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What Went Wrong: Predators Eliminated by Hurricanes
The Nashville Predators put up an amazing effort in their series against the Carolina Hurricanes, but it still wasn't enough, as Sebastian Aho's overtime goal in Game Six ended the Predators' season. This was a series that was very close after the first two games were dominated by the Hurricanes, as the next four saw a combined 74:13 of overtime played. Nashville's two wins came in double overtime, leading the Hurricanes to score quickly in the last two extra frames to finish off the Predators.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Belinda Zalman (Beauty and the Beast)
Another show I enjoyed binge-watching was The CW's take on Beauty and the Beast, which featured its share of amazing villainesses, though the best one, IMO, was in the episode, "Heart of the Matter." The episode centered on wealthy philanthropist Marshall Zalman, who was dying of a heart condition and needed a transplant. Catherine Chandler and Vincent Keller ended up confronting the Zalmans at a gathering they were hosting, as they found out that Marshall's new heart had superhuman abilities, leading Cat to believe that Marshall was up to no good and planning to use the abilities for sinister purposes.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Geeks
25 Years of Interleague Play
When I was a kid watching baseball, I once asked my dad, "Why is it that the Dodgers and Angels don't face each other?," and I was told that it was because they're in different leagues. That was the norm back then. American League teams faced American League teams. National League teams faced National League teams. The only AL vs NL action was preseason, the All-Star Game, and the World Series.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Panthers Eliminated by Defending Champions
After co-existing together since 1993, Florida's two NHL teams finally faced each other in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The end result was a hard-fought and bitter series, which saw the Florida Panthers ousted in six games by the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Panthers' 4-0 loss in Game Six sealed their fate, and extended their playoff series victory drought for another season; having not won a series since the 1996 Eastern Conference Final.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Another Early Exit for Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins' 15th straight playoff appearance did not last long; their 5-3 defeat in Game Six of their series against the New York Islanders brought an end to their season. For the Penguins, this marks the third straight season that they have failed to win a series, and in two of those occasions, they were defeated by the Islanders. Their 2019 and 2021 losses to the Islanders sandwich their stunning Qualifying Round loss to the Montréal Canadiens in the Toronto bubble in 2020. In fact, the Penguins have won only one playoff series since winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017, and in three of their last four seasons, they were defeated by teams coached by Barry Trotz.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Emily (9-1-1)
One of my recent favorite shows is Fox's 9-1-1 series, which ended its fourth season and will be back for a fifth. I do love that for the most part, it seems like four or five episodes in one full hour (counting ads), as we see responses to many different emergencies, all with a similar theme. Regarding this episode, it was "Rage," and it kicked off with two women, Denise and Emily, at Happy's Rage Room, a place where customers unleash their pent-up anger by smashing various objects.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Geeks
Villainess Review: Olivia McLeland (All Rise)
First off, I want to say that I am still upset over CBS cancelling All Rise after just two seasons. This was a very good and gripping show that featured an amazing cast and touched on various issues that are hitting society right now. I loved watching this show, but sadly, the show is no more. The show did deliver a bit when it came to villainesses, and the best one, IMO, was featured in the episode "Fool for Liv."
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Geeks
What Went Wrong: Oilers Swept Out of Playoffs by Jets
On Monday, three teams faced elimination from this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the proverbial axe only fell on the Edmonton Oilers, as they lost a triple overtime thriller by a score of 4-3 to the Winnipeg Jets. Kyle Connor's goal in the seventh minute of the sixth period completed a four-game sweep for the Jets--the first in franchise history--while bring an end to the Oilers' season. So to recap, Kyle Connor advanced, Connor Hellebuyck advance, but the biggest Connor in this series--McDavid--didn't.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Leslie Williams (Columbo)
Before the actual Columbo series began in 1971, two pilot episodes aired: "Prescription: Murder" and "Ransom for a Dead Man." The first of the two featured a villainous female accomplice, but it was "Ransom for a Dead Man" (which aired on March 1, 1971) that featured the series' very first female killer, in the form of Leslie Williams.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Geeks
What Went Wrong: Blues Swept Out of Stanley Cup Playoffs
On Sunday, the St. Louis Blues lost Game Four of their West Division Semifinal series against the Colorado Avalanche, becoming the first team to be eliminated from the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. This first round exit continues a downward spiral for the Blues, which began with last year's disappointing playoff performance in the Edmonton bubble. That year, the Blues lost every game in the Round Robin, finishing with the #4 seed, and later losing in six games to the Vancouver Canucks in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
What Went Wrong: Capitals Eliminated in Five Games by Bruins
On Sunday, the Washington Capitals lost Game Five of their East Division Semifinal series against the Boston Bruins, doing so by a score of 3-1. The loss gave the Capitals their third straight first round exit since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018, following a seven-game loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019, and a five-game loss to the New York Islanders in 2020.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Unbalanced
Villainess Review: Meredith Preminger (Monk)
The episode, "Mr. Monk and the Girl Who Cried Wolf," was an interesting one for Sharona Fleming, as it started with Sharona seeing a murdered man in a parking garage. Sharona's hectic day included finding objects in her home in strange places, as well as being informed by her creative writing teacher, Meredith Preminger, that she didn't turn in her story; despite Sharona swearing that she did so just a few days ago. Sharona's fear that she was losing her mind actually led her to a session with Adrian Monk's therapist, Dr. Charles Kroger, which saw Sharona voice her fear that her time with Monk and his phobias have resulted in her mind possibly unraveling.
By Clyde E. Dawkins3 years ago in Geeks