Clinched

by John Fontana on Apr 6, 2007 5:35 PM EDT in Playoffs

So the Lightning have their playoff berth in hand (backed in, it feels, once again). What they don't have is prime seeding right now in the top 3.

That can change.

The best thing the Lightning can do right now is play like they control their destiny. Last season, they fell flat on their faces when seeding mattered against a weaker opponent. I'm hoping that doesn't happen again, but that can be the case tonight.

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Motivation shouldn’t be a factor, but it shouldn’t have mattered last season either. I do feel like the Lightning are ramping up now, and I can’t explain exactly why I feel that. ‘Course, they’ve tanked critical games before after a string of successes this season.

This is all a good example of why I don’t gamble.

by Hinch on Apr 6, 2007 6:25 PM EDT reply actions

that makes two of us, Hinch

by John F. on Apr 6, 2007 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Aaaarrrrgghhh! I return from a day trip to see us getting spanked by turds. Why didn’t the guys take this game more seriously? Why can’t we beat the Panturds?

by Marsha on Apr 6, 2007 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

This team is as good as any other in the League but its all about getting lucky with match-ups. The Bolts can go from seventh seed to the finals…its not likely but they could. I like our chances against the Devils, we match up pretty evenly with them, well, with the exception of goalie. And… I’m with Marsha, why can’t we beat the hell out of those stinking swamp cats. They stink up the ice against everyone but us.

by Tim on Apr 8, 2007 8:05 AM EDT reply actions