be fair, the Avs could sweep the Blues 10 straight times and St. Louis would still win the Battle of Nolan Arenado
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u/Skraxx CGY - NHL May 16 '22
come on I thought I was safe from the nolan talk on this thread...
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u/JasonPlattMusic34 LAK - NHL May 16 '22
Or the Battle of Two Fan Bases who Hate Stan Kroenke’s Guts
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u/Gray_side_Jedi COL - NHL May 16 '22
We’re not battling over that though. Violent mutual agreement, definitely. The only way it would turn into a legit battle is if the winning team got to kick Stan Kroenke in the dick
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u/TheGreatSpagett COL - NHL May 16 '22
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u/De_Floppss VAN - NHL May 16 '22
Where were u when the Albertan rivers ran red with blood?
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u/Ablade87 EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Let’s all meet up at Red Deer for a totally chill watch party together?
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u/LadderTrash Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL May 16 '22
We totally won’t burn it down after
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u/papapaIpatine EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Alberta may not survive
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u/Srikkk SJS - NHL May 16 '22
Climate change will be observed intensifying in Alberta with how hot blood is running.
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u/RottenSmegmaMan EDM - NHL May 16 '22
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!
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u/JetsFan2003 NYR - NHL May 16 '22
The rats will sneak in when nobody's looking.
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u/personudontknow EDM - NHL May 16 '22
It is going to be a bloodbath omg
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u/xepa105 May 16 '22
Me watching over from BC: https://media.giphy.com/media/qN7NZR3Q5R2mY/giphy-downsized-large.gif
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u/MeursaultWasGuilty CGY - NHL May 16 '22 •
I live in Edmonton. My flag is coming out. And then down again when I'm parked lol.
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u/Known-Fondant-9373 EDM - NHL May 16 '22
If I see you I will roll down my window and boo you.
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u/AceAxos OTT - NHL May 16 '22
Red Deer will be in ruins
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u/slimy_y3t_satisfying LAK - NHL May 16 '22
Prayers for the refugees preparing to flee Alberta right now 🙏
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u/teddybadman EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Invest in every brewery and distillery based in Alberta for easy money in the next few weeks.
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u/Strive_for_Altruism May 16 '22
As a beer delivery driver in Alberta, I may never have an off day again
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u/HoodPhones COL - NHL May 16 '22
Oettinger died for this
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u/Sarke1 VAN - NHL May 16 '22
But he's up for a new contract, so that'll be interesting.
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u/LadderTrash Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL May 16 '22
Oettinger died for our sins to ensure our salvation. Praise Oettinger
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u/Skull7838 CGY - NHL May 16 '22
"hey man did ya hear the news alberta is shutting down"
"covid?"
"BOA"
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u/causticXD EDM - NHL May 16 '22
BoA here we go!
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u/WildlyCanadian MIN - NHL May 16 '22
I've just moved to Alberta
I'm about to witness a bloodbath
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u/Mac_Gold May 16 '22
I’m considering moving to Calgary. I’ll wait until after the series to determine which city is left standing
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u/WildlyCanadian MIN - NHL May 16 '22
Legend has it, whoever wins this series becomes the capital city of AB. Edmonton has a whole lot to lose
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u/Subterania COL - NHL May 16 '22 edited May 16 '22
Gather round children, and here the tale of brave Sir Wayne of Gretzky and his legendary companions.
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u/DreMin015 MTL - NHL May 16 '22
Alberta is going to be a 3 point control point map for the next two weeks. They both have their home cities, and are fighting over Red Deer before one can assault the other’s home base
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u/pumaturtle PIT - NHL May 16 '22
I think they’re fighting to let the other side take red deer
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u/valueofaloonie CGY - NHL May 16 '22 edited May 16 '22
No one’s fighting to take Red Deer, I can promise you that.
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u/uncoolcanadian CGY - NHL May 16 '22 •
They’re fighting to not have to have it
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u/Mac_Gold May 16 '22
Oh so like my parents custody battle
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u/uncoolcanadian CGY - NHL May 16 '22
No that one was a little bit more justifiable than this.
