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Originally Posted by JayJamJah
It depends on the Wings health; if Datsyuk and Lidstrom are healthy Pittsburgh is going to have a real tough time.
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i think either way the next series is going to go seven games.
last year the Penguins breezed through the playoffs, everything went their way until they actually encountered a good team, and by that time it was a little late to get acclimated to Detroit's style of play. this year they got it rough from the beginning, battling just to get into the playoffs and some more so to get past the Capitals (which was by far one of the most interesting series in the playoffs).
they have the experience, they have the conditioning, and they know what needs to be done to beat Detroit. not to mention the last four games have been some of the best hockey that the Penguins have played. even with Lidstrom and Datsyuk healthy and in the lineup, it will certainly be real tough for either team to come on top.
i know it sounds like i think Detroit's already won (and to tell the truth i can't see the Hawks coming back in the series after the last game), but this rematch is REALLY enticing.