Countdown to the Cup, April 3

posted by Dave Stubbs at 12h41 EST on Apr 3

The National Hockey League's daily Countdown to the Cup release, breaking down the playoff races, possible matchups, a few key individual statistics and more. Check here for standings updated as games end.

Countdown to the Cup, April 3:

Comments

Submitted by Jdub1515 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:25.

SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT FANS!

NHL.COM POLL : MOST LIKELY TO WIN STANLEY CUP

Pittsburgh Penguins: 24.12%
Montreal Canadiens: 25.00%
Detroit Red Wings: 23.93%
San Jose Sharks: 26.95%

We're 2nd to SJ...LETS GO FANS VOTE FOR YOUR HABS

NHL.COM!

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OFFICIAL ESPN CUP PREDICTION: Montreal vs San Jose

Submitted by Happy_Habs_Fan on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:35.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXYkSGF3uw

Submitted by RS on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 14:46.

I love McPhee, Skrudland, C. Lemieux.

Submitted by 24 Cups on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:43.

RS - Almost as good as Lambert, Risebrough, Tremblay.

The Original 24 Cups

Submitted by 1010 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 14:54.

Watching Mike KcPhee sure was a treat. Great both ways and as strong as a bull. I remember a few guys trying to take liberties with him but it didn't take long for the word to get around. He wasn't a guy to be messed with.

GO HABS.

Submitted by Rugger on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 14:35.

I wish the season ended right now to assure the first round is Boston-Montreal. It doesn't get any better.

Submitted by 1010 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:56.

Hilarious. Some guy named Boutilier is dancing with Knuckles and looking the other way while he's doing it. I was totally shocked that Knuckles would take the opportunity to try and pop him.

GO HABS.

Submitted by Persis on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:17.

I know, eh? That was my reaction too. Um, dude, the guy's nickname is Knuckles for a reason. Keep your eyes on the fists!!

Submitted by 1010 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:32.

Maybe the guy was partially deaf. And thought the name was chuckles... or something like that. Maybe he thought he was picking out the perfect guy to dance with.

GO HABS.

Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:37.

Quite possibly, and he was just turning his head to get his ear better positioned to hear Chris tell a joke.

;)

"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"

Submitted by 1010 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:48.

Another mystery solved on HI/O.

GO HABS.

Submitted by Habs_008 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:51.

Thanks that was great...brought back so memories of old time rival we had with them...not as strong now...actually its just one sided. We just beat them everytime. so its still good.

Submitted by Ed on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:02.

After watching Pittsburgh and Philadelphia play last night, it could be to Montreal's advantage if Pittsburgh finishes 1st and Philadelphia 8th. They play again the weekend, and if last night's game is a true indication, the winner of round 1 will be a very tired, sore and injured hockey club. There were players last night who were trying to put other players out of the game. I am looking forward to the game in Philadelphia on Sunday.

Submitted by 1010 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:35.

Couldn't agree more. If they play a series like that game last night some big penguin guns are gonna be real sore. Although all these series will be nasty out of the gate. Boston will go ape if the Habs get an early jump on them and if they ever end up meeting the sens they will have their big goon Spezza doing his thing.

GO HABS.

Submitted by Jdub1515 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 12:56.

SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT FANS!

NHL.COM POLL : MOST LIKELY TO WIN STANLEY CUP

Pittsburgh Penguins: 24.12%
Montreal Canadiens: 25.00%
Detroit Red Wings: 23.93%
San Jose Sharks: 26.95%

We're 2nd to SJ...LETS GO FANS VOTE FOR YOUR HABS

NHL.COM!

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OFFICIAL ESPN CUP PREDICTION: Montreal vs San Jose

Submitted by The Teacher on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 15:27.

You don't have to post everything 15 times by the way.

"Are the Habs ready to pay the Price?"

Submitted by nightmare_49 on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 18:01.