We’re finally at the end! Vegas worked over Winnipeg and Washington kicked it into high gear to dominate the last two game to move on. Washington has worked much harder than Vegas to get to this point (I think Vegas only played 15 games) so they are going to have to dig into their reserves to keep up the energy that’s going to be needed to win.

As the first game proved, these teams are evenly matched. It was a fast and furious contest from start to finish with multiple lead changes. While the final score was 6-4 Vegas, it was close the entire game. Vegas got the final goal and Washington just couldn’t find one more opening. The sixth goal was an empty net with about 3 seconds left so it was a non-factor.

I’m expecting 7 games, 6 if Vegas can keep this incredible momentum up. I expect Washington to be their toughest test and I’d like to see Washington win. No matter what a team will be getting their first Stanley Cup so that’s fantastic.