Sam Hitchcock: Predators Present Unique Challenges to Bolts

If the Lightning played a full 60 minutes consistently instead of only 20-30 minutes a game they are good enough to win the Stanley Cup. Considering they are 14-6-1 with the inconsistent play shows they have a lot of talent.

Its frustrating to watch them some times, last night they were dog poop for 2 periods but then they play their game and absolutely dominate but come up short. The other night they played a good 45 minutes then came unglued and gave up 4 goals in what 8 minutes.

Inconsistency will be the death of this team. When they put it all together I don't think anyone can beat them in a seven game series, but I also know they are too inconsistent to keep it together for a whole playoff run.

That 2nd goal that Domingue let in was trash. He should have stopped that one.

My first thought after Hedman scored was : Well, we better get 3 or 4 more, or this goal won't mean jack. And it was obvious from the get-go that Rinne wasn't going to have a bad game, so I didn't have a good feeling about our chances.

Our offense can compensate for the lack of Vasi *IF* we are facing another team with average or worse goaltending. Against a solid goalie like Rinne, we are going to need 3+ goals per game to win without Vasi.

I hope cool-hand Stralman is back soon. Our blueline is all cattywampus without him.

If the Lightning played a full 60 minutes consistently instead of only 20-30 minutes a game they are good enough to win the Stanley Cup. Considering they are 14-6-1 with the inconsistent play shows they have a lot of talent.

Its frustrating to watch them some times, last night they were dog poop for 2 periods but then they play their game and absolutely dominate but come up short. The other night they played a good 45 minutes then came unglued and gave up 4 goals in what 8 minutes.

Inconsistency will be the death of this team. When they put it all together I don't think anyone can beat them in a seven game series, but I also know they are too inconsistent to keep it together for a whole playoff run.
- stammerman

Agreed. The only thing consistent about this team, is the inconsistency.

Note Predators were without Arvidsson arguably their second best forward and Subban a top 4 dman. Plus Nylander who they will acquire this week........

Note Predators were without Arvidsson arguably their second best forward and Subban a top 4 dman. Plus Nylander who they will acquire this week........
- VopatsRash

Awesome! And who exactly are we getting from all of this scenario?

Note Predators were without Arvidsson arguably their second best forward and Subban a top 4 dman. Plus Nylander who they will acquire this week........
- VopatsRash

I did notice that Subban and Arvidsson were absent. I really enjoy watching Subban play and look forward to our matchups against him. So, it was a double bummer for me - the Lightning lost, and I didn't even get to see Subban wheeling around.

I am glad we only have to play you guys twice per season - barring a SCF matchup.