Game Three’s – One Way or the Other

The NHLP just hit game three for all NHLP players. Like after 5 and 7, each team must be winning or losing, green or red. Not always, but now eliminations games start. For the Penguins, Sens and Kings, they can all be out while Philadelphia, Colorado and Carolina can punch their spot and rest. The other 5 NHL series are all 2-1 with at least two to four games left in each. There are many tight NHLP series where things are starting to get really tense as clear Cup hopes are on the line.

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Machine Back in Front

The lone NHLP first round series the CTR did have tying, is tied after game three for all players. GM’s Jr and Charlie were expected to play a close series, about 34-34. The GMs are at 14-14 with Memphis retaking the lead on the tie-breaker they hold with Montreal. Both GMs can lose players this weekend with Charlie’s Rangers having one player in each series that is 3-0, worth about 12 points in CTR scoring, while Jr has two for 11. Jr’s coloring looks very sharp with 25 points projected for round two. Not enough to be favorites in a legendary battle with GM Chad, but Chad’s Pens are in trouble. With 27 points off players winning their series, the Pens are down 19-14 to GM Matt’s Nordiques. The Nords are only moving on 13, meaning the Machine will do well if Jr can hang on. If Matt can pull the upset, he could be 25-25 with Jr should the Tampa Bay Lightning come back in their series. The Nordiques would also be a slight point favorite if the Matchup becomes Charlie’s Rangers if all series stays as is.

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Islanders Pulling Major Upset

GM Ryan took the lead 17-14 in his first round series with GM Marcel. Ryan’s Islanders are not looking strong for round two and will need Edmonton coming back, but the fact they are winning is a major surprise. It is hard to overcome a 6-point CTR deficit. “It happens, but it is rare” stated Muddy Capone, “Likely less often than once a season.” A 6 point or more underdog happened once in last years playoffs when in the second round the Memphis Machine (Jr) were 25-19 point favorites over the New York Rangers (Charlie) and Charlie won 12-10. GM Marcel cannot be happen having 29 projected points for round two and currently needing a big comeback. The winner here is surely looking like they will meet the Philadelphia Flyer (Scott) who is having little trouble with Hamilton (Scottie) 19-10. The Flyer are scoring and the Hitmen are not with 8 of the 16 players in this series all playing in the Oilers-Ducks series. It might go 7, which likely means 4 games of 7 goals await, so still time for the Hitmen to try and muster some offence. For Ryan, the upset is feeling good, but he needs the Oilers to come back. If that happens, they may go straight to the Conference Finals.