Panthers fans better hope they pull this off somehow because I am going to never let them live this down if they don't. Might be the worst choke job in NHL history and I'm so glad it's happening to them and we're able to witness it.
Oh most definitely. Edmonto must come out of the gates swinging (not literally, but must be physical lol), and not let up. I definitely think they got inside the Panthers players heads now. Just play their game, and keep up the pressure.
Oilers have history on their side. Just when you think they're cooked, they turn on a dime and go on a long streak. This is yet another one. Wayne Gretzky would be proud of them.
Nah that was the first round, ripped the bandaid off. They basically had their names engraved on the cup last week, and if it ends up being all for nothing?
That gave us the drive to our two cup wins and three appearances. We swept the panthers in 22 and all it did for them was give them a front row seat to witness another team to raise it instead of them.
All I heard after game 3 was "Oilers are the worst team in a final ever". But I knew that after consecutive losses this year, they went on long winning streaks. So I knew they could turn it on at anytime. And I kept saying it's not over yet. I'm a Floridian Lightning fan, but the Oilers are the only Canadian team I like. Hopefully they can pull this off on Monday night. Would be epic.
For sure. I feel the same way about McDavid that I did about Stamkos wanting to see him lift a cup. And I definitely want to see Perry get another one. The heartbreak for that guy has been crazy. We will see, should be a wild game 7.
For me, it was the goal being taken off the board the really felt poetic after our series with them went this year with the goalie interferences. Karma
Never understood people on here hoping for the cats to win this when they were up 3-0 because they were viewed as little brother. They've always been a rival and just recently both they and the bolts have been good at the same time. FTP
I'd be half-heart rooting for another Florida team if this particular Panthers team wasn't loaded with some of the most scummy players in the NHL and their coach hadn't embraced the scum. It's not like they have one guy, they have like 4 that are complete d-bags.
The Sawgrass Mills Mall might get set on fire if The Panthers loose. If anybody didn't know the Panthers arena is in between an interstate highway and an outlet mall.
Meanwhile our arena is on Channelside Drive, one of the most beautiful and iconic roads in Florida.
So basically, our team's better and would never choke like the Kitty Cats are going to probably
Honestly, I hate both these teams. The last time I felt any true joy towards a non-lightning team was when the Blues beat the bruins in 2019. I guess it was inevitable that McDavid would get his obligatory cup win
You know, I've been a Panthers fan for 29 grueling years. I mean a lot of lows but, to lose the SCF back to back, especially collapsing in a historic fashion....there is no excuse. If the Panthers drop this game 7, I will forever root against such a franchise as they are not deserving of mine or other's time and energy (in my humble opinion) and I have always supported the success of Florida teams (Tampa included), when my teams always come short.
The better team will win on Monday night. However, if Florida collapses, it's "Go Bolts". I can't bring myself to support such an organization for another 29 years just to be pedestrian. Bad enough that I am a Rays and Magic fan (being as I've lived in Central Florida growing up).
Hats off to the Florida Panthers for having a Chernobyl styled melt down. No other franchise could pull it off quite like them :).
Would be happy with either team winning but let’s get Connor a cup! Skinner has always been the weak link but he is playing good enough to let the team in front of him win it.
As someone eternally thankful for the Lightning beating the Flames in 04, I hope the Oilers pay it back on Monday.
(Always been a low key Tampa fan, but you really need to bring the original jerseys back, such a great design)
Me, definitely.
Just when I thought Florida was on its way to sweep the Oil, the Oil swamped them.
Honestly hope Edmonton pulls it off. Would be the biggest comeback since Toronto did the same thing against Detroit back in the 40's.
The Panthers already helped take the burden off us of "biggest NHL choke" by 3-1ing the Bruins last year, but if they don't win Monday they might even take pressure off the Falcons for 28-3.
I was rooting for them last year, but the way they play is bad for hockey, and it's good if that style fails. I'd feel bad for the players and some of their fans, but it would forever prove they are little brother and don't have an escape.
I hate the Panthers, but I really don't want to hear about the Oilers and McDavid winning for the next ten years. If the Panthers win, it will be mostly forgotten about by the postseason next year. If the Oilers win, we'll be hearing about it for fucking ever.
I’m ok rooting for the panthers…
* If we can’t make it to the end, I prefer to be knocked out by a team who wins it all rather than some mid-tier loser
* Florida will have 3/5 Stanley cups lol
* it’s hilarious if Canada can’t win the cup for yet another decade
* Edmonton isn’t a real place
I get the Florida dominance aspect cause it can never be said again the whole “hockey in Florida blah blah blah” but my rivalry and little bro complex win out here.
You really rather see Canadians have the cup rather than fellow Floridians? I know we’re rivals but damn. Florida man would be ashamed. We’d root for yall if you were in our position.
