Game 1 of the Western Conference final did not disappoint. High-flying offenses trading chances, defenders struggling to get back, goalies performing less than stellarly. The Edmonton Oilers nearly completed another four-goal comeback, coming within one goal, but the Colorado Avalanche sealed it with an empty-netter for an 8-6 final.
Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final, on the other hand, will disappoint. Maybe it won’t disappoint the general hockey public, but it will ruin New York Islanders fans. The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the New York Rangers tonight in the series opener.