Obviously the better team won here. Not even a series. I dindt htink it would be. UNfortunately, us hating the Pens doesnt make them any worse
Pens/Bruins will be an absolute classic if it happens imo. I still can't decide on a winner, 7 games either way. Hoping Detroit finishes Chicago tonight, would love to see that happen.
I always felt the Blackhawks or Kings could take down the Penguins. Not sure about the Sharks, Wings or Bruins. Any would be fine though. :up:
I could see them all getting it done because of the parity in this league: the Wings are the best-coached team in the NHL, Kings are so balanced and proven winners, and I personally think San Jose is very underrated. But I'd have to go with Boston AND Pittsburgh over all of them if I'm a betting man. I'm a big fan of that Bruins core of players -I hate the franchise but that roster is legit as hell; that team has taken out the trash for me (Canucks, Leafs), and gone all the way in the playoffs before. They're physical and skilled, you've seen this first hand. They can dump/chase and crash the net or play puck possession/cycle style. The ability to be flexible like that allows them to hang with the skilled teams but still be able to take on the big, physical teams as well. I think it will come down to whether Rask implodes or not with them. Pittsburgh possesses the puck a ton and use their speed and positioning to manufacture goals. Their style forces teams to take penalties (depending on your perspective lol). This year's team is the most skilled team I've seen in the Bylsma era. I could see them winning the SC if Vokoun holds up. Like the Bruins, they have an unproven Goaltender which to me will determine their fate. Otherwise all the pieces are in place imo. We'll agree to disagree buddy. Good luck to your team tonight.
questionable penalty shot awarded to Chicago. Frolik converts, making it 4-2 Chicago with 10 to play.
If the Kings and Blackhawks win tonight and tomorrow, I think the Top 2 teams from each conference will be in the Conference Finals. Not bad. My opinion of top 2 in each conference, that is.
I guess against Ottawa we saw the same Pittsburgh that Johnny English refuses to accept exists. A team that has had a lot of playoff success. Third Eastern Conference Finals since Crosby was drafted. 13 series won in total.
Same Old Pens. Rootin' for my sleeper pick San Jose tonight! I think the Red Wings are fucked, squandered a great chance but we'll see.
No, we saw the Pittsburgh team that we all know exists. Cheating cunts diving their way into putting their highly talented offense to work against weaker sides and covering up the softness at their back end.
Walkom in the middle of things tonight. He blew his whistle a split second (two players getting into it by the benches) before the Blackhawks scored a goal that would've given them the lead with under 2 to play.