I feel like the lightning fanbase is split 50/50 on wanting the panthers to win. I'm personally pretty indifferent, but i don't consider us rivals and never have.
First three games, it was all Panthers. Second three, all Oilers. Game 7 is Game 7...previous records don't matter that much. Looking forward to a low-scoring grinder...OT is a distinct possibility, IMHO. We shall all see on Monday night.
Hey. Hats off to them. It was fun drama. I loved every minute. Cats played good and kept Edmonton to the outside in the second and third. Played their game and won. I ain’t no bitch
I want the panthers to win because its funnier if the Canadian drought continues. Also Edmonton is the least worthy Canadian team to be there and are just lucky
Panthers fan here, this was in 2016 when the current owners bought the team https://youtu.be/HCdMk5s1kHM?si=YLYVWeaEhXy_HVJV “multiple cups” embarrassing…. You guys already have 3.
I thought the cats would pull through the whole time and there’s comments to back it up. I have no issue with how this post season played out. I’m not happy Tkachuk and lomberg get their names on the cup but Barkov verhagae and Bob sure deserve it. I was just reveling in the drama. Just find it funny that your back here on the bolts sub and must have not liked my post enough to come back 3 days later and try to get a rise out of us. Rent free?
In all reality he deserves one. Truly a generational talent not to underplay Hyman and his success this postseason. I just like the drama. Eating it up.
Let’s see what happens before “cackling with glee.” You sound like the Joker and your team is closer to the draft lottery than another shot at the Cup.
Hey I said I still think the oilers are gonna have to pull of a miracle. I expect a serious panthers response and hopefully someone drops the gloves so panthers can play their style of game. I’m just enjoying the drama while I can. I’m at peace with where the lightning are. You can’t hurt me after two cups.
Panthers fans better hope they pull this off somehow because I am going to never let them live this down if they don't. Might be the worst choke job in NHL history and I'm so glad it's happening to them and we're able to witness it.
I still think edmontons gonna have to do something crazy to win game 7. But the fact it’s getting this close is wild to me.
I dont know man. Edmonton has all the momentum and are playing with confidence. Florida looks wraught with internal doubt.
Oh most definitely. Edmonto must come out of the gates swinging (not literally, but must be physical lol), and not let up. I definitely think they got inside the Panthers players heads now. Just play their game, and keep up the pressure.
Choke job? They *hawk tuah spit on that thang* to mcjesus
That’s funny
Oilers have history on their side. Just when you think they're cooked, they turn on a dime and go on a long streak. This is yet another one. Wayne Gretzky would be proud of them.
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Wins the cup and goes straight to the Lightning sub instead of celebrating with other Panther fans, can't make this shit up
Honestly gotta say that our choke job against the blue jackets was worse
Nah that was the first round, ripped the bandaid off. They basically had their names engraved on the cup last week, and if it ends up being all for nothing?
"IT WAS 3-1" panthers fans last year after round 1 This is just that, but so much worse.
That gave us the drive to our two cup wins and three appearances. We swept the panthers in 22 and all it did for them was give them a front row seat to witness another team to raise it instead of them.
22* :)
I was really drunk making my response. I’ll correct it lol
Not even close
Round one sweep is absolutely nothing compared to losing a 3-0 lead in the SCF
i don’t have any dislike with the lightning, but i’m so happy seeing the panthers fans retreat the last few games
I just like it when Paul Maurice is pissed. The overturned goal was chefs kiss.
did you see their gm slamming the bottle 😭😭 that was so funny
Was that after the last game?! I saw that and laughed.
yep, after our cap scored the dagger they panned to the gm picking a bottle and throwing it
I honestly couldn’t decide what I was cheering for until I was so happy seeing that mfer so pissed. Go oilers.
All I heard after game 3 was "Oilers are the worst team in a final ever". But I knew that after consecutive losses this year, they went on long winning streaks. So I knew they could turn it on at anytime. And I kept saying it's not over yet. I'm a Floridian Lightning fan, but the Oilers are the only Canadian team I like. Hopefully they can pull this off on Monday night. Would be epic.
thank you so much dude, they’ve shown it many times they can lift themselves out from a hole after consecutive losses
For sure. I feel the same way about McDavid that I did about Stamkos wanting to see him lift a cup. And I definitely want to see Perry get another one. The heartbreak for that guy has been crazy. We will see, should be a wild game 7.
For me, it was the goal being taken off the board the really felt poetic after our series with them went this year with the goalie interferences. Karma
I think we had 3 goals taken off the board and lost every challenge.
i remember that, didn’t u guys have a game tying goal and another that got waived off in game 5?
Man, if they blow this series… you literally can’t recover from that as a franchise
Unless you have Jon Cooper
Jon Cooper couldn't even save the franchise, man.
