OMFUG

They're not going to lose the next game. On home ice, after dropping two straight? Never happen. Last night's game was great though... except the last period was really lagging energy-wise for quite a bit. I see this one going to 7, and unfortunatly for Anaheim they only have one more home ice advantage for game 6. I'm still saying Devils will win.

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Glory's Sun

Anaheim owns overtime I'll give em that. It just seems like the Devils aren't doing the little things. I think they got a little cocky. Besides during the regular season they were playing one game under .500 away from home. If those stats stay true then The devils will win the series at home in game 7. Giggy did look better in goal and Broduer wasn't his best but he was good enough in regulation. The only thing keeping him from being the best is winning in OT. The devils will own the next game. They won't lose 3 straight much less lose at home. If something does happen and they do lose at home..they are in big trouble. But I'm sticking with my pick. Devils in 7

Krycheck

Well now the Devils are in a must win situation.

Yeah Broduers record in OT is terrible. 8-15 I belive it is. It's interesting how the Ducks change their game in overtime. They crash the net sooner and quicker. Just wish they did that in regulation more often. They seem to not play for the rebound during regulation. I always see them out of position for the fat rebounds.

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Krycheck

Ack! How did I double post?

I stand by my prediction. Ducks in 6.

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rockzilla

Ha, I was going for Ottawa too, but I'm picking Jersey to win it all because I'd rather have lost to the team that won the cup than lose to the team that went to get beaten by the Ducks.

BlueFaceBeast

Yeah it smarts, I'm an Avs fan, they got beat by the wild, the wild got beat by the ducks...so who do I go for? The Devils? The Ducks? My heart says it'd be cool to see Giguere win it, but my mind says the Devils will. (Still going with the entire devils in 6 thing)

Though one thing I do want to point out...every time Giguere has had a bad game...he's had one of his best the following game...so there is a good chance this series will goto 7

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Mondak

Wow - Six Friggen Goals. Bet Giggy's ass is mighty sore today.

Maybe he responds in Anaheim- or maybe he will just lay down and take it in game six and get it over with.

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Glory's Sun

Things have a way of evening themselves out in hockey. The Ducks caught some lucky breaks in game 3 and the Devils got some in game 5. I like the Devils approach.. they played their game last night and the ducks couldn't handle it. The Devils have been trying to be perfect and make great plays instead of doing what they do best the whole series. Looks like they finally remembered what they do best and it worked for them. If they play with the same intensity in game 6, they will be flying back to Jersey with the cup.

hockeygod

If new Jersey Doesnt win it in Anahiem on Saturday then they will win it in New Jersey on Monday

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Here is a list of the number of times, Cities have won Championships, Lost in the finals finals and made it to the final four since 1990
- NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB

got this from MetroStats Webpage

http://www.geocities.com/whacapachu/Metrostatmain.htm


New York
Championships: 6 Runners up: 4 Final four losers:3
- Knicks
- Rangers
- Islanders
- Jets
- Giants
- Yankees
- Mets

Chicago
Championships: 6 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:4
- Bulls
- WhiteSox
- Cubs
- Blackhawks
- Bears

Detroit
Championships: 4 Runners up: 2 Final four losers:3
- Red Wings
- Pistons
- Lions
- Tigers

Los Angeles
Championships: 3 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:2
- Lakers
- Clippers
- Kings
- Dodgers


Dallas
Championships: 4 Runners up: 2* Final four losers:2
- Stars
- Cowboys
- Rangers
- Mavericks


Denver
Championships: 4 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:5
- Avalanche
- Broncos
- Rockies
- Nuggets



New Jersey
Championships: 2 Runners up:4** Final four losers:1
- Nets
- Devils

Bay Area
Championships: 2 Runners up: 3 Final four losers:5
- Giants
- Athletics
- Warriors
- Sharks
- 49ers
- Raiders

Pittsburgh
Championships: 2 Runners up: 1 Final four losers: 8
- Penguins
- Pirates
- Steelers

DC Area
Championships: 2 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:3
- Redskins
- Capitals
- Wizards
- Ravens
- Orioles

Toronto
Championships: 2 Runners up: 0 Final four losers: 5
- Blue Jays
- Maple Leafs
- Raptors

Atlanta
Championships: 1 Runners up: 4 Final four losers:4
- Braves
- Falcons
- Thrashers
- Hawks

St Louis
Championships: 1 Runners up: 2 Final four losers:4
- Rams
- Cardinals
- Blues

Boston
Championships: 1 Runners up: 2 Final four losers:4
- Celtics
- Bruins
- Patriots
- Red Sox

