I took Anahein +1.5 games in this series (+188 at 5 Dimes--they have some great options). I think Dallas has a strong chance to win game #2 and will bet a little off on them. I would then still take Anaheim to win the series at around +200. Even if Anaheim wins game 2, they may still be bettable to win the series. So, IMHO taking Dallas -220 in game 2 is a stronger bet than Anaheim +150 in the series.
Anaheim is the best in the west right now (5-0 vs Det and Dallas), but few are willing to admit it. Coming back in quintupal(?) OT after blowing the lead with a minute left in regulation and after a goal was disallowed earlier in OT was proof enough to me that this team has the right attitude to beat anyone. They also have the goalie to beat anyone.
Anaheim is the best in the west right now (5-0 vs Det and Dallas), but few are willing to admit it. Coming back in quintupal(?) OT after blowing the lead with a minute left in regulation and after a goal was disallowed earlier in OT was proof enough to me that this team has the right attitude to beat anyone. They also have the goalie to beat anyone.
I was tellimg bobby bryde this morning that I heard this on the radio this a.m.:
"There have been 36 playoff OT games that went into a third overtime period or later.
The winner of those marathon games have won the series in which those games occurred an astounding 32 of 36 possible times."
[Source: Liam McGuire, noted Ottawa hockey trivia expert]
"There have been 36 playoff OT games that went into a third overtime period or later.
The winner of those marathon games have won the series in which those games occurred an astounding 32 of 36 possible times."
[Source: Liam McGuire, noted Ottawa hockey trivia expert]