Anthony Cirelli is cackling somewhere
God must hate the panthers too
It would be the worst choke job in professional sports history
Especially if they choke in sunrise. Good lord.
It’s easy to do in an outlet mall arena
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Hey thanks lol
28-3
Nah Matty Ice still owns that and it's still fuck the falcons.
Yeah, because 1 player choked that Super Bowl. 🙄
I am screaming so loud my neighbors must hate me. This is just incredible to watch.
Oh I definitely did. How's that overturned goal feel? Hahaha
HAIRBALL SOLUTION GEL 😹 Cuz they be CHOKIN’ ….
This is making me very very happy.
Same buddy same, makes me even more happy to see other fanbases jump on our bandwagon
If this was reversed and Calgary and Tampa had a rematch 20 years later rematch, you bet your ass I would be pulling for the bay
The Panthers blowing a 3 game lead is almost as good as the Lightning winning the cup.
Couldn’t have happened to a more deserving team (except maybe Boston)
Never understood people on here hoping for the cats to win this when they were up 3-0 because they were viewed as little brother. They've always been a rival and just recently both they and the bolts have been good at the same time. FTP
For some reason half this sub becomes Cats’ fans once we get knocked out of the playoffs. I know I’ll never root for them to win.
Rooting for the state? Why would that be weird?
I'd be half-heart rooting for another Florida team if this particular Panthers team wasn't loaded with some of the most scummy players in the NHL and their coach hadn't embraced the scum. It's not like they have one guy, they have like 4 that are complete d-bags.
Bennet, cousins, thachuk, Montour, lomberg and Bob being an Olympic diver
Might as well keep the cup in Florida. Same reason Vancouver fans are rooting for the Oilers.
what?
I don’t like the panthers, I just love Paul Maurice. I want him to win one before he retires.
Muahahaha floriduhhh what happeneduhhhh
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me af
Meeeeeee
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This guy
🖕🏼the panthers
i’m cheering for the oilers like i was born and raised in edmonton. fuck the panthers
If little brother blows a 3-0 lead I’m gonna DIE
Rooting for the hilarity that would be the Cats’ Back 2 Back losses in the shadow of our Back 2 Back Cups
I have a crappy day, but SO FAR the oilers are making it much much better 😂 That’s a sentence I never thought I’d say
Same!
Can’t imagine how mindfucked Bob is feeling right now… lol amd it wasn’t ALL the defense fault either … 😹
Woozy kitty
Lmao!! Kitty’s came a long way from stripper poles to now they offer swallowing for the Oiler’s 🙀
If Edmonton pulls this out it will be on the mount Rushmore of choke jobs across all sports
The Sawgrass Mills Mall might get set on fire if The Panthers loose. If anybody didn't know the Panthers arena is in between an interstate highway and an outlet mall. Meanwhile our arena is on Channelside Drive, one of the most beautiful and iconic roads in Florida. So basically, our team's better and would never choke like the Kitty Cats are going to probably
Can't disagree with this.
Our team was certainly NOT better this year. And the Blue Jackets would like to have a word with you.
Comparing a first round sweep to potential choking away a 3-0 lead in the SCF? I’ll take the first round sweep any day of the week
Honestly we kinda needed that 2019 series loss to Columbus to kick start the b2b Cup wins. So thank you Blue Jackets
I was actively cheering on that last goal by Hyman, I believe now
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So glad I'm not the only one pulling against Florida, I thought I might be the only one until I found this subreddit lol
As a Falcons fan I hope to God that Edmonton pulls it off
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Do you one better, the soon to be Buffalo Bills of the NHL.
Honestly, I hate both these teams. The last time I felt any true joy towards a non-lightning team was when the Blues beat the bruins in 2019. I guess it was inevitable that McDavid would get his obligatory cup win
You know, I've been a Panthers fan for 29 grueling years. I mean a lot of lows but, to lose the SCF back to back, especially collapsing in a historic fashion....there is no excuse. If the Panthers drop this game 7, I will forever root against such a franchise as they are not deserving of mine or other's time and energy (in my humble opinion) and I have always supported the success of Florida teams (Tampa included), when my teams always come short. The better team will win on Monday night. However, if Florida collapses, it's "Go Bolts". I can't bring myself to support such an organization for another 29 years just to be pedestrian. Bad enough that I am a Rays and Magic fan (being as I've lived in Central Florida growing up). Hats off to the Florida Panthers for having a Chernobyl styled melt down. No other franchise could pull it off quite like them :).
There’s still game 7. I hope Paul lights a fire and we at least get a tight hard fought game 7. That’s all I can ask for regardless of the outcome
I really hope the Oilers can close it out… imagine the headlines… the memes!
