Do you think the Dallas Stars will beat Tampa Bay in final?

[Unrivaled]

I was living there when they won 20 years ago....hard to believe they are back now

Just proves analytics and advanced stats are overrated. Colorado and Vegas both "dominated" the stats but all that matters is the scoreboard.

[hehfest]

Stamkos is NOT playing tonight just to clear that up. He was skating but won’t be in the game, at least not anywhere that I’m seeing

Even if he plays in 6 or 7 I don't think he would play enough (hasn't played in months) coming back from an injury he would be limited. It shouldn't really impact the game that much.

[hehfest]

Why? Have you seen Tampa play? Their lineup stacked. Obviously it’s no sure thing. If it is we’d all be rich. Sorry, I just don’t see it. I’ve watched both teams all year religiously and in the playoffs. Tampa is much better. But anything can happen.

I'm goofing around because of Seaweed dude. But I did take Islanders tonite. Tampa is playing a different style than before that has gotten them farther in the playoffs. Dallas is way better than I thought they were without a doubt. Their defensemen are awesome on Dallas offensively especially. I won't count the Isles out yet. Really good coach and they are a dam good team too. Seaweed does put TB in jeopardy now without a doubt.

[nyplayer33]

Teams are all v good

[lakerboy]

This lightning line for game 6 seems low

[navyblue81]

I'm goofing around because of Seaweed dude. But I did take Islanders tonite. Tampa is playing a different style than before that has gotten them farther in the playoffs. Dallas is way better than I thought they were without a doubt. Their defensemen are awesome on Dallas offensively especially. I won't count the Isles out yet. Really good coach and they are a dam good team too. Seaweed does put TB in jeopardy now without a doubt.

Yeah, I always worry with overtime losses in the playoffs like this because they tend to turn the momentum. It happened in the Lightning-Bruins series game 2. It turned the tide in Flyers-Isles Game 5 although Isles were able to close it out in 7.

Anything can happen if it is Stars-Lightning. I just think the Lightning are the better team and if they play their game, they will win in 5 or 6. But it doesn't always go like that. Playoffs are fickle. Goalies get hot and cold. Stamkos could very well disrupt the chemistry when he comes back next game or next week (if they get there).

[Headsterx]

I know right. Will bet the Isles tonite after seeing this.

Man, didn't even catch that. Guess I'll take +450. If this hits, this will be one of the top classic Weed's pick.

[Machba]

Isles win it all

[Patrick McIrish]

Bet Tampa - Lightning, Bucs and Rays this year. Win 2 of 3 titles.

[lakerboy]

Dallas will be+150/160 to win that series.

+160 at betonline right now. Dallas more weapons then the islanders but don't check as tightly. Should be a good series.

[hehfest]

Yeah, I always worry with overtime losses in the playoffs like this because they tend to turn the momentum. It happened in the Lightning-Bruins series game 2. It turned the tide in Flyers-Isles Game 5 although Isles were able to close it out in 7.

Anything can happen if it is Stars-Lightning. I just think the Lightning are the better team and if they play their game, they will win in 5 or 6. But it doesn't always go like that. Playoffs are fickle. Goalies get hot and cold. Stamkos could very well disrupt the chemistry when he comes back next game or next week (if they get there).

Strange you said that. I thought the same thing about Stamkos. He might not come back at all. Who knows. Top-notch player regardless.

[oilcountry99]

It pains me to say, but I took DALLAS to win the Stanley Cup at +184. They've already beat the 2 top contenders in the west Colorado and Vegas. Lighting have beat Boston and NYI, neither team as good as COL or VGK, IMO. TBL is banged up and Vasilevskiy is going to run out of gas starting all games so far. It's Dallas's year they have a goalie playing lights out, the stars will align all the way to hoisting the cup.

[Hman]

Will be a tough series

[Hman]

Reports that Stamkos has been skating

Could he return for Tamp??

[slewfan]

It pains me to say, but I took DALLAS to win the Stanley Cup at +184. They've already beat the 2 top contenders in the west Colorado and Vegas. Lighting have beat Boston and NYI, neither team as good as COL or VGK, IMO. TBL is banged up and Vasilevskiy is going to run out of gas starting all games so far. It's Dallas's year they have a goalie playing lights out, the stars will align all the way to hoisting the cup.

Logically stated. I have to agree. I hope it goes 7. Loving the competition.

[navyblue81]

I wouldn't waste the money. They're not beating Tampa Bay. By the way, Steven Stamkos returns tonight. He hasn't even played and they've been dominant. I will be putting big $$$ on the Lightning to win in under 5.5 games.

13 more minutes baby and I will cash big !!!! Hard to believe these odds were +200. Too good a bargain. Hope some of you listened and tailed.

[hotcross]

Final usually doesn't end on a Saturday

What a crummy game to closeout the Cup win, neither team has energy tonight

[navyblue81]

Ugh after the way I lost the Bama game I know Dallas gonna win now.
My luck is going sour.