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Conference Finals or Bust

Wow, wow, wow! Round 2 has been simply amazing hockey to watch. Two game sevens to decide who moves on to play for the chance to go for the cup. The Colorado and San Jose game will not be finished upon the publishing of this article, but I'm sure it will be every bit as entertaining as game 6 was.

Two of the four pairings have wrapped up and are awaiting the outcome of the two game sevens to determine whom their opponents will be.

In the West Detroit made quick work of St. Louis in 5 games. Detroit was simply to much for the St. Louis crew to handle. St. Louis was relying on one line to produce their goals, at this point in the playoffs a team needs to get score from multiple lines. Detroit countered the scoring line by putting their top scoring line out against them, which caused them to play defense rather then score goals. The "Old Men" of the NHL are resting while the San Jose/Colorado series battles down to game seven. Either opponent will prove to be much tougher for the Wings as both teams are playing well.

EASTERN CONFERENCE As of 5-14-02
Rank	Team	Wins
3	CAROLINA	4
8	MONTREAL	2
4	TORONTO	3
7	OTTAWA	3

In continuing tradition of bizarre series in the east, Carolina moves on to the third round. This is the first time in the franchise history they have been this far in the playoffs (to bad for all those old Hartford fans, all three of them). Just when it looked like Montreal would ride the "Cinderella story" return of it's Captain into the next round, a bad penalty and the insuing 5 on 3 goal changed the series momentum in Carolina's favor.

Toronto has shown their ability to hang on when up against the ropes. Ottawa has had the chances to put them away but can not finish the deal. The momentum is clearly in the Toronto camp at this point. Regardless of who moves on this has been a great series for hockey fans. Two teams evenly matched fighting tooth and nail for a victory.

Keep your stick on the ice and put the puck on the net.

Wingnut

WESTERN CONFERENCE As of 5-14-02
Rank	Team	Wins
1	DETROIT	4
5	ST LOUIS	1
2	COLORADO	3
3	SAN JOSE	3