Running 2008 NHL Playoffs Thread

Burnside wonders "Wither Malkin?"

http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/playoffs2008/columns/story?columnist=burnside_scott&id=3399841

 

Beautiful passing play by the Stars.

 

Stars strike first, then instantly take a penalty in their own zone.

 

And after the Stars kill the PP, Daley goes for interference.

Dallas is living dangerously.

 

Turco's really bailing them out though, some huge flurries down there.

 

Hudler, all alone staring at a half-empty net, ties the game.

 

Could sense that one coming, great initial stop by Turco but what a pass across there from Kronwall.

 

I concur. On both points.

Kronwall has been very good in the Wings' playoff run.

 

And he just absolutely buried Miettinen. The ice is starting to tilt a bit here.

 

Should the Wings win the Cup, Kronwall deserves heavy consideration for the Conn Smythe.

In 14 games (prior to this afternoon's), he tallied 11 points and is plus seven, while averaging 22 minutes of ice time.

 

I'd agree with that. When healthy, Kronwall's always been a kid with great offensive skills, but his defense more recently has really stepped up -- not to mention his hitting.

 

Kronwall's been an absolute tank. He's hit everything and everyone in sight.