NHL is just waiting on the Caps/Rangers series. Even if it ended tomorrow, you figure 2 days between so that would put Saturday as the first day.
I figure the west will start first since they ended first.
This is going to be a phenomenal series. Someone on TV or radio mentioned that if it was a PHX/LA WCF no one on the east coast would watch.. They're foolish if they don't. If anyone likes hockey, this will be
the series to watch.
A few keys to the series..
- Gm1 is going to be very important as neither team has trailed a series in the PO's
- Protect home ice, obviously, as both teams win on the road.
- Both teams and goalies are playing their best hockey. Even the smallest mistake could cost a game.
- Win the PP battle as both have been solid.
- Score first.
- I expect a lot of fore-checking, hitting and defense.
- If either team goes up 2-0, it will be very difficult for the other to come back.
The Yotes finished off the Hawks in 6 and the Preds in 5... Hmm, a trend?
The Kings really haven't been challenged at all since they've pretty much dominated the Canucks and Blues. This is why I hope the Yotes can get the lead in the series to see how the Kings respond.
I really think whoever wins this series wins the Cup.