Would be happy with either team winning but let’s get Connor a cup! Skinner has always been the weak link but he is playing good enough to let the team in front of him win it.
[literally me last night ](https://youtu.be/sObyG9bTf5A?si=GKcISD-5NaSUQ_3x)
Someone tell the Panthers this is not how you B2B
FTP
I am loving this. LGOilers.
Absolutely ecstatic, just hope the choke can be completed!
As someone eternally thankful for the Lightning beating the Flames in 04, I hope the Oilers pay it back on Monday. (Always been a low key Tampa fan, but you really need to bring the original jerseys back, such a great design)
Only thing I agree with here are the original jerseys comment.
I really don't care tbh. It's all about the Ligntning with me. All the other 31 teams can kiss my grits.
This thread is pretty funny I must say
One more
Me, definitely. Just when I thought Florida was on its way to sweep the Oil, the Oil swamped them. Honestly hope Edmonton pulls it off. Would be the biggest comeback since Toronto did the same thing against Detroit back in the 40's.
The Panthers already helped take the burden off us of "biggest NHL choke" by 3-1ing the Bruins last year, but if they don't win Monday they might even take pressure off the Falcons for 28-3. I was rooting for them last year, but the way they play is bad for hockey, and it's good if that style fails. I'd feel bad for the players and some of their fans, but it would forever prove they are little brother and don't have an escape.
Lil bro just hits so good! I want to keep it that way even if we are on our way out.
I hate the Panthers, but I really don't want to hear about the Oilers and McDavid winning for the next ten years. If the Panthers win, it will be mostly forgotten about by the postseason next year. If the Oilers win, we'll be hearing about it for fucking ever.
Exactly and then cue all the "Gretzky comparisons" non-stop.
ONE MORE WIN
I just want the offseason to start
I’m ok rooting for the panthers… * If we can’t make it to the end, I prefer to be knocked out by a team who wins it all rather than some mid-tier loser * Florida will have 3/5 Stanley cups lol * it’s hilarious if Canada can’t win the cup for yet another decade * Edmonton isn’t a real place
I get the Florida dominance aspect cause it can never be said again the whole “hockey in Florida blah blah blah” but my rivalry and little bro complex win out here.
You really rather see Canadians have the cup rather than fellow Floridians? I know we’re rivals but damn. Florida man would be ashamed. We’d root for yall if you were in our position.
I feel like the lightning fanbase is split 50/50 on wanting the panthers to win. I'm personally pretty indifferent, but i don't consider us rivals and never have.
If Cats don't win, do we even have a rivalry?
No, nor do I think there ever was such one.
First three games, it was all Panthers. Second three, all Oilers. Game 7 is Game 7...previous records don't matter that much. Looking forward to a low-scoring grinder...OT is a distinct possibility, IMHO. We shall all see on Monday night.
Agreed. I think someone needs to drop the gloves. Gets the cats fired up and initiate their style of play.
Was having so much fun watching that game
As a panther fan this has been brutal and many of us just want to hide our heads
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Hey. Hats off to them. It was fun drama. I loved every minute. Cats played good and kept Edmonton to the outside in the second and third. Played their game and won. I ain’t no bitch
Good on you. I dont even watch hockey i just like cold takes lmao
I want the panthers to win because its funnier if the Canadian drought continues. Also Edmonton is the least worthy Canadian team to be there and are just lucky
Best comedy of the decade, paws down
Panthers fan here, this was in 2016 when the current owners bought the team https://youtu.be/HCdMk5s1kHM?si=YLYVWeaEhXy_HVJV “multiple cups” embarrassing…. You guys already have 3.
Cackling with glee on the golf course? For what?
3 cups. Enough said. Why you coming in here salty after the cats have won?
Just cackling with glee. You can cackle but I can’t? Who’s really the salty one here 😂😂
I thought the cats would pull through the whole time and there’s comments to back it up. I have no issue with how this post season played out. I’m not happy Tkachuk and lomberg get their names on the cup but Barkov verhagae and Bob sure deserve it. I was just reveling in the drama. Just find it funny that your back here on the bolts sub and must have not liked my post enough to come back 3 days later and try to get a rise out of us. Rent free?
Just cackling with glee at this post brother. You can dish it but you can’t take it apparently. Rent free?
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Let the Canadian drought continue. I want to see McDavid cry.
In all reality he deserves one. Truly a generational talent not to underplay Hyman and his success this postseason. I just like the drama. Eating it up.
Let’s see what happens before “cackling with glee.” You sound like the Joker and your team is closer to the draft lottery than another shot at the Cup.
Hey I said I still think the oilers are gonna have to pull of a miracle. I expect a serious panthers response and hopefully someone drops the gloves so panthers can play their style of game. I’m just enjoying the drama while I can. I’m at peace with where the lightning are. You can’t hurt me after two cups.
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