[Hawkeye's-911T]

From my perspective, this has been a bit of a strange series for every game has been virtually decided in the first period. Check that; how about the first 10 mins. In short, the games were pretty much over by then - no effective 'push-back' results for the opposition. I also feel most of us agree 'laffers' like last night's blow-out are boring affairs in any sport even if it's your favourite team. Maybe from a purist's point of view, there were some interesting moments in the game but by & large, not a classic for the ages. Sunday's tilt, given the seeming importance of the home field advantage scenario, should favour the Preds but in the end, big Pekka has to exorcise his demons in Pittsburgh. I believe his save %age is in the mid to high 700's in the away games & that boys, just ain't gonna cut it if the series goes 7. I have every reason to believe there will be a 7th contest but I am just hoping for a more exciting type of "back & forth" game - 'fire-wagon hockey' if you will. With that in mind, I hope all have the good sense not to mention the defence vis-à-vis championships thing. Till Sunday....

Cheers
JB