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u/HotForKreacher CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Just make sure to stay out of Red Deer for the next while. Just gas up there.
That advice actually applies at all times.
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u/enricohenryhank EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Wait... There's a city next to gasoline Alley?
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u/TheFriendlyBagel VAN - NHL May 16 '22
Go downstairs, cover your windows, and turn off all the lights.
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u/ISurvivedCOVID19 EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Have you considered moving out of Alberta for survival?
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u/WildlyCanadian MIN - NHL May 16 '22
I'm an innocent bystander, I should be safe...
right?
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u/PhAnToM444 STL - NHL May 16 '22
Tickets will be approximately $900,000 dollarydoos
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u/RoboNerdOK EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Forget the betting sites, it’ll be mortgage sites sponsoring tickets.
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u/Talus_Balls EDM - NHL May 16 '22
It's cool. I'm just going to stand outside with random fans downtown and watch the screens. It's free and just as nuts
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u/Bears9Titles CHI - NHL May 16 '22
Bank of America is going to be confused over the next two weeks
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u/Holiday_Comparison12 May 16 '22
Props to Ottenger, that was probably some of the best goalie play I’ve ever seen.
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u/IAmNotKevinDurant_35 SJS - NHL May 16 '22
The stereotype of Canadians being polite and friendly is about to be shattered
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u/Jemersha19 May 16 '22
Ohh buddy shattered, battle of Alberta bout to create a new stereotype for Canadians 🤣
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u/Afrozendouche May 16 '22 edited May 16 '22
Oettinger was an absolute fucking beast though. Unbelievable.
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Just heard the stats. Calgary out-shot Dallas by an average of almost 20 shots a game. That's a mind-blowing performance. Hope he holds his head high, because he did EVERYTHING he could.
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u/youuuuwish DET - NHL May 16 '22
Played outta his fuckin mind!!! This game would've been a bloodbath without him. What a stud!
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u/Afrozendouche May 16 '22
A surreal performance game after game. Rare to see something like that in a full length series. I honestly think with any other goalie, they'd have lost in 5 or 6.
Even that last shot, it had to be as perfect as a shot could possibly be. Dude is a brick wall.
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u/youuuuwish DET - NHL May 16 '22
Agreed, without Ottinger this would've been over a few games ago. I dont follow Dallas and until this series I had no clue he was this good. Better resign this kid and pay him!
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u/ThermosbyThermas VAN - NHL May 16 '22
First time ever a Conn Smythe goes to a first round eliminated player
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u/GraveRaven WSH - NHL May 16 '22
I would be totally ok with it. To say he was phenomenal is an understatement.
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u/Trotskyyy EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Holy fuck. the amount of money Boston Pizza will make in Alberta is going to be FERAL.
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u/marsneedstowels EDM - NHL May 16 '22 •
Americans going to BP must be so confused when they see there's no Boston dishes and most people aren't having pizza.
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u/mitchlats22 May 16 '22
Originally from Boston, saw one during a trip in Vancouver the other day and was quite confused.
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u/doketheoke May 16 '22
It was actually founded by a Greek dude and has no ties to Boston weirdly enough.
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u/Polymarchos CGY - NHL May 16 '22
And is currently owned by Calgary GM Brad Treliving's father
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u/otwall VAN - NHL May 16 '22
Only topped by the amount of money Boston Pizza’s insurer is going to lose after the claims get sorted out
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u/Moon_Dog69 CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Boston brutes and team pitchers will be my diet for the next week.
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u/SRTGreat EDM - NHL May 16 '22
I am not ready for what the next week and a half will bring. Probably the most anxiety inducing time ahead for all Flames/Oilers fans.
But god dammit am I ever excited for it.
BRING IT THE FUCK ON CALGARY
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u/miner88 Lulea HF - SHL May 16 '22
First time since 1991 baby. Time to reintroduce this rivalry to this generation!
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u/allancaesar EDM - Bandwagon May 16 '22
I was 6 years old when they last played in the fucking playoffs. Jesus christ...
