They're Calling For Lightning

I know it's been a few days since the last update.  I hope everyone was enjoying the great game 7 action.  Those Blackhawks didn't want to give up without a fight.  What a great comeback story that would have been.  They almost had it!  Now let's see if the Nashville Predators can take down the Canucks in the semifinals.  In regular season action, that series went 50/50 and should make for an interesting match-up.  This is the first time they have met in the playoffs.  The San Jose Sharks have learned they will face the well-rested Detroit Red Wings.  San Jose won three of the four meetings between these two teams during the regular season.  Last year, in the semifinals the Sharks sent the Wings packing after five games and moved on to the Western Conference finals. 

The Eastern Conference match-ups have also been set.  After a week or so of waiting, the Washington Capitals have learned they will face the Tampa Bay Lightning.  The Lightning finished off the Pittsburgh Penguins last night in a 1-0 game 7 victory.  And Boston scored 5 minutes into overtime last night to send Montreal home, and move on to face Philadelphia in the next round.

Semifinal action starts tonight with Vancouver and Nashville facing off at 9:00pm on VS.

Here are the most recent beards pics.  Husband's was taken on Tuesday evening.  Brother's was from Monday.  I'm assuming this will be the last of the brother's with the Penguins going home now.  Enjoy!  Let the semifinals begin!  GO CAPS!