NHL PLAYOFFS - Round 1

Tonight the Los Angeles Kings travel to San Jose to face the Sharks in the first round.
Should be evenly matched series. I expect a tough 6 game series, dominated by defense and strong goaltending. The 2 teams split 6 games, each going 2-1 on their home ice. Both earning a shutout.
Defensively,  the 2 teams  are a perfect match. I  expect a hard fought , head to head battle between the to goalies, Jonathan Quick for the Kings and Anhi Niemi for the Sharks. Their  stats are almost "I--dentical:"

Jonathan Quick - 2.24 GAA, 91.8 Save% , 6 Shutouts      Team gave up 196 goals.

Anhi Niemi  - 2.38 GAA, 92.0 Save%, 6 Shutouts             Team gave up 208 goals.

The question is, whether the Kings pedestrian offense has enough ammunition to out score the Sharks, plain and simple.  One thing in their favor, is that the Kings were built with the idea of playing low scoring, tough
defensive games. And without Allstar center Anzi Kopitar ( torn ankle ligaments), and questions about the effectiveness of returning winger Justin Williams (dislocated shoulder), this is exactly how they'll have to play.
The experts are asking the question, "Is this finally the Sharks year?" I think not! I think the Kings in 6.
Let's go Kings...



*Hi Bu