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What a game it was last night as the Lakers blew a 24-point lead to the Celtics and lost in game 4 of the NBA finals. It was one of the worst collapses in NBA history and now puts Kobe and company in a very bad situation, down 3-1 with only one game remaining in Los Angeles. I just couldn’t believe it when it happened because I never expected it to happen. The Celtics never really had a guy who took control of the game, but now it seems like they can all do that as they take turns dominating against the Lakers. At the beginning of the series I had Lakers in 6, but I no longer see that happening and now believe that it will be the Celtics in 6 or maybe even 5.

Game five of the Stanley Cup Finals was yesterday and it was one for the ages. The Penguins fought long and hard to keep their title hopes alive as they beat the Red Wings, in a game that went to 3OT! Both sides featured great performances by their goalies, especially in the extra periods. Petr Sykora eventually scored off of a power-play with a little under 10 minutes remaining in 3OT. The NHL couldn’t have asked for a better game in the finals. Yesterday’s battle will forever be remembered by hockey fans as one of the best ever. It featured some of the greatest young talents and arguably the two most dominant teams in the NHL today. The Penguins have gained some momentum off of the win, but I will stand by my last prediction- Red Wings will win the next game and its all over.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are now down to the Detroit Red Wings, 2-0. Detroit not only handed the young team two defeats, but managed to do it without letting up any goals. It is a really amazing feat and I think more general managers will begin to realize that the Wings’ long-time strategy of signing young players from not only home, but also Europe, really pays off. I mean just look at how the Red Wings do every year. The numbers speak for themselves. This year is even better for Hockey Town USA, as the Wings are shutting out one of the best teams in the league. Crosby and Malkin are both struggling like they never have before and just that is crazy. Look for the Red Wings to continue their domination in the coming games. The Penguins may take a couple here or there, but I have made up my mind that I think the Red Wings will win it all. Oh yea, and about the game seven, I don’t see that happening anymore. Red Wings in 6.

In overtime Russia won Canada 5:4. Russia becomes World Champion. Canada had led for two first periods however Russia had scored in the third period and the additional time brought Russia the vicotry. Seemed liked Canda players decided on victory before the game was over.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Detroit Red Wings are on the verge of sweeping their opponents. Both teams are 3-0 in their current series' and they only need one more to get to the moment they have all dreamed of: the Stanley Cup Finals. Both teams are playing formidably well and it should be a great finals match-up. The Penguins have the power of
the youth, which has more than proved itself this postseason. Malkin and Sid "the Kid" Crosby are playing like they are veterans, not getting even a bit cracked by the pressure. The Red Wings, well they are the Red Wings and they are dominant as usual. It should be a great final, and I predict that we will be seeing a game seven in it. I really don't know which team will come out on top though, its too hard to pick one since both are doing so great.