re: The Stanley Cup Final(s): Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks

My point is as far as injuries on questionable hits go: we're even. Both teams have lost a good player though not a star due to a borderline hit. The balance sheet is even on that score.

But I'd be thrilled if the Isles were more concerned with extracting a pound of flesh than trying to, ya know, win Game 5. The Caps are the heaviest, biggest team in the playoffs. You really want to make this series about hitting? I'd be thrilled. The isles win this series if its about puck movement, speed, and open ice. The Isles are a faster team. If this becomes a physical series, that's a Caps win. Additionally, if guys start committing silly penalties and there's lots of power plays... which team do you think that benefits more? The Isles or the team with the #1 power play in the NHL?