Yeah, the only thing that keeps me from saying it's the biggest thing you could imagine is the fact that pretty much none of the guys playing were alive the last time they met in the playoffs!! But, I think there's still more than enough friction between the two cities to pull the teams into it regardless.
- Tonybere

It also got a healthy revival starting in 2020. Apparently there have been some fireworks in recent games.

Yeah, the only thing that keeps me from saying it's the biggest thing you could imagine is the fact that pretty much none of the guys playing were alive the last time they met in the playoffs!! But, I think there's still more than enough friction between the two cities to pull the teams into it regardless.
- Tonybere

I think Mike Smith was like 25 the last time Calgary played Edmonton in pkayoffs

So a question to our Canadian fans here. Is the Oilers/Flames series going to be as big a deal as they say or is it more the media hyping it up?
- mdw7413

Definitely a big deal since they haven't met in the playoffs since 1991 and there games usually are pretty crazy. But here in Toronto, the media only talks about the Leafs 24/7

Congrats I hope you bet and lose haha
- Slimtj100

Speaking of that...

Good for forming riots.
- JRR1285

I just imagine Gangs of New York Style Sunday afternoons

Obviously the Canes top 2 lines will be a problem, but I’m really worried about the 3rd line matchup. Staal might not lose a face off to Chytil all series. Big test for the kids, excited to see how they do.
- TC88

I am thinking Canes are going to match up Staal verse Zib all series, just my guess

I just imagine Gangs of New York Style Sunday afternoons
- TPC

Speaking of that...
- Fenrir

Watchu mean? I had 7 of 8 series correct, had the NYR, the kings cost me. I did cash out before the kings game 7 tho, so I won $150

So a question to our Canadian fans here. Is the Oilers/Flames series going to be as big a deal as they say or is it more the media hyping it up?
- mdw7413

I think it’s going to be the most entertaining series in recent memory.

I think it’s going to be the most entertaining series in recent memory.
- nyrangers9479

Calgary is gonna sweep them imo. Once that Gaudreau goal went in now they will make the finals

I am thinking Canes are going to match up Staal verse Zib all series, just my guess
- TPC

Thinking the same, that’s y Panarin/Strome need to get their game together and be a threat also. Hopefully the kid line can step up even more than they did in the last series and add a little more offense. To beat CAR we’re going to need scoring from the bottom 6.

Thinking the same, that’s y Panarin/Strome need to get their game together and be a threat also. Hopefully the kid line can step up even more than they did in the last series and add a little more offense. To beat CAR we’re going to need scoring from the bottom 6.
- nyrangers9479

The 4th line is putrid, complete non factor in the Pitt series. The top two lines need to be their best and the third line plays as they did in the Pitt series and If the Rangers can tighten it up and play better defensively it will be a great series.

Thinking the same, that’s y Panarin/Strome need to get their game together and be a threat also. Hopefully the kid line can step up even more than they did in the last series and add a little more offense. To beat CAR we’re going to need scoring from the bottom 6.
- nyrangers9479

I think this is where the Kid line can break out. They will hopefully be getting a favorable matchup occasionally, especially at home.

do they fly from Calgary to Edmonton or take some hillbilly bus?
- jimbro83

The 4th line is putrid, complete non factor in the Pitt series. The top two lines need to be their best and the third line plays as they did in the Pitt series and If the Rangers can tighten it up and play better defensively it will be a great series.
- Brukie

Goodrow is out to be fair. I think Reaves would be the odd man out, Rooney and motte would certainly play. Goodrow would have chipped in a goal or two imo

Yeah, the only thing that keeps me from saying it's the biggest thing you could imagine is the fact that pretty much none of the guys playing were alive the last time they met in the playoffs!! But, I think there's still more than enough friction between the two cities to pull the teams into it regardless.
- Tonybere

I always make time to watch the EDM/CGY games if I can, they're so much fun

Goodrow is out to be fair. I think Reaves would be the odd man out, Rooney and motte would certainly play. Goodrow would have chipped in a goal or two imo
- Slimtj100

I think so too but it would have likely happened being shifted up to another line.

I always make time to watch the EDM/CGY games if I can, they're so much fun
- eichiefs9

I think I will be checking them out as well. Too bad they are on the same nights as the Rangers games.

I think I will be checking them out as well. Too bad they are on the same nights as the Rangers games.
- JRR1285

You can probably catch the end, assuming your games don't go to OT

You can probably catch the end, assuming your games don't go to OT
- eichiefs9

They start at 9:30 so that should be doable.

More worried about sleep.

Definitely a big deal since they haven't met in the playoffs since 1991 and there games usually are pretty crazy. But here in Toronto, the media only talks about the Leafs 24/7
- Rangers99

McDavid had some crazy games in that first series. Dude is amazing. Calgary looks to be the overall better team though
- mdw7413

The matchups in the 80s we’re flat out wars. Don’t think this will mirror those contests but a healthy dislike and it’s for bragging rights in the province along with a spot in the WCF. Should be a heck of a series

So a question to our Canadian fans here. Is the Oilers/Flames series going to be as big a deal as they say or is it more the media hyping it up?
- mdw7413

it's going to be (frank)ing wild. Kassian and Tkachuk loathe each other and are complete poopheels. There's going to be fights in the streets.

The matchups in the 80s we’re flat out wars. Don’t think this will mirror those contests but a healthy dislike and it’s for bragging rights in the province along with a spot in the WCF. Should be a heck of a series
- airjan23

Tikkanen won it in game 7 in 1991 the last time they played

Tikkanen was MONEY in playoff overtimes

I'm not even nervous about this series, mainly cuz I don't hate the Cane and we're not expected to win. This is all just gravy with these extra games/experience and if we pull it out, even better.
- Mtlca66

It's impossible to hate Jesper Fast.

Guy just does everything the right way. every time.