With Lidstrom back in the lineup able to faceoff with Sidney Crosby, it makes things much harder for the Penguins to get consistant offensive chances on Goaltender Chris Osgood, who was spectacular in Game 1 making 30 saves and being one of the stars of the game.  The experienced goalie didn’t allow the [...]

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It will come down to the goaltenders in the finals, Osgood the crafty veteran, that is the Achilles heel for the Red Wings, even though he has been there, done that, with two Stanley Cup rings. Mark Andre-Fleury is the young guy in net for the Pens, who has done what it takes to [...]

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Tonight we have another elimination game, only this time it the team trying to close out is in uncharted territory.
This Magic team has shown great poise this playoff season in closing out the defending NBA champs Boston Celtics. They also have shown a great ability to overcome deficits in their series against the Cavs-twice [...]

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Put up or shut up time for the Nuggets. The question is, whether you think this Denver team has the mental makeup, to handle the pressure of elimination, or will their lack of experience be illuminated against the “closeout killers”, Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson.
Yes, it’s been a great playoff run by [...]

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