By Hockey Guru
Milan Lucic scored with 2:57 remaining to upset the prediction of a 3-2 Flyers victory in game 2. The Flyers prediction to win the series stands - which means they will indeed win 4 of the next 5 games. However, if the Bruins win a couple more games - that prediction will need to change.
Patrick Kane did score a "big goal" - well an empty netter to seal the game 2 victory for Chicago. While not the 2-1 (OT) final that was predicted - the masses are amazed at the correct prediction for a Chicago victory.
Onto tonight's games.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens have shown so much so far in the playoffs. Their victory in game 2 was the perfect formula for their success:
- Timely "big" saves from Jaroslav Halak
- Bury their limited offensive opportunities
- Survive
The reason that the playoffs are 7-game series is so the "best" team can advance. Over the course of 7 games - more often than not Montreal will not be able to hold down Pittsburgh's offense. The Penguins will likely have 4 or 5 scoring chances to each one for Montreal. In at least 2 of the upcoming games - the Guru can see Pittsburgh by 2 or more goals. There will be one or two games that Montreal will have a chance to "steal" -but the previous prediction is not changing - Pitts wins 3 in a row in this series (maybe 3 of 4).
Tonight - despite the atmosphere - the Penguins win 4-1.
San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings
The Sharks-Wings game tonight is a tough read. Detroit has for so long been able to elevate their game when necessary. However, tonight, the Sharks are able to play a bit faster and bit looser - but the fear of losing this game looms. The Sharks have lost 4 in a row after a 2 game lead and won't be taking their foot of the gas.
San Jose takes game 3, and a 3-0 lead on the way to a possible sweep, 6-3.
The final may be a bit extreme but in the spirit of Chris Berman's version of the SWAMI - the Guru is going extreme tonight. To go further out on the limb and open himself up for criticism - Jimmy Howard doesn't finish the game tonight in net!
Note: Jimmy Howard is virtually assured a shut-out tonight and the Wings will likely prevail 4-0.
Isn't that always the way? You finally make both predictions accurately and it's in the one article that you have no evidence that people have seen.
ReplyDeleteI'll check the stats and prove that these lookie-Lou's have in fact been witness to your greatness and have been rendered speechless by it.