Wednesday, May 21, 2008

My Playoff Predictions: Stanley Cup Final


My picks from Conference Finals......
Eastern Conference Finals:
I said Pens in 6. What really happened was Pens in 5. This was a dominating performance by the Penguins. They took a three games to none lead in the series and never looked back. Marian Hossa was everything the Pens traded for and then some. He had 4 goals and 5 assists in the five games and helped lead the Penguins to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 17 years.
Western Conference Finals:
I said Stars in 6. What really happened was the Wings in 6. I don't know what happened to Dallas, but they didn't look like the same team that beat the Sharks and Ducks with ease. The Stars looked slow and didn't show much effort untill game 4. The Wings are an awesome team that will cause havic for the Pens, but this will be a test like no other for the Wings.
My picks for the Stanley Cup Final:
Detroit vs. Pittsburgh. These two teams haven't played eachother since early last season which makes this series almost unpredictable. I think the Pens can win the Cup this year if they play their style. Detroit is good, but their fan support has been anything but great this post season unlike the Penguins fans who have been going crazy!!! The Pens have that look in their eye that the want to win it all and they beleive in themselves that they can. Detroit on the other hand look like they know they can win, but could careless if they lose it all. With Pittsburgh not losing a game on home ice since February 23, I don't look for them to lose a game now. Detroit has been very impressive at home as well, but Dallas was able to steal one up there. With that being said, I say Pens in 6. They will split the first two games, and the Pens will win both at home, then go back to detroit and lose, then they will come back home, and win it in front of the home crowd. Lets Go Pens!!!

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