And it's time for you to prove why you used it wisely, Hossa. With #13 banged up and #96 not contributing offensively as usual, this is your time. You showed life in the second half of the Chicago series, and I'm expecting 3+ goals from you in this series. Make it happen!
As for the matchup, I think it's going to be a great series. The Wings and Pens looked very evenly matched last year from Game 3 on, as the Pens were a little star struck and inexperienced to start the series at the Joe.
I expect the teams to be tied 1-1 going into Pittsburgh after Sunday (SHAME ON THE NHL FOR HAVING BACK TO BACK GAMES TO START THE SERIES BY THE WAY). It sounds like #5 and #52 will be in for the Wings in Game 1 and Datsyuk is a game time decision.
So you have the Wings, whose depth is showing to be the best in recent playoff history against the Pens, who are relying primarily on #71 and #87 to put the puck in the net for them. If, all other things remaining the same, the Pens' depth steps up, they win the series. If, all other things remaining the same, #81 #13 put the puck in the net, the Wings win the series.
Prediction: Someone in 7
Oh, I meant the Wings. Home ice matters!
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