Michael Stuart: Dallas Makes a Statement in Game One

Cooper looks poised to be outcoached once again.

It's funny that no one gave the Islanders the benefit of being tired for game one. They played game 7 and traveled across the country but all,people could talk about was how great the Bolts played.

I had plans with family last night and was bummed about not being able to watch the game.

I used my wife's phone to check the score a few times throughout the evening and it didn't look like I was missing much. Now, I am glad I didn't sit and watch it.

It seems to be the Lightning's MO - lose the first game of the series, then come back hard. That works until Coop has to play a better coach, then he loses. Hopefully the latter part of this pattern won't continue.

It's funny that no one gave the Islanders the benefit of being tired for game one. They played game 7 and traveled across the country but all,people could talk about was how great the Bolts played.
- Tedge77

He just kind of did but yeah no other outlets really discussed that which was pretty unusual. Now it’s a topic.

The Stars are no joke..

Cooper vs. Bowness, maybe Bowness has Coops number.

Cooper vs. Bowness, maybe Bowness has Coops number.
- Tee56

Definitely has his phone number. Used to be his assistant coach.

Definitely has his phone number. Used to be his assistant coach.
- j.boyd919

Lmao

Watched the game. First two Dallas goals would be difficult for any goaltender to stop. Not surprised at outcome since I rationalized with theory 1: Tampa was tired / sore and Dallas was rested.

When to 2 SCF games in 2015. It is disappointing the fans can't attend games due to Pandemic since the spirit of the finals is awesome.

Expect Lightning to be better next game. Go Bolts.

I had plans with family last night and was bummed about not being able to watch the game.

I used my wife's phone to check the score a few times throughout the evening and it didn't look like I was missing much. Now, I am glad I didn't sit and watch it.

It seems to be the Lightning's MO - lose the first game of the series, then come back hard. That works until Coop has to play a better coach, then he loses. Hopefully the latter part of this pattern won't continue.
- GalacticStone

Not a real fan.

Michael Stuart: Dallas Makes a Statement in Game One
- Michael Stuart

Dallas is a pretty old team on paper, the nhl being a copy cat league, I wonder if teams will be looking to get veteran heavy instead of a young player approach.

Not a real fan.
- Heywood Jablome

Sorry to hear that bro. Maybe you should try harder.

Cooper looks poised to be outcoached once again.
- Feds91Stammer

I’d like to see him go back to twelve forwards, especially since there’s the possibility of Point reaggrevating his injury.

Dallas is a pretty old team on paper, the nhl being a copy cat league, I wonder if teams will be looking to get veteran heavy instead of a young player approach.
- Alexzanki

The 2002 Redwings (assist GM Jim Nill) had a veteran roster.

I’d like to see him go back to twelve forwards, especially since there’s the possibility of Point reaggrevating his injury.
- jvar17

But who will fill in for Schenns 6 mins of ice time lol?

But who will fill in for Schenns 6 mins of ice time lol?
- Feds91Stammer

Looks like he actually adjusted the lineup, going with Verhaeghe and Rutta instead of Bogosian and Schenn

Well that is a better first period.

Well that is a better first period.
- Leafsandbolts

Glad series is tied but it reminds me of 2015. Game 4 will tell the tale.