re: Chicago Blackhawks 2013 Stanley Cup Champions

Before this year's series, the longest scoring drought Ovie had ever had in the playoffs was two games, and it had happened precisely once. The Rangers held him to 0 points in the final four games, doubling his longest playoff scoreless streak in his career. There, in a nutshell, is the difference of the series. The Rangers top pair gets a lot of credit for that.

And Lundqvist posted a higher save percentage in Games 5-7 than Halak did in 2010. I think the defense in front of him was much, much better than Halak's, but still.... that is an epic performance. King Henry won this series. He kept the Rangers in it until the offense arrived. He did not allow a regulation goal at even strength past Game Four. And he allowed zero goals in the final 120 minutes of the series.

The most impressive non-goalie was Brassard. He was everywhere. Scoring big goals, delivering big hits, and always being in the right place at the right time. Hell of a series by that guy.

Congrats to the Rangers. Beat Boston.