I was going to call for the Leafs to win this one. BUT if Joey N. is out (looks like it) and if Mats doesn't play (doesn't seem likely), I'm no longer sure.
I think I'd have to call for another Philly win, unless Belfour shuts them out - possible, but not likely.
Flyers 4 - Leafs 0
(part of my reasoning is that Eddie's play slips when it looks like the game is getting out of reach)
The series is still winnable for the Leafs, but they'll need all hands on deck, and probably the return of Mats or Joey. At this point in the season, it's just too hard to overcome so many key injuries for any length of time. Especially against a team of Philadelphia's calibre. Maybe Esche will have a bad game? Who knows ......
I think I'd have to call for another Philly win, unless Belfour shuts them out - possible, but not likely.
Flyers 4 - Leafs 0
(part of my reasoning is that Eddie's play slips when it looks like the game is getting out of reach)
The series is still winnable for the Leafs, but they'll need all hands on deck, and probably the return of Mats or Joey. At this point in the season, it's just too hard to overcome so many key injuries for any length of time. Especially against a team of Philadelphia's calibre. Maybe Esche will have a bad game? Who knows ......