from the CP,
Two powerhouses meet in the West. Two teams on the rise in the East. Two toss-ups.
The NHL’s conference finals could be long ones. A look at both series with predictions: Eastern Conference final - Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins.
Many believed the Flyers would lose to Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in the first round. Almost everybody was sure Philadelphia would be taken down by Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens in the second round.
Now comes Sidney Crosby and his high-flying Penguins.
