Random Thoughts On The Stanley Cup Conference Quarterfinals: Day Two

by Mike

Montreal: 3; Washington: 2; OT
This is what playoff hockey's about, Game One surprises. Washington's a decent team but the Canadiens' newfound defensive system seems to have stifled the Great Alex Ovechkin. If Jose Theodore has anything left in the tank, now's a good time to start getting it out there. Otherwise, Europe or retirement awaits.

Buffalo: 2; Boston: 1
Ryan Miller was up to task. Great for him. Boston did well all things considered but they're not up to full health. I don't think much's going to change, which is a bummer because I really liked Boston going into the season.

Vancouver: 3; Los Angeles: 2; OT
The Kings got outworked and if it weren't for Jon Quick, the game would have been ended far, far sooner. Methinks Vancouver has L.A. playing their game; which means coach Terry Murray's going to need to right the ship if they're going to have any chance of beating the Canucks.

BTW: I got my first gold trophy in fantasy hockey. The league had 20 teams where everyone drafted 23 players (much like regular hockey.) I received the third round pick overall in a serpentine draft format. The three players I built my team around? Sidney Crosby, Ryan Miller, and Shea Weber.