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Originally Posted by ronaldo
Why the so called experts are picking the Oilers, besides the refreshing week off they got, is beyond me. The Hurricanes were statistically the 4th best team in the league, while the Oilers barely made the playoffs.
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Maybe it's based on the fact that they're here, and they've been looking good all through the playoffs for the most part.
Some of you (like Myst for example) seem to have completely zoned out on the concept of the underdog winning. Can some of you seriously not recall when this situation in hockey has occured and the team least likely to succeed ends up taking it all?
And when a lead goalie is taken out I don't so easily give up hope. The backup goaltenders are NHL quality or they wouldn't be there. There's no reas whatsoever why one of them can't step up and surprise everyone with some solid net-minding.
Nope, I'm not betting on this series, my original post isn't so overconfindent and smug (like some others in this thread are), I still say it's any team's game. Edmo played an amazing first two periods last night, if they can continue to play like that and keep that momentum up they do have a shot at this.
That said, I will add that I am so looking forward to game 2. This series is off to one hell of a start, I hope it continues at this pace. :D