San Antonio
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1* Final four losers:3
- Spurs

Miami
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:2
- Dolphins
- Heat
- Panthers
- Marlins

Green Bay
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Packers

Houston
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Rockets
- Astros
- Texans

Pheonix
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Diamondbacks
- Suns
- Cardinals
- Coyotes

Anaheim
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1* Final four losers: 0
- Mighty Ducks
- Angels

Edmonton
Championships: 1 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:4
- Oilers

Cincinati
Championships: 1 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:1
- Reds
- Bengals

Tampa Bay
Championships: 1 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:1
- Buccanneers
- Lightning
- Devil Rays


Montreal
Championships: 1 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:0
- Expos
- Canadiens



Buffalo
Championships: 0 Runners up: 5 Final four losers:1
- Bills
- Sabres

Philadelphia
Championships: 0 Runners up: 3 Final four losers: 4
- Eagles
- Flyers
- Phillies
- 76's

Salt Lake
Championships: 0 Runners up: 2 Final four losers:4
- Jazz

Portland
Championships: 0 Runners up: 2 Final four losers:3
- Trail Blazers


Minnesota:
Championships: 1 Runners up: 1 Final four losers: 4
- Twins
- Vikings
- North Stars
- Timberwolves
- Wild

Cleveland
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:2
- browns
- Indians
- Cavaliers

Carolina
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Hurricanes
- Panthers

Nashville
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Titans
- Predators

Vancouver
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:0
- Canucks

San Diego
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:0
- Chargers
- Padres


Seattle
Championships: 0 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:4
- Mariners
- Seahawks
- Sonics

Indianapolis
Championships: 0 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:4
- Pacers
- Colts


Jacksonville
Championships: 0 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:2
- Jaguars

Kansas City
Championships: 0 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:1
- Royals
- Cheifs

Orlando
Championships: 0 Runners up: 1 Final four losers:1
- Magic

Sacremento
Championships: 0 Runners up: 0 Final four losers:2




*a Club is currently in the finals

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BlueFaceBeast

I don't get it.

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Halx

helloooooo game 7

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BlueFaceBeast

Wow, after a double shutout who'd a thunk this. (seriously) To bad who ever hosts game 7's for the stanley cup finals actually matters. Sorry Ducks you had one helluva run. Now the Devils get to hoist it in Jersey. Though should be intresting to see who gets the Con Smythe.

John Madden or
Martin Broduer or
Jean Sebastion Giguere

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Glory's Sun

That was one of the best games I've seen in a long long time. The ducks didn't play their best hockey. They didn't have to, because the devils looked like they were in Jr. League. They had what 9 odd man rushes?? They acted like they were scared of the puck. They didn't protect it, they didn't communicate, they didn't finish hits, they gave up STUPID penalties and Brodeur just didn't act like the netminder that he really is. I will say that if Brodeur picked a time to suck last night was a good night. He's 5-0 in playoff games after allowing 5 or more goals, plus they'll be in Jersey for the next game. That hit by Stevens was WOW. Yes it was a legal hit. I thought Kariya was gone for sure. I've always been a Kariya fan and I was hoping he'd be ok but did he ever make a statement. He showed he's a marquee player. I just hope he gets to go to a team where he really matters again. Sergei is probably leaving Detroit hmm maybe Kariya could fit in there somewhere As for game 7 I have to go with the devils because they are awesome at home. I don't like either team so if the devils win I'll like that Brodeur got to skate it again, if the ducks win it I'll be happy that Oates and Kariya got it. ...other than that next year it'll be back in Detroit

Soggybagel

All i gotta say about last nights game is wow...about Stevens killing Kariya. I seriously thought Kariya died...I mean Stevens isn't that big but Kariya is pretty small as far as NHL Stature goes...wow.

BlueFaceBeast

Huh?! Stevens is one of the hardest hitters in the NHL, though yeah it was like an Escalade hitting a mini-cooper.

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Halx

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!

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The_Dude

DEVILS WIN!


bah, i wanted the ducks to win, but damn, i'm not much into hockey.

i watch it into half way into the 3rd period, but it looked like the ducks werent gettin anything going, so i turned it off.

anyway, congrats to all u devils fans.



one championship in one year for one city, dont get greedy and want the nets to win, cuz it wont happen!

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BlueFaceBeast

I find it kind of bizarre that the poll (though yes still in effect) went from a majority lead of 80% down to it's curren't 52% approval to wint he cup.

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sabre1044

Devils got the offense, something that the ducks dont