Stanley Cup Final: Chicago Blackhawks (2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (7)
Chicago Blackhawks:
Last year the Blackhawks made it to the Western Conference final against the Detroit Red Wings and lost the series in six games. The end result though was that they gained a lot of experience as now they have gotten even further into the playoffs. People may think also that they have too much fire power for the Philadelphia Flyers to handle and as a result run away with the Stanley Cup in their hands. The one weak area of the Blackhawks if there is one is their goaltender in rookie Antti Neimi who is only playing because of Huet (their regular goalie) injuring himself in the refular season The weak part of Neimi’s game is his rebound control in which the Flyers will try to abuse to their full potential. For most people the Blackhawks are going to be the favourites as they are young and have a lot of skill to offer. The question is though if they will be able to handle the pressure that a Final brings to a table and if they are going to overcome this obstacle.
Philadelphia Flyers:
The Flyers made the playoffs on the last day of the regular season why winning their 82nd game of the year in a shoot out. Although many people call it luck, maybe they were meant to make the playoffs. This time is not as skilled as the Blackhawks, but their work ethic and grit makes for it 100%. Also this team loves to be considered the under dog in any series and in this series they are, making it interesting to see how it will play out. Lead by their captain, Mike Richards, this team should do very well in the playoffs as he is the sole spark of this team when times get tough. Their goalie, Michael Leighton, is also a rookie who has been dropped by many teams and knows he has the chance to make his mark on the NHL. Watch him, as I am sure that he will not disappoint and that his Flyer teammates will be inspired by this.
Prediction:
Although the Blackhawks are the favourite in this series, I predict that the Flyers will win. This series is basically grit/work ethic versus skill and I believe that work ethic is the most important aspect in hockey. Many people will disagree with this, but watch and see who wins as I will be right.
Philadelphia Flyers win 4-3.
Chicago Blackhawks:
Last year the Blackhawks made it to the Western Conference final against the Detroit Red Wings and lost the series in six games. The end result though was that they gained a lot of experience as now they have gotten even further into the playoffs. People may think also that they have too much fire power for the Philadelphia Flyers to handle and as a result run away with the Stanley Cup in their hands. The one weak area of the Blackhawks if there is one is their goaltender in rookie Antti Neimi who is only playing because of Huet (their regular goalie) injuring himself in the refular season The weak part of Neimi’s game is his rebound control in which the Flyers will try to abuse to their full potential. For most people the Blackhawks are going to be the favourites as they are young and have a lot of skill to offer. The question is though if they will be able to handle the pressure that a Final brings to a table and if they are going to overcome this obstacle.
Philadelphia Flyers:
The Flyers made the playoffs on the last day of the regular season why winning their 82nd game of the year in a shoot out. Although many people call it luck, maybe they were meant to make the playoffs. This time is not as skilled as the Blackhawks, but their work ethic and grit makes for it 100%. Also this team loves to be considered the under dog in any series and in this series they are, making it interesting to see how it will play out. Lead by their captain, Mike Richards, this team should do very well in the playoffs as he is the sole spark of this team when times get tough. Their goalie, Michael Leighton, is also a rookie who has been dropped by many teams and knows he has the chance to make his mark on the NHL. Watch him, as I am sure that he will not disappoint and that his Flyer teammates will be inspired by this.
Prediction:
Although the Blackhawks are the favourite in this series, I predict that the Flyers will win. This series is basically grit/work ethic versus skill and I believe that work ethic is the most important aspect in hockey. Many people will disagree with this, but watch and see who wins as I will be right.
Philadelphia Flyers win 4-3.
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i dont really like or hate any of these two teams but i sure will be watching the game since it is a huge event that happens every year. I admire your knowledge of these two teams and i also believe that you are a true fan. great work!
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