Stanley Cup Update

I was thinking tonight as I watched playoff action that I should try to give some input on the Stanley Cup playoffs on this blog. This would only benefit the two people who frequent here (assuming the love hockey) and it would also help relieve my painful passion for the game. Why not? I watch at least two games a night and may have some actual analysis on whats going on. If you want real insight I suggest visiting www.tsn.ca - it's Canada's ESPN with real NHL coverage (unlike ESPN).


Anyways, tonight's big matchup is Game 3 between the San Jose Sharks and Calgary Flames. Being a best-of-seven series, a win for #7 Calgary would be huge as it could seal a 3-1 game advantage over the #2 Sharks. San Jose has been the hottest team in the west in the final month of the regular season and Detroit fans would love to see the Flames knock them out of the post season. That did not happen this evening in Calgary. Up 2-1 with under 5 minutes left in the 3rd period, San Jose pressed hard on Calgary goalie Mikka Kiprusoff by out-shooting Calgary 14-3. With 4:05 left in the 3rd period, Jonathan Cheechoo tied the game with a blind shot to the net from the corner. Calgary continued to struggle in the remaining minutes and always-rowdy Calgary crowd was silenced.

Finally at the 19:50 mark of the 3rd period, Shark captain Joe Thorton scored the winning goal to secure a 3-2 win in Calgary to even the series at 2-2. It was an amazing game - especially for Shark fans.

Next matchup: Game 5 April 17th
10:00pm EST @ San Jose

Tomorrow's key match up: Detroit vs Nashville (Versus 9:00pm EST)
Preview (Link) With a 2-1 series lead, can Detroit pull a win out on the road after Nashville's 2-goals in 9 seconds comeback win?? We'll see....