Looking at this series there is a lot to look forward to. First of course is the goaltending matchup. You have 40 year old Martin Brodeur for the Devils. This guy has done it all, won every award, broke a ton of records, and hoisted a few Cups as well. Some say he is no where near what he used to be and that he is too old to get it done. Knowing what kind of guy Brodeur is this will motivate him. He will also notice people paying more attention to the opposing goalie, this deservingly so, and that will get him going as well. I am looking for a huge series from Marty.
At the other end is Henrik Lundqvist. Lundqvist is finally coming up big in the playoffs. Ranger fans have waited a couple years for him to step up the way he is. Lundqvist is having an amazing Playoff run giving up less than two goals a game. Lundqvist is dieing to get that monkey off his back and lift a Stanley Cup of his own. This would be a big time statement if he out played Martin Brodeur in this series.
Looking at these two teams there are a lot of similarities. Both tough teams, both have good coaching, both don't have a ton of offensive threats, but both teams have got it done so far. The stars for each team must come big, but I think it will be the play of the third and fourth lines that might make a difference. The Rangers shut down Alexander Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, while the Devils shut down Claude Giroux and Scott Hartnell. Both teams have the ability to control the other teams top line so whatever team gets the most production from maybe lines two and three might take this series. I am so excited for this series it should be a great one! That being said... LET'S DROP THE PUCK!
My Prediction - Devils in 7. Marty will show Lundqvist what game 7's are really all about.
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