With the race for the Stanley Cup started, I am in full sports nerd gear and have been boring people out of their minds with the stats and my theories on who's going to win each series. In the NHL playoffs, it is NOT just about who the best team is; it's about who wants it more, who can rally, and who can play at a playoff level the whole game (and overtime). Teams that have played amazing the whole season can fall in the first round to teams that "suck" all because they get over-confident. The Avs actually have the best slogan right now..."Why Not Us?" So true.
With all of that said, let's recap the playoffs thus far.....
The Ducks beat the Stars which is not a huge shocker. The biggest shocker to most people is that it was even as close as it was. Ah, but you forget...it's the playoffs. Anything can happen. Andersen looks to be in the goal again for Anaheim which, considering he made 32 saves, is not a terrible choice in the least. Getzlaf is still gonna play despite a big ass gouge in his face from being hit by Sequin's slap shot. Damn right he's gonna play...this is HOCKEY! I look for Anaheim to win Game 2 as well but that remains to be seen.
The Sharks beat the Kings which is a shocker for some...though not for me. They matched the Kings brutality blow for blow and just plain outplayed them, in my opinion.
The Rangers whooped some Flyer ass. I couldn't believe the amount of people that said, "Wow...the Rangers came out of nowhere." No, the Rangers have been lingering in the wings waiting for a chance to show what they can really do. We'll call them the "sleeper" of the playoffs.
The Penguins beat the Blue Jackets...no big shocker there.
The Blues beat the Blackhawks....HUGE shocker to some. It's not as shocking to me since the Blues want it bad. In the end, the Hawks will likely win the series. With that being said, triple overtime is pretty damn awesome for the Blues and I say, "Go Blues." On the other hand, the Blackhawks win it in my bracket so.....
and finally...
The Avs beat the Wild in an overtime win. Sitting at Mellow Mushroom last night watching the game, I was amazed at the number of people that wrote them off when they were down 4-2. I said the same thing I say now: Have some faith in your team. For crying out loud, the Avs have been a force to be reckoned with this season. I look for the Avs to advance, though I do think it's gonna be a hard fought battle.
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