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Start: 04/14/2010 15:38
Rival game between two teams from the Atlantic Division. A lot of people think it will be an easy walk for the Devils, but the Flyers have quality and can chock. NHL live stream from the game is available on espn360.com or gamecenter.nhl.com. The Philadelphia Flyers won a very important game against the New York Rangers in the last game of the regular season, and they went to a shootout before the Flyers could clinch their playoff spot. Henrik Lundqvist had a great game and held his Rangers in the game, but justice was administered and Flyers went home as winners. The Flyers played really, really good in that game but they were lacking in the quality of the shots that were fired on Lundqvist. If they can get in a couple on Brodeur, it will be a tough series for the Devils. The Flyers have a lot of speed and power in their game, with a lot of interesting players. I like the stubborn player Carcillo and Jeff Carter, who both will make it hard for their opponents. When these two teams played each other during the season did the Flyers win five out of six games that were played. The standings didn’t show the same. The Flyers ended up on seventh place in the Eastern Conference, while the New Jersey Devils won the Atlantic Division and were seeded second prior to the playoffs. The Devils are of course not bad, but I don’t think they have the quality throughout the roster. They are not that experienced, but the addition of Ilya Kovalchuk did an impact from the very beginning. He has been able to produce in game after game, and he is a feared offensive weapon. The Devils also have a much better goalie in Martin Brodeur, who is light years ahead of Boucher who is in net for the Flyers. And you have to remember that the Devils won all six games against the Pittsburgh Penguins this season. Two very interesting teams are battling in this series. It will be close. Very close… The Devils will win the first game on home ice though, with 2-1 after overtime. Both teams will work hard for this, but Devils are going to win and Parise will put in the game winning goal. Watch it on espn360.com or gamecenter.nhl.com NHL live stream. Start: 04/14/2010 15:43
The Sharks tend to let up in the playoffs, but they look actually really sharp in the roster this year and their opponents Colorado Avalanche are on a bad streak. The Sharks are huge favourites. The game starts at 10:00 PM and you can watch it online NHL live stream on espn360.com or gamecenter.nhl.com.
There seem to be a curse over the Sharks, who year after year lose early in the playoffs despite great regular seasons and strong rosters. There are now a lot of people who believe in the team from the sunny beaches and with players like Thornton, Heatley and Marleau should they just be able to go far. Players with experience and quality to put up a lot of points. Experience from really big games do they actually lack, and they are known for their ability to disappear from important games like these. The Colorado started out great in the beginning of the season, but just as many people thought did they decrease in the standings after Christmas. The roster wasn’t good enough to keep up with the top teams in the Western Conference and they finished on the eighth place. It is a great result for a team who was brutal last year and this year has probably satisfied many fans in Colorado. But I don’t think the players are happy yet. I would guess the younger players are doubting. They are coming out with a young team in strong headwind, and they are playing a skilled and experienced top team. This can just end in one way: Sharks will win this. Craig Anderson is the player who can keep the Avalanche in this series, and if he brings his top game like many times before can the games be closer than expected. I think the first game between the Sharks and the Avalanche will be close without any risk takers. The Sharks will own the game though, and spend the most time in offensive end. The score will be 3-1 to Sharks and you can watch it on gamecenter.nhl.com or espn360.com who show NHL live stream. | ||
