It's playoff time, and really, what is more exciting and intense then that? Playoffs are the most exciting time of the year and I can't get enough.
Round 2 is far underway, and we have a couple of good games to watch tonight. First, the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks. Vancouver is leading the series 2-1, stealing a home game from Chicago on Tuesday. Brian Campbell tallied the only goal for the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough to come back. The Hawks need to stay out of the penalty box tonight if they want a chance. Maybe Byfuglien can do what he does best, and get into Luongo's head. And when is Ben Eager going to drop the gloves with Kevin Bieksa again? Get something going for the Hawks. Speaking of getting something going, Havlat has been quiet this series. Hopefully he picks up again, I thought he had a pretty good showing in the first round against Calgary.
I'm hoping for the Hawks to tie it up tonight heading back to Vancouver.
Picks to Click:
Patrick Sharp
Brent Seabrook
Alex Burrows
Roberto Luongo
The other Western Conference faceoff tonight is between the Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings. First thing I want to say about the last game: Are you kidding me Ref? I know this is over and done with, but that "No Goal" was a horrible call for Detroit, and an extremely lucky call for the Ducks. The puck was never frozen, and the horribly out of position Ref was too quick with the whistle. Even though the puck was in the net before he blew the whistle, rules are rules and they state it is when the Ref wanted to blow the whistle. We've all seen horrible officiating all season long, no matter what team, but that had to be the worst I have ever seen.
Moving forward anyway... The game tonight should be interesting. I'm sure the Red Wings will be hungry to take back what could have been their game, and the Ducks will be just as hungry hoping to get closer to yet another upset in this years playoffs. I have to be honest, even though I am not at all a Ducks fan, the team scares me. If they come out of this series, I will be scared. Watching the first round against San Jose, I couldn't help but think... "Damn, they are good." As a Kings fan, that felt awful and wrong to say, but look at them. Now get those thoughts out of my head!
James Wisniewski will be out of the lineup for the Ducks after suffering a Lung Contusion in Game 3 on Tuesday from taking a puck to the chest. He was taken off the ice in a stretcher. Get well soon Wiz!
I'm definitely expecting this game to be pretty physical.
Picks to Click:
Bobby Ryan
Jonas Hiller
Chris Osgood
Jonathan Ericsson
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