Who Will Fly Higher?

The always highly anticipated Stanley Cup Playoff has finally begun, with both teams clearly focusing on offense in game one. Game one might have exhibited what most pundits believed about most teams leading into the series, in that goaltending is a weakness and offense is a strength for both. It is hard to believe that 11 goals were scored in one game this late in the playoffs, but it shows how the game has changed in the past few years. If anything, it makes for an entertaining game and would undoubtedly attract some new fans.

Game two of the series takes place in Chicago tonight, and it will be interesting to see how both teams react to game one. Leighton is reported to get the start in goal for the Flyers, while the Hawks will stick with Niemi in their net. Philadelphia Flyers head coach, Peter Laviolette made another change, reinserting tough guy, Daniel Carcillo at forward and making James van Reimsdyk a healthy scratch for game two.

I imagine both teams will approach this game differently with more emphasis on defense and toughness. This one will be close, but I do not think there will be nearly as much scoring as in agme one. I think the Flyers take game two by a score of 3-2.