The Ducks eliminated the Red Wings tonight in the NHL Western Conference finals. I can’t comment too much on the series since I really only watched the playoff out of one eye after the Canucks were eliminated (by the Ducks). I really wanted the Canucks to go all the way, especially with the way Luongo was playing, but alas, the Ducks were just unstoppable. They are young, and fast, and relentless, and Giguerre is playing as good as Luongo with a better team in front of him to boot. If you are going to go down, it is best to have the guys who beat you go all the way though, right? I’m happy with the outcome.
I also half-watched (OK… 1/8th watched) the Ottawa Senators work their way through the Eastern series. They had it easier than any team in the West. I loved seeing them finish on top, dispatching team such as the Devils and Sabres. As much as I’d like to see the Cup return to Ottawa (They last won it in 1927, and 18 times before that going back to 1903 or so) I have a feeling they are no match for the Ducks.
It is 2,785 miles between the two cities, and it will be interesting to see how that long travel distance affects the series.
Geography Trivia: I live in the “lower 48” and I am NORTH of Ottawa… by several hundred miles.