The Stanley Cup Finals are set to go Wednesday night in Vancouver, British Columbia where the Boston Bruins are going to take on the Vancouver Canucks. Both teams were the winner of their respective conference and earned the chance to play for Lord Stanley’s Cup. Vancouver is looking to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history in only there third ever appearance in the finals. Boston hasn’t won a Stanley Cup since 1972 however they have five in there long history. Both teams are getting excellent play from their goalies who have lead there team this far and look to continue there stellar play into Wednesdays game.
Vancouver’s Key to Winning
If Vancouver is going to win the Stanley Cup it’s going to take a full team effort. Vancouver is backstopped by goalie, Roberto Luongo, who has been playing really well for the Canucks as of late. Luongo took a lot of heat from the Vancouver media after a poor showing in there first round series versus Chicago where he was even benched but has picked it up his play ever since. Vancouver is going to need the Sedin twins to continue there play from last series against San Jose where they stepped up and were the offensive leaders for this potent Vancouver offense. If Vancouver can get Ryan Kesler going again offensively they are going to be an extremely tough team to beat.
Boston’s Keys to Winning
If Boston is going to win the Stanley Cup they are going to need there defense to really step up. Vancouver has a very explosive quick strike offense that Boston is going to need to stop. Boston will rely on there shut down defensive pair lead by Zedeno Chara to stop the Canucks offense but will also rely a lot of Tim Thomas who has been playing great so far in the playoffs for Boston. Boston will look to slow the game down to their tempo rather than trying to run and gun with the Canucks. Look for this series to be long and physical lead by goaltending on both sides with the winner at the end being well deserving and the title of best team in hockey.
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