Whether it's the Flyers or the Caps who move on, the second round matchups in the East will be fantastic. It's a shame that they'll be hardly seen outside of Canada.

Just heard something on the TV...

If Calgary and Philly win tonight, it'll be the first time EVER that the final eight is composed of teams who've all won the Cup before. That's kinda surprising.

Go Sharks and Capitals!!!

The refs handed it to the Flyers. That second goal, plus the penalty out of nowhere in overtime (there hadn't been a powerplay since the second period). Oh well.

Flames are basically done. Down 5-2 going into the third.

Jeremy Roenick is the golden god of Game 7s

Well, Calgary lost. But it's their own damn fault. They should have won the 4th game of the series to make it 3-1 at the time, but they BLEW that game like none other and let the Sharks tie the series 2-2, and ultimately let it roll until game 7. I cheered valiantly for them, but it didn't work out.

On the other hand, Philly won! Yayyyyy. I definitely wanted the Habs to play them and not the NY Rangers, who they would have played if Washington won.

Peace,
Mike

Yeah, I think Montreal has it a lot easier against Philly than against the Rangers, who I think would've beaten them. I think the Habs can beat the Flyers though.

But still, Pittsburgh/Washington would've been INCREDIBLE. Pittsburgh/New York should still be good, but c'mon!

BEGIN ROUND 2,

East

#1 Montreal Canadiens vs. #6. Philadelphia Flyers

Game 1: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:00 PM Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, RDS
Game 2: Saturday, April 26, 2008 7:00 PM Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Game 3: Monday, April 28, 2008 7:00 PM Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RD
Game 4: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 7:00 PM Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Game 5: *Saturday, May 3, 2008 7:00 PM Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, VERSUS, RDS
Game 6: *Sunday, May 4, 2008 7:00 PM Montreal at Philadelphia VERSUS, CBC, RDS
Game 7: *Tuesday, May 6, 2008 7:00 PM Philadelphia at Montreal CBC, RDS

#2 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #5. New York Rangers

Game 1: Friday, April 25, 2008 7:00 PM NY Rangers at Pittsburgh VERSUS, CBC
Game 2: Sunday, April 27, 2008 2:00 PM NY Rangers at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC
Game 3: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:00 PM Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
Game 4: Thursday, May 1, 2008 7:00 PM Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
Game 5: *Sunday, May 4, 2008 2:00 PM NY Rangers at Pittsburgh NBC, CBC
Game 6: *Monday, May 5, 2008 7:00 PM Pittsburgh at NY Rangers VERSUS, CBC
Game 7: *Wednesday, May 7, 2008 TBD NY Rangers at Pittsburgh CBC

West

#1. Detroit Red Wings vs. #6 Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Thursday, April 24, 2008 7:30 PM Colorado at Detroit VERSUS, TSN
Game 2: Saturday, April 26, 2008 3:00 PM Colorado at Detroit NBC, TSN
Game 3: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:00 PM Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
Game 4: Thursday, May 1, 2008 10:00 PM Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
Game 5: *Saturday, May 3, 2008 1:00 PM Colorado at Detroit NBC, TSN
Game 6: *Monday, May 5, 2008 10:00 PM Detroit at Colorado VERSUS, TSN
Game 7: *Wednesday, May 7, 2008 TBD Colorado at Detroit TSN

#2. San Jose Sharks vs. #5. Dallas Stars

Game 1: Friday, April 25, 2008 10:00 PM Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Game 2: Sunday, April 27, 2008 9:00 PM Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Game 3: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 7:30 PM San Jose at Dallas TSN
Game 4: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:00 PM San Jose at Dallas VERSUS, TSN (JIP)
Game 5: *Friday, May 2, 2008 10:00 PM Dallas at San Jose VERSUS, TSN
Game 6: *Sunday, May 4, 2008 9:00 PM San Jose at Dallas VERSUS, TSN
Game 7: *Tuesday May 6, 2008 10:00 PM Dallas at San Jose TSN

Calder nominees: Kane, Backstrom, Toews. As expected. Disappointed one of the Oilers didn't get in, but it really doesn't surprise me.

Would any of you Flyers haters like some cheese to go with all that wine?

Price getting snubbed for the Calder Not that Kane/Backstrom/Toews are undeserving, but Price backstopped the run to #1 in the East, that's worth at least a nomination. I would've snubbed Toews for missing half the year, or just given 4 nominees.

I hope Backstrom wins actually.

Is anyone else excited for DETROIT VS. COLORADO?!?!

I am.

Lady Byng: Datsyuk (won the last two years), St. Louis, Pominville. Datsyuk's probably the favorite again unless they're tired of voting for him.

Actually I wouldn't be completley upset if Datsyuk got a Hart nom this year, though I suspect it won't happen. 3rd in the league with 97 points, by far the most steals (according to Nhl.com he has 144 and second place has 86, that is insane), best +/- in the league, takes no penalties, and he's the best player on the best team.

Red Wings are taking no prisoners tonight.

3-1 in the first!

BEST GAME EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Peace,
Mike

Too bad it wasn't on TV!!!

It's a shame. The NHL could've let the contract with Versus run out, and then they could've begged ESPN/ABC to take them back allowing two games at a time to be shown on air! Imagine that. Instead they signed a new deal with Versus keeping them on that channel until 2011. A channel that most people don't know exists.

It's sad, but I think the MLS is close to matching the NHL's popularity here in America (in terms of ratings). Say, who airs MLS games again?

Yeah, it's a shame this year isn't on National TV, it's been kind of a resurgance. I'm sure people would love to see Pittsburgh vs New York, I mean that's a goldmine.

Selke nominees: Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Madden. Not sure who could win it, could Datsyuk get two awards?

And it's looking possible that he could get a Hart nomination. That's announced on Tuesday; Ovechkin is a given, but who will be the other two? Malkin? Iginla? Thornton? What do you guys think?

I think Malkin gets one for sure. I think Thornton will miss, he's been under the radar of sorts this year, I don't see how he would beat Datsyuk and Iginlia. But I think the 3rd nominee will actually be Nabokov.

damn Pens

I don't have a preference for who wins the Pens/Rangers series. I just hope it goes to game 7, and every game from here on out has 4 overtimes.

Peace,
Mike