The league is stupid if they're not rooting for Ovechkin and the Capitals to beat the Flyers in Game 7. The NHL is still struggling to get back into the major US TV markets, and they need to find ways to energize and excite the casual hockey fan. What better way than to have a showdown between the two best young players in the NHL?
Crosby, Malkin and the Penguins are probably the decidedly better team, but both are packed with young talent, and these two teams could be the best of the Eastern Conference for the next 10 years. Crosby the Kid, last year's MVP, vs. Alex Ovechkin, this year's likely MVP. Ovechkin has already shown a penchant for the dramatic, scoring his first two playoff goals in tied games in the third period, both game winners. Could there be any more exciting storylines? Versus is drooling over this matchup. Hell, their ratings might pass the Tour de France.
The Capitals have already come out of nowhere to make the playoffs, and have stretched a good Flyers team to 7 games. A similar series with Penguins could be huge for the NHL this year and in the future. Maybe ESPN would consider picking up a few games again...
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I know I've paid more attention to this season than I have any season since the strike. There are a lot of exciting charismatic young players in the league. What more could they ask for than a baby-faced Canadian rejuvenating a great franchise like Pittsburgh and an ugly Russian scorer who isn't afraid to knock the piss out of people and has a knack for showing up at the perfect time?
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