[doflovespoker]

The NHL season is now over and the playoffs are about to begin. While things change in any sport when the playoffs hit, I belive hockey sees a significant jump in excitement.

I can't wait to watch those games that go into a first/second/third overtime. I still remember a game 6 years ago where Colorado won a 4OT game. I didn't see the winning goal. I stayed and watched the whole thing while my newborn and wife slept. Problem as the 4th OT began, I HAD to go to the bathroom.

While taking care of business, the game ended.

Who do you hope to win the Cup this year?

[UofTNick]

Unfortunately for me, the Leafs just missed out on the playoffs this year. I agree that playoff hockey is on an entirely new and better level. I too love the games that go 3 and 4 overtimes.

I don't really have a team that I am cheering for, but I would really like to see Edmonton upset Detroit. I'm just going to enjoy watching the playoffs as a whole. Glad to see playoff hockey back

[doflovespoker]

I will be rooting for the Oilers. I have always been a fan when they had that run of cup victories in the 80s. What an absolutely amazing team they put together back then.

[doflovespoker]

So close Oilers. Congrats Hurricanes. It was a great Stanley Cup and I can't wait for the play-offs next year. (I don't watch the regular season). The play-off action was great this year and I hope to see the same thing, with maybe the Canucks making the play-offs next year.

[mapleleaf5]

It was a nice run they had, to be so close must have killed them. But losing their goalie really killed them, even though Markannen did a great job in response.