pagsz's Journal: Stanley Cup Playoffs Update

Conference Semi-Final Results:

Eastern Conference:

• Carolina Hurricanes def. Montreal Canadiens; 4 - 2
• Toronto Maple Leafs def. Ottawa Senators; 4 - 3

Western Conference:

• Detroit Red Wings def. St. Louis Blues; 4 - 1
• Colorado Avalanche def. San Jose Sharks; 4 - 3

Conference Final Match-ups:

Eastern Conference:

• Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes

Western Conference:

• Colorado Avalanche vs. Detroit Red Wings

bold: Team with home ice advantage
italics: Team that I'm rootin' for

There's the breakdown in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The only reason I want Toronto to win is to see a Canadian team in the finals. Otherwise, I would root for Carolina. Out west, I'd rather see Hasek get another shot at a cup than see Roy and the Avalanche get a chance to defend. If the pattern from the past couple years holds, though, the Avalanche will lose in the finals:

1999: Dallas Stars def. Buffalo Sabres
2000: New Jersey Devils def. Dallas Stars
2001: Colorado Avalanche def. New Jersey Devils
2002: ?

--Pagsz, World's Smartest Moron