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Series Match-ups: East

13 April 2010 kl 03:16, Bryan Perri

At last, the long 82 game season has ended and the most exciting 6 weeks in sports are here. The Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived and over the next two days I’ll break down the East and Western conferences.

THE EASTERN CONFERENCE

First off I think the Rangers are going to sweep Washing-……oh wait….never mind….. :’(

Washington v.s. Montreal : The Capitals have without question been the NHL’s best team this year. They score nearly 4 goals a game and have the most exciting player in the sport. Ovechkin still has game 7 against Pittsburgh last year on his mind and he’s looking for revenge. If I’m a Canadien fan right now, I’m shaking thinking of Ovechkin desire to move on. Montreal just doesn’t have enough to keep up with the Caps’ pace. Maybe they can grab a game but don’t expect Halak to steal them the series.

Prediction: Washington Wins 4-1

New Jersey vs. Philadelphia: Oh boy! Two teams I hate with a passion! This is a lose lose scenario for me but I suppose I do have to pick a winner. Honestly I’d rather see the Flyers win because theyre a big underdog. The goalie match-up obviously favors the Devils however everything else is actually pretty close. The series is sure to be intense and expect tons on penalties. If Brian Boucher can hold his own expect the Flyers to cause some trouble. Kovalchuk still hasn’t fit in with the Devils system and they need him to be better. I personally don’t think he will in time. Expect Philly to steal the series in a long one.

Prediction: Philadelphia Wins 4-2

Buffalo vs. Boston: Well the main storyline of this matchup will be Tuukka Rask and his inexperience. Who would’ve thought after last year, Tim Thomas would be sitting on the bench to start the playoffs. However if Rask struggles early, expect Thomas to replace him. Buffalo’s had a good quiet season and with Ryan Miller between the pipes, they’re likely to eliminate Boston.

Prediction: Buffalo Wins 4-2

Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa: I’m going to be honest here. I have no idea how the Senators are where they are today. They never seemed like a threat to me and I’ll be shocked if they even make this a series to watch. I expect the Penguins to skate circles around the Sens and make them head home quickly. The Penguins are the defending Cup Champs which automatically makes them dangerous. With Crosby having an MVP type year, Pittsburgh might be even scarier this year.

Prediction: Pittsburgh Win 4-0

Well that’s it for the East, check back tomorrow for the West!

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Be Proud Sweden

12 April 2010 kl 00:49, Bryan Perri

Well here I am. Sitting home in New York, just minutes since the Rangers were elminated by the Flyers from playoff contention. I’m angry, sad, annoyed and frustrated. If any of you were lucky enough to watch these two Flyer-Ranger games, you would all agree that the Rangers 2 days ago looked like a completely different team from the one you saw today. The Rangers gave up 47 shots prior to losing in a shootout. Henrik Lundqvist stood on his head and once again, was let down by his team’s offense. The Rangers horrendous offense made Brian Boucher look like Patrick Roy in net.

My heart goes out to King Henrik who year after year gives so much only to be let down. He had a career year and finished with an incredible performance and almost single handedly beat the Flyers twice. One of my biggest fears is that he asks for a trade but the truth is, if he did, I couldn’t be mad at him. Lundqvist deserves more than this. Chances are if he were on any other playoff team, he would go far into the playoffs and possibly even the finals. Instead he was once again let down and the frustration continues to build.

Henrik will be heading into his 6^th season next year and not once has he played in a 2^nd round game where he couldve advanced to the 3^rd round (2008 lost in 5 games to Penguins, 2007 lost in 6 games to Sabres). Sure he has his off days but days like today certainly out weigh them. Even though he lost, be proud Sweden, he’s one hell of a goalie.

The Rangers season ends on a sad and sour note and the Flyers are moving on. The NHL playoffs are around the corner and I’ll be sure to break down every match-up once they’re set.

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Rangers making a push…

04 April 2010 kl 05:50, Bryan Perri

So here we are … the final week of the regular season. All of a sudden the Rangers are making a push for the final playoff spot in the East and The Final Few games Should be thrilling. New York is tied with the Flyers for the 8^th Spot and End Their Season with 2 games Against Philadelphia. Henrik Lund Fair is playing his best hockey of the year and it’s showing as he’s only given up 4 goals in his past 3 games.

Unlike the Rangers, the Flyers Have Been playing Miserable hockey and are pushing Them Selves Out of the playoffs. Their biggest problems Comes in Goals as They Can not SEEM to find a stable goal tender. This Has Been an on-going problem for the Flyers over the ‘ past 20 years and it’s unbelievable That it’s still going on.

In the Western Conference are the Avalanche Desperately Trying to Hold On To The 8^th But the spot are tied with Calgary.

No matter WHO makes it, it’s going to Be Tough to Make It Through the First Round. Both TBD 8^th place team Will Be Huge underdogs Against Their 1^pc Place opponents (East: Washington West: Chicago and San Jose).

On another note, Jonas Gustavsson hock Toronto and Sweden given a reason to smile Because he really picked hock up his play recently. After HAVING big expectation he struggled to start his career But he’s Turned things around and Will put up a fight next year to ask the Leafs offs.

The playoffs are always the most exciting time of year so I’ll be SURE to update thwart the very terms of what’s going on here in the States.

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