Semi-Finals Almost Set
Well, I guess I'm recovered from my Rangers going down to defeat. But in my book, they gave Buffalo, the best team in the league, a heckuva run for their money. After Friday night's heartbreaking OT loss (giving up an empty net goal with 7 seconds left allowing the Sabres to tie), I didn't expect them to show as much grit as they did Sunday afternoon in Madison Square Garden. They kept coming back and getting shots. Ryan Miller was incredible in goal for the Sabres.
So now we've got Sabres-Senators and we seem to be heading toward Red Wings-Ducks. Should know that one shortly.
I'll say right now I think the Sabres are winning the East semi. Their win Friday night was special, the kind of win that most teams destined for a Cup have in them every year. Think about a couple of magical games last year, notably when the 'Canes came back 3-0 down in the 3rd period in Game 1 of the finals. The Sabres have "it" this year. The look of a champ. And as easy as the Senators had it with the Devils (and to some degree the Penguins in the opening round), I think they're about to find out the Sabres are a different bunch. I like Miller in goal a lot more than Ray Emory. I'm saying Sabres in 5.
Will come back with West prediction as soon as that's set.
So now we've got Sabres-Senators and we seem to be heading toward Red Wings-Ducks. Should know that one shortly.
I'll say right now I think the Sabres are winning the East semi. Their win Friday night was special, the kind of win that most teams destined for a Cup have in them every year. Think about a couple of magical games last year, notably when the 'Canes came back 3-0 down in the 3rd period in Game 1 of the finals. The Sabres have "it" this year. The look of a champ. And as easy as the Senators had it with the Devils (and to some degree the Penguins in the opening round), I think they're about to find out the Sabres are a different bunch. I like Miller in goal a lot more than Ray Emory. I'm saying Sabres in 5.
Will come back with West prediction as soon as that's set.
posted by Les at
10:53 PM
3 Comments:
Based on past history, yeah, I'd expect Ottawa to lose.
On potential, Buffalo's probably the best choice. But on how they've played so far, I don't think one could argue that Buffalo's played better than Ottawa.
One simple example: Briere may have 11 points, but 2 goals is nothing to write home about.
Drury and Vanek have been better (at scoring) but still none of them have played as well as Heatley, Spezza or Alfredsson.
So here's hoping for Ottawa in 6.
By
Unknown, At
11:43 AM
Go Red Wings!!! Hopefully we won't see them choke again in the final stretch.
By
Russ Reaves, At
8:19 PM
Problem with Ottawa is that they're not as good defensively as the Rangers. I think Buffalo's scoring issues are going away against the Sens.
But we shall see.
By
Les, At
8:34 AM
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