Could we See Crosby vs Ovechkin in Round 1?

[redwing711 0]

It is certainly a possibility that with Crosby coming back Pittsburg could take the #1 spot in the East from Montreal and with the streak the Caps are on. That would be one series in the East that would actually be fun to watch.

[irishtemper14+25 11]

i think montreal will hold on and pitt will lose in first rd

[Rivalred 630]

If Gary had his way you would............

[Nicholonio 9]

Doubt it.

But either way, I'm excited to see the East battle it out.

[BeeRYCE 2]

It would be an exciting series to watch.

[wingslogo19 281]

If I were Pitts, I would let Sid rest a few more games

[toby91_ca 620]

Crosby may return on Thursday, he is out for their game tonight against the Devils. If they lose tonight, it puts them them 3pts behind Montreal with 5 games to play. It would also put them in a tie with the Devils, which means they could very easily fall to 4th in the conference.

It is very possible the match up happens, but if I were to give my best guess, I would say that Pitt finishes 2nd in the conference and Wash finishes 9th or 10th (out of the playoffs).

Wash is 2 pts behind Bos right now, but Bos has a game in hand. They are only 1 pt up on Buf, who also have a game in hand. Surprisingly, Tor is only 2 pts behind Wash as well and they have been playing without some key players, including Sundin (little too late if you ask me though).

[GMRwings1983 8,794]

If this happens, it'll be impossible for any of the other series to get any TV time. I hope none of the Wings games would be scheduled at the same time as those 2 teams playing against each other.

[Hockeytown0001 7,652]

If Gary had his way you would............

If Gary had his way, it'd be Nashville vs. Atlanta in the Final

[toby91_ca 620]

If I were Pitts, I would let Sid rest a few more games

I think it is a tough one, you'd like to rest him as much as you can, but you also need to get him in game shape. After tonight, there are only 5 games left in their season. There isn't much time left to get in game shape. He definately won't have enough time at this point to be fully conditioned by the start of the playoffs, but you want to give him as much game time as you can, so I think he has to play asap. Obviously, if you are going to risk injury, you keep him out.

From what I have read, his ankle is feeling strong, he's just not in game shape. To be honest, I'm not sure if I believe that. If his ankle was strong enough (no way it is going to be 100% until next year anyway, but if it was truly strong enough), he'd be playing and gaining the game shape he needs during those games. Then again, its probably risking injury more if your conditioning isn't where it needs to be.

[vangvace 12]

If Gary had his way, it'd be Nashville vs. Atlanta in the Final

Don't you mean Nashville vs. Montreal that way a sun belt team can beat another Canadian one for the cup?

[wingslogo19 281]

I think it is a tough one, you'd like to rest him as much as you can, but you also need to get him in game shape. After tonight, there are only 5 games left in their season. There isn't much time left to get in game shape. He definately won't have enough time at this point to be fully conditioned by the start of the playoffs, but you want to give him as much game time as you can, so I think he has to play asap. Obviously, if you are going to risk injury, you keep him out.

From what I have read, his ankle is feeling strong, he's just not in game shape. To be honest, I'm not sure if I believe that. If his ankle was strong enough (no way it is going to be 100% until next year anyway, but if it was truly strong enough), he'd be playing and gaining the game shape he needs during those games. Then again, its probably risking injury more if your conditioning isn't where it needs to be.

Yeah I see where you're coming from.. And his ankle won't be the same till the season is over when he can actually rest it... I don't think he will be 100% for the playoffs, but either way he'll have to have a broken ankle for him not to play

And yes he does need to get into game shape like you said, and that does take a couple of games

[Greatness=PavelDatsyuk 65]

if it happened, it would be a great series to watch, but the caps arn't going be able to make it

[Guest Hank=FutureCaptain]

God I hope so...

Not gonna happen though...

[scotvm 0]

that would be a fun series to watch but id rather see washington face montreal 1st round and have Huet beat the team that traded him

[Kp-Wings 3]

I'm sure NBC would like it. They have to compensate for that Penguins - Flyers matchup where Crosby didn't play because he was injured.

I don't see it happening, but you never know.

[MacK_Attack 108]

I can't see the Caps making the playoffs, or Pittsburgh getting the #1 seed.

[arnoldbuck 0]

Does anyone know Hossa's stats since being traded? Seems to me like he has been really quiet. They had better hope he turns it up, do I smell bust?

[MacK_Attack 108]

Does anyone know Hossa's stats since being traded? Seems to me like he has been really quiet. They had better hope he turns it up, do I smell bust?

He just came back from an MCL injury that he sustained in his first game as a Penguin.

His Pens stats are one goal and five assists in six games.

Edited March 26, 2008 by MacK_Attack

[toby91_ca 620]

He just came back from an MCL injury that he sustained in his first game as a Penguin.

His Pens stats are one goal and five assists in six games.

2 goals and 7 pts in 7 games after tonight. When Crosby comes back and they are put on a line together, I suspect he'll pick it up.