Going off topic here for a minute:
The Caps’ playoff run ended at 7 games last night with a 3-2 OT loss to Philadelphia.
I was listening on the radio and was sorry to hear the Flyers win, to be honest. Wherever you stand on the marketing ploy of Crosby-versus-Ovechkin, I would think you’d have to admit that the League was better off with him in the playoffs than with him on the sidelines. He gave people a reason to tune in, just to see what he’d do next. In contrast, there is no special reason to watch the Flyers/Habs series if you’re not already a fan of either team.
Of course, there’s still Sidney Crosby. As great as the Kid is, however, I don’t know that he can match Ovechkin for sheer excitement.
One thing about the Caps’ elimination is that the Pens will be playing in New York, which will give the League plenty of attention. Of course, if the Caps hadn’t been eliminated, they’d be playing Pittsburgh, which may have generated an even bigger spotlight.
Anyway, if you’re interested in reading more on the Caps’ loss, see On Frozen Blog, Japer’s Rink, A View From the Cheap Seats, and Off Wing Opinion.
The Caps got robbed - it was clearly goaltender interference on the 2nd Flyers goal. However, they definitely deserved the hooking/tripping call in OT that led to the winner.
“I was listening on the radio and was sorry to hear the Flyers win, to be honest.”
I was on the fence with who I wanted to win. I would’ve liked to see the Caps go on, for sure, but I wasn’t particularly excited about a potential Pens/Caps series (I know, imagine that!). Being a Pens fan, I would rather avoid the circus that would surround that series. However, it’s not like the Rangers are an easy opponent, so I pretty much decided to watch the game without rooting for either the Flyers or Caps.
-And, afterward, the Calgary/San Jose game was a huge disappointment. I was excited about watching another close game, but it ended up being over after 2 periods. I was rooting for the Flames…San Jose / Dallas is going to be an insane series.