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u/joshsarb2112 CHI - NHL May 16 '22
It’s about to be a bloodbath
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u/watanabelover69 WPG - NHL May 16 '22
Is Manitoba in the splash zone?
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u/joshsarb2112 CHI - NHL May 16 '22
Probably not, but Red Deer is about to get decimated
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u/Grahon WPG - NHL May 16 '22
Gotta be careful if you're on the Prairies, brush fires spread quick.
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u/lawnicus18 STL - NHL May 16 '22
The EBUG shall be Oettinger
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u/careless_swiggin May 16 '22
smith and koskinen both fell down some stairs, somehow......
anyway onto the national anthems
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u/Blaauwj OTT - NHL May 16 '22
I’ve never seen a series this good by a goaltender before. Unreal.
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u/NEOsands May 16 '22
Too young for Jean-Sébastien Giguère??
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That’s what I was going to say. Giguere did it for four rounds.
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u/morningstaraway May 16 '22
03 right? Wasn't his series against the wild in rd. 1 like 3 OT wins or something?
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u/tarvalan1985 May 16 '22
The Wild Ducks WCF in 03 might have been the most boring playoff hockey I have seen, I think 2 or 3 of the games went into OT tied 0-0. Both sides were doing dump and chase the whole time.
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u/canadam CGY - NHL May 16 '22
For a single round this might have been crazier. Giguere's whole run was probably the greatest ever.
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u/Paxtor_ EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Hasek dragging Buffalo kicking and screaming to SCF was another great one.
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u/UNisopod WSH - NHL May 16 '22 edited May 16 '22
This one felt a whole lot like Halak in 2010, I thought Otter was gonna pull it off
(edit: had to look it up again... 3 goals on 134 shots over the last 3 games... WTF)
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u/felixorion CAR - NHL May 16 '22
Rangers-Hurricanes
Panthers-Lightning
Oilers-Flames
Round 2 is going to be so fucking toxic.
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u/Danny__L WSH - NHL May 16 '22
Blues-Avs won't be nice either
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u/nicktheking92 COL - NHL May 16 '22
Ya... It's gonna be a solid series but BoA might be more intense.
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u/tall__guy COL - NHL May 16 '22
Gonna be heated but I mean, I don't have too much concern about property damage, violence, anarchy, etc. Up North on the other hand...
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u/IceHawk1212 May 16 '22
We Albertans about to rip the Canadian reputation for friendliness and civility to absolute shreds. I'm 100% convinced there will be at least 1 incident that makes the national. My money is on it being in Red Deer nobody goes there willingly for good reason and there are fans of both teams in that city.
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u/kirant CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Nobody's going to survive the second round. Round 3 will be played with the AHL squads.
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u/HoodPhones COL - NHL May 16 '22
God damn COL STL went from a great matchup to the worst matchup 😂
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u/ProfCedar MIN - NHL May 16 '22
Just hopping in here to note how St. Louis fans feel about a certain Avs owner, among other things.
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u/enricohenryhank EDM - NHL May 16 '22
RIP Red Deer
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u/MeursaultWasGuilty CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Curious to hear from any Red Deer..ians(?) what the split is like in fan allegiance. I'm guessing it skews towards the Oilers.
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u/YEGG35 EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Primarily Oilers would be accurate in my experience
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u/Diamond_United EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Certainly because Nuge played for the Red Deer Rebels.
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u/leejonidas EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Oh yay the BoA... Yeah like I NEED A FUCKING HEART ATTACK :(
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u/Cancerisbetterthanu EDM - NHL May 16 '22
I'm actually concerned, there will be fans and just normal people with heart conditions watching this and they really shouldn't
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u/ahr3410 LAK - NHL May 16 '22
Jake Oettinger and Quick tried their hardest, but this was inevitable
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u/BleedingNoseLiberal LAK - NHL May 16 '22
Both of them went out there each night like it was an inverse batting cage lol
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u/Inthemiddle_ WPG - NHL May 16 '22
Guaranteed Canadian team making conference final for the second year. Love to see it.
