I chose Caps in 6, as I am a fan, and I cant choose against them. Thats my heart talking.
My head tells me, repeatedly, that this is the one team I didnt want to face. I just dont see the Caps matching up well with the Rags. Even if some of the "other" posters want to act smug about this, it doesn't change the realities.
Only way to win, is to get a *lot* of complimentary scoring from guys like Ward, MaJo, Brouwer, Glencross, Beagle, Niskanen, Alzner and Laich. Each needs to score at least once. Then of course Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Green need to add points, as I worry Ovechkin will be neutured. Which is ok, its expected.
Finally, Caps will need to win all 3 at home, as I cant see any situation where they take 2 in NY. Best bet is to take one of the first 2....probably game 2, as the Rags win game 1 and the let down a little bit in game 2 (like they did v the Pens).
However, if this does indeed go 7, then of course they have a shot to beat the Rags in the one game take all. Anything can happen then.
Lets Go Caps!
My head tells me, repeatedly, that this is the one team I didnt want to face. I just dont see the Caps matching up well with the Rags. Even if some of the "other" posters want to act smug about this, it doesn't change the realities.
Only way to win, is to get a *lot* of complimentary scoring from guys like Ward, MaJo, Brouwer, Glencross, Beagle, Niskanen, Alzner and Laich. Each needs to score at least once. Then of course Kuznetsov, Backstrom, and Green need to add points, as I worry Ovechkin will be neutured. Which is ok, its expected.
Finally, Caps will need to win all 3 at home, as I cant see any situation where they take 2 in NY. Best bet is to take one of the first 2....probably game 2, as the Rags win game 1 and the let down a little bit in game 2 (like they did v the Pens).
However, if this does indeed go 7, then of course they have a shot to beat the Rags in the one game take all. Anything can happen then.
Lets Go Caps!