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The 2007 Stanley Cup finals pairs a juggernaut with few discernible flaws with a could-be juggernaut with a penchant for self-destruction. In other words, the clash between the Ottawa Senators and the Anaheim Ducks has all the makings of a classic. That is, unless the Ducks lose their collective minds, which they have shown the ability to do, and the Senators have their way with them.
At the start of the regular season, there were many who believed Anaheim was capable of arriving at just this point -- the Stanley Cup finals. Not so many thought the Senators would get here. But how the teams arrived here has dramatically changed the perception of both heading into the finals.
ESPN.com: Stanley Cup finals breakdown: Ducks vs. Senators
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This has definitely been a story of two teams who beat the odds, injuries, and the naysayers, to arrive at the Finals of the greatest sport on Ice. I'm personally rooting for the Sens as I'm an Eastern Conference fan first, but I also don't know a whole lot about the Ducks except for the obvious players - Neidermayer brothers, Pronger, and Giguere. I think this could be a good series but will anyone but the regional fans be watching this series. It certainly isn't the Wings and Rangers (big tv markets) but if the NHL could actually market the game, this could be a big draw.
Two teams that have incredible offenses, and defenses that are enough to get you this far, and goalies who are standing on their heads.
Tonite is game 1, and for those of us who will watch no matter who is in the Finals, I hope you all enjoy it and maybe we can get some chatter going on this thread.