Tonight is possibly the END of the 2011-2012 Hockey Season

Well tonight could be the night.

The series is 3-0 with the LA Kings having complete control over the NJ Devils (which is completely shocking to me).  Tonight with the game at 8pm EST on NBC.  If the Kings win it they take the coveted Lord Stanley's Cup.

To be honest with you, I actually expected more from this series.  Granted yes 2 of the victories were in OT, but still I am shocked.

A few things that might help the Devils tonight:

1. Start strong and hard.

2. Score first

3. Equalize Quick (LA Goalie)

4. Brodeur (NJ Goalie) needs to be a brick wall


If not...it's going to be a LONG plane ride home for NJ.

New week...Monday morning drive...gearing up for Game 2 tonight!

Good Morning all....

Today's morning drive was brought to you by:

"Fine by me" by Andy Grammer

Time also for you all to get in gear and dig in for round 2 of the NHL Playoffs.

Tonight:
Game 2 of the Capitals vs NYRangers 7:30pm (@MSG)

also another game 2 is tonight for the Kings vs. Blues starting at 9pm EDT (@StLouis)

Last night:
Phoenix took a 2-0 lead in their series vs Nashville

Tomorrow:
Game 2 for Philly vs NJDevils 7:30pm (@Philly)


Who do you got??  It's obvious who I'm rooting for...what 'bout you?

GOOD day to all you hockey fans...especially Capitals Fans!

We started the day yesterday with HOPE.  Hope for a GREAT Game 7 and hope for Round 2 of the playoffs. The past few seasons so much was expected of the Capitals.  They were President's Cup champs, SouthEast Division Champs, etc.  And they collapsed in the first round each time.
Fast forward to THIS 11-12 season....
The Capitals squeaked into the playoffs in the 7th rank and matched up to play the defending 2010-2011 Stanley Cup Champs, the Boston Bruins.  To be honest, I really had no idea if they would do very well.  To our surprise the team would basically come out and play so solid hockey each and every game.  Then it was tied 3-3 in the series (each game only decided by ONE goal).  The were IN Boston too.

Well....tied 1-1 it goes in to OT (sudden death).  Who ever scores first takes it all.

Joel Ward....put one in past Tim Thomas off of a rebound from Mike Knuble....and BAM!!  It's over.  The Caps are in route to Round 2.

Joel Ward hugging Denis Wideman

Whole team celebrating on ice at TD Bank Garden

We were in such shock at first at my house...and we quickly remembered the kids were asleep and did silent dances of happiness.

So happy we are STILL....

Our opponent won't be determined until later tonight for Round 2...it will be one of these 3.

New York Rangers

New Jersey Devils or the

Philadelphia Flyers

Personally: I don't care who we play...I'm just so flipping excited the Capitals are in Round 2.

However before the end of the broadcast last night...Tim Thomas (goaltender for the Bruins) did something so classy.

watch the video and see for yourself....

I think that was his own kid (from what I've heard). Even if it wasn't...it was still classy.

Next Stop: ROUND 2!