Pittsburgh Doing It Momma Gouche’s Way

The “Final Curtain” has been raised! A feat that has not happened in the NHL for 25 years. There were no cell phones even when two teams repeated as Conference Champions and then meet for the Stanley Cup. Detroit schooled Pittsburgh last year but I know it is going to be different this year. Well, I’ve was right one out of two, as I predicted Detroit in five and Pittsburgh in five. The teams were right, just the amount of games were wrong. Not bad for an 80 year old hockey fanatic!!! I have stated before I love the Chicago Blackhawks but knew it was not their year, as it was not Pittsburgh year last year. The Blackhawks will be back for many years. It is the year of Malkin and Crosby. Now for the Finale.I recollect that I said Pittsburgh in six as the playoffs started and I have not changed my mind (ok give or take a game). The Pittsburgh Penguins have matured this past season and should play with a little more confidence and caution. They will be ready for the small things that make -or break -a play and take advantage of Detroits’ miscues. Many experts think the Red Wings will repeat, but what do they know, I am Momma Gouche and I have been right this entire playoff!

Detroit usually controls the boards and generally do not give up pucks a lot, so the Pens will have to out-maneuver them and not be intimidated. Evengi Malkin, last year was taken out of his rhythm, has been very skilled around the back of the net so far this playoff and he has dominated games. He will not be pushed around this year and is ready for what Detroit will throw at him. Do not forget he has that other superstar playing his best hockey of his young career. Crosby and Malkin are leading by example this year and if their teammates follow their lead, they should be in a position to score and hoist Stanley. With Sidney Crosby setting the pace for Guerin, Letang, Gonchar, Kunitz — Malkin will deliver the magic and of course do not forget the stalwart Marc-Andre Fleury in goal – I might even be able to cut my prediction to five. Of course this guru knows it all, and they will have to do it “My Way”… Guts and determination. See you crazy hockey fans at the Forum and of course at the parade at the Igloo! Momma Gouche

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