canadianguy77
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They had a really tough road but pretty much got through it unscathed. I still have no idea how they beat the Jets like they did. I figured the Jets would be by far their toughest opponent. Built like Washington, but just flat-out better in every regard.Serious question: Was Vegas the worst looking finals team in recent memory, or did Washington simply play that well?
Because apart from Game 1, Vegas looked so disorganized, giving up tonnes of scoring chances, and basically didn't look like they were a serious threat to win any of the remaining games. It wasn't really a question of IF Washington would win, but just how many games it would take them.
I think they (Vegas) were just opportunistic. They seemed to go through the first 3 rounds scoring in the first shift or 2 of a game, and would play the rest of the game at least even, and Fleury would make the big saves.
To Washington's credit, they perfected obstruction pretty much all playoffs long. Sure in the 1st game or 2 of their series', they'd get called for it. But as their series' went along, the refs would just put the whistle away. It's almost a repeat of what those Wings' teams would get away with back in 08' and 09'.