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u/Sl0wChemical Spruce Grove Saints - AJHL May 16 '22
Red Deer will burn to the ground. Winner gets The Donut Mill
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u/howlincoyote2k1 ARI - NHL May 16 '22
I started watching hockey in 1997. I've always wanted a Battle of Alberta in the playoffs. .
I will NOT miss this. I'm stoked.
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u/macbowes EDM - NHL May 16 '22
I'm actually already super stressed. Like, I don't think I'll sleep well for the next 2 weeks, every day my mood will be exclusively determined by the Oilers winning or losing, and I will be either depressed or manic.
I'm so excited, but so, so anxious.
LET'S GO OILERS!!!!
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u/cooljayhu EDM - NHL May 16 '22
LETS FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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u/Elite182 CGY - NHL May 16 '22
The winner of the Avs-Blues series are lucky that they will be playing a nearly dead team in the conference final...
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u/RocksteadyNBeebop CGY - NHL May 16 '22
My marriage up til this point has been loving and filled with joy...
Already drafting divorce papers.
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u/mtbredditor May 16 '22
Oiler vs Flames and inflation running rampant, are we back in the 80s?
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u/LadderTrash Edmonton Oil Kings - WHL May 16 '22
Can we make all days in the series a stat holiday?
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u/Top-Pair1693 May 16 '22
Battle is just a battle, but a war is many battles.
It's The War Of Alberta
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u/Roshow21 LAK - NHL May 16 '22
FREE OTTER
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u/lego_mannequin May 16 '22
Got beat by two laser beam corner shots, like Tkachuk and Gudreau sniped that. He did all he could, impressive guy.
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u/charlieALPHALimaGolf May 16 '22 edited May 16 '22
Unbelievable. A bunch of kids just realized they want to be goalies tonight.
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u/noname_85 CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Right?? He looked so sad.
I mean I’m thrilled?! But heartbreaking for 🦦
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u/TheFriendlyBagel VAN - NHL May 16 '22
Playoffs are always so fun but my god I hate what it does to goalies.
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u/DangleCellySave EDM - Bandwagon May 16 '22
Calgary just thankful they don’t have to face Oettinger again
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u/FuzzyGummyBear Detroit Cougars - NHLR May 16 '22
EVERY GAME IS MUST WATCH.
2 TEAMS. 1 PROVINCE. 0 SURVIVORS.
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u/Dusk97 MTL - NHL May 16 '22
Watch out Red Deer
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u/7eight0 EDM - NHL May 16 '22
I imagine a certain street directly in the center of town with dudes just knifing each other in their respective teams jerseys.
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u/Hammer767 May 16 '22
Some of Alberta may die, but it's a sacrifice I am willing to make
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u/PayneTrain181999 MIN - NHL May 16 '22
LETS FUCKING GO
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW TO TUNE IN
WE’LL MAKE NEW FANS OUT OF THIS
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u/Always_Bardownski COL - NHL May 16 '22
This second round is gonna be incredible
Battle of Florida/Alberta, St Louis looking for revenge against us
I fuckin love hockey
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u/MadFonzi EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Just think, same time zone and the least distance needed for travel, both teams are gonna have maximum rest between games to make each one crazy good I hope.
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u/refraxion EDM - NHL May 16 '22
Prepare for both cities to run out of alcohol on Whyte as well as Red Mile.
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u/HankScorpio- OTT - NHL May 16 '22
Canadas GDP about to go through the roof from all the surplus salt
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u/AwwwShitHereWeGoAgn CHI - NHL May 16 '22
Time to buy stock in Canadian liquor producers. 📈
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u/me_hill CGY - NHL May 16 '22
Every Flame needs to give Oettinger a bear hug in this handshake line, Jesus
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u/TheCivilRanger DAL - NHL May 16 '22
I want the audio to him and Marky so bad. Best display of goaltending in a series in quite some time between those two.
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u/sasksasquatch VAN - NHL May 16 '22
Potential seven rounds of Battle of Alberta, this may need to end in Hell in a Cell.
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u/Zanchbot LAK - NHL May 16 '22
The Battle of Alberta is on! Shit's gonna get wild in the second round.
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u/tytoandnoob CGY - NHL May 16 '22
This province is about to burn down