If this game is to go into overtime, I am genuinely concerned for the mental and cardiovascular health of Bruin and Canuck fans everywhere. For those less emotionally involved, it should be a good one, so grab your popcorn, beer, and settle into your favourite spot in front of the television.
The series has been a strange one so far. The games in Boston have been completely one-sided, with the Bruins outscoring the Canucks 16-3 in total. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Roberto Luongo has allowed only 1 goal total over the three games, which allows his team to be in a position to win the series despite having scored only 7 total goals over the first 6 games.
While it is true that there is significance to a Stanley Cup being won by a Canadian team for the first time since Montreal in 1993, those seeing the series as Canada vs. the U.S. are a little off. Based on expected Game 7 rosters, Vancouver will dress 10 Canadian-born players, while Boston's line-up will include 13 (which represent 8 different provinces!).
Sitting on the fence about who to cheer for? Well here are some comparisons to help you make up your mind:
LAST STANLEY CUP
Boston: 1972
Vancouver: Never (founded 1970)
FORMER CANADIENS
Boston: Michael Ryder, Mark Recchi
Vancouver: Maxim Lapierre, Chris Higgins
TRIVIA FUN FACT
Boston: Starting goaltender Tim Thomas was a draft pick of the Quebec Nordiques
Vancouver: Chris Higgins's 5th team in the last 3 seasons (MTL, NYR, CGY, FLA, VAN)
REASONS TO LIKE THEM
Boston:
Mark Recchi - still-productive veteran likely to call it a career after the game
Nathan Horton - scoring forward knocked out of Finals with serious concussion
Vancouver:
Mason Raymond - knocked out of Finals with vertebrae injury
Manny Malhotra - inspirational return from career-threatening eye injury
And my prediction?
3-1 Canucks
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