Sid vs. Ovie

I am super excited for Wings-Ducks, but the most intriguing matchup of the second round will be.... Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin. Who else was I going to say?

Now I'm sure the on-ice part of the matchup will be electric, but what I am looking forward to is the battle in the media. Will they pick the golden boy in Crosby or the Russian flame-thrower in Ovechkin? I watch a lot of ESPN and I can't wait to see this debate. What about Fleury vs. Varlamov? Not even a thought. What about Malkin? Side-show at best. All the American media will care about is this Sid vs. Ovie matchup. I can't wait. For once, they will talk hockey. Hockey may actually steal a headline or two.

But, none of it really matters. The Red Wings will be taking home Lord Stanley's cup once again. Unless the Ducks still have a little Disney magic left in them.

Poor Columbus

I know the Wings brought out there brooms almost a week ago, but I've been busy. The Wings are a dominant team. Top to bottom, they are the most skilled team in the NHL.

What did Columbus think was going to happen?

They thought they would win. Down to the last minute, I'm sure they thought they had a chance to make something happen.

But, the truth is, after Osgood shut the door in the first period of game one they were done. They were the Washington Generals to the Wings Harlem Globetrotters. I feel sad. They are a good team. Rick Nash is a stud. Steve Mason single-handedly got them into the post-season. But, there is always next year.

That is why I feel sad for Columbus.

Red Wings

I forgot about the NBC game of the week until there was only a half hour left. I just scrolled to it on my television's guide and recorded it. I watched it a little later that day. When I played it, there was about nine minutes left.
I was disappointed to find my wings tied 2-2 with the not going to the post-season Wild. Detroit has been on a three game skid and it looked like they might drop another.
I don't know why Detroit hasn't been winning. Goaltending maybe? Resting guys for the post-season? Whatever. It is still sad.
But Marion "I have a tinted visor" Hossa made me happy. He took a pass from Thomas Holmstrom with less than a minute left and sniped it past Nicklas Backstrom. By sniped I mean grazed it off his arm witch was tight to his body, just over his glove.
The wings won 3-2. I just hope they get home ice against Boston in the finals.