Stanley Cup Game 1: DUCKS 3, Ottawa 2

The first of two games that no one will see....at least in the U.S. How can you put the FINALS on a network that hardly reaches any homes? In my area you have to have digital cable or satellite to get Versus. Ah well anyway..

The Ducks are a better team 5 on 5. It is that simple. If they stay out of the penalty box they will win. Ottawa is good on power plays, but they cannot get by a full pond of ducks to get anywhere near the net. Ottawa's Jason Spezza was playing like he did a couple of years ago when he almost got booed out of town, give aways in the defensive zone. What can be said about Ottawa's keeper, Ray Emery? He kept them in the game last night but IMHO he is just not that good. He plays position very well, but has no rebound control and he has a lot of trouble catching the puck. Look for the Ducks to exploit this.

Again this was a great game, hard, hard hitting and just great play all around, BUT NO ONE SAW IT.....at least in the states.......