Washington Capitals (3) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (6)

I think this series is the most likely of any to go to a game 7. Many people are automatically going for caps in 5, etc, and I’m not here to say that the Flyers are going to win. I’m here simply to say that these teams have more similarities than you might realize.

Washington finished with 94 points, the Flyers finished with 95. Both teams finished hot: Washington 9-1, Philly 7-2-1.

Washington goals for/goals against was 242/231. Philly’s was 248/233.

Both have little to none playoff experience in net. Biron 0 games, Huet 6 games.

Both teams have 3 cup rings. Was: Federov (3). Philly: Knuble, Hatcher, Dowd

Both have rookie coaches. (Stevens with some experience last year)

Both have impact players injured. (Gagne/Hatcher and Nylander/Clark)

Teams tied for the lead in 4 on 4 goals this season.

So look for a close series, and it’s really a flip of a coin who will come out on top. It will probably come down to which goalie gets hot.