5/25/07

Emery key to Sens cup chances


The Ottawa Senators have broken their old playoff label as 'chokers' by advancing to the Stanley Cup finals against the Anaheim Ducks. But do they have what it takes to win the series by outplaying one of the NHL's most physical teams? Well, according to EA sports they do. The Vancouver based company performed a simulation of the finals with positive results for the Sens. Ottawa took the series in five thanks to strong goaltending on the part of Ray Emery. And while the results of the actual series will probably not quite hold true to the simulation, Ottawa's chances in real life, like the simulation, rest on Emery. His play has been decent so far in these playoffs, but Emery is no Brodeur or Luongo, and you can be sure he has yet to face his greatest challenge. How he fares is key to the Senators' bid for their first Stanley Cup since 1927.

Ducks' key to success to follow.

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