Like I said, I'm rooting for injury.
I remember being elated when the Canadiens beat the Caps for us in 2010. But the result was... less than ideal.
Ultimately, I think I want the Caps to move on to round two. It's good for the NHL. And the Flyers don't deserve another shock-the-world 0-3 comeback.
Let it go to seven games, sure. But I'm ready for the main event. Pens-Caps.
I want the Caps. It'd make for a tough series but beating them would put us on a great run into the Finals, IMO.
What's the hardest path remaining?
Caps/Tampa/Dallas?
Caps/Tampa/Chicago?
What's the hardest path remaining?
Caps/Tampa/Dallas?
Caps/Tampa/Chicago?
What's the hardest path remaining?
Caps/Tampa/Dallas?
Caps/Tampa/Chicago?
Here is the thing to remember... if the Flyers beat the caps in the playoffs, its just the caps choking and that will be the narrative... but if the Pens best the Caps in the playoffs... well now that puts the focus singularly on the NHL's playoff format, which forces the presidents cup winner to play the team with the second most points in the conference in the second round....
Does this extend to the Blues and Hawks?
Or should we be wanting the Hawks (should we get that far) and show that we've got to be the ones to knock the Emperors (should we get that far) off of their throne?