Two things saved the Anaheim Ducks from quacking up in the opening game of the Stanley Cup playoff series. The first was an unbelievable hot goaltender in Jonas Hiller. Is this guy the real deal? Well one game a series does not make and I guess we will find out with the surety that there will be at least three more games.
The second thing - Have you ever seen a team so renowned for choking than the San Jose Sharks. These guys just choke in the playoffs. I could throw a Linda Lovelace joke in here, but this is a family blog. I think you spot the Sharks a couple goal lead and they would blow it. Joe Thornton disappears come playoff time and the supporting cast that rolls over everyone in the regular season forgets their lines in the playoffs.
Having said that though, has there ever been a better eighth seed than the Anaheim Ducks? Like these guys should have been way better than eighth. Its kind of like the Ottawa Senators. Take away their stinking start and if they had found a way to crawl into the playoffs, I'm not sure I would bet against them.
Meanwhile back to Mr. Hiller. We see tonight if he can do it again.
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