Hockey. NHL. Stanley Cup.Second round. Philadelphia - Ottawa - 1:5 (series score 2-4), Vancouver - Minnesota - 2:7 (3-2), Anaheim - Dallas - - 4:3 (4-2).
Anaheim continues to produce one sensation after another. Following Detroit, the Mighty Ducks sent another Stanley Cup favorite, Dallas, to rest. Now Anaheim will have to fight for the title of the best team in the conference with either Vancouver or Minnesota.
Bankrupt Ottawa, contrary to common sense, continues its path to victory in the Stanley Cup. Never before in their 11-year history have the Senators managed to reach the conference finals, and it is surprising that in the most problematic year for the club, Ottawa was able to do this. The key to success in the series with Philadelphia was an excellent game in the minority. The Pilots never converted a power play, although they had the opportunity 17 times. Moreover, the Senators twice achieved success while playing in the minority.