One Word Wednesday

SEVEN!

Symbolism

This picture is just too good not to share. It was taken during the Pittsburgh Penguins' game 4 win over the Washington Crapitals last Friday night. It's rather symbolic, don't you think? Alexander Ovechkin is one of the premier stars in the NHL. However, his high-flying star power didn't turn out to be enough to take out the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Pens knocked the Craps out of the playoffs last night with a 6-2 win in game 7.

The Pens advanced to the conference finals and are awaiting the winner of the Boston/Carolina series. Game 7 of that series is tonight.

It's Playoff Time in Pittsburgh...

And the Philthadelphia Flyers are as dirty as ever. That's why I enjoy this picture so much.

That's Sidney Crosby, perhaps the NHL's best player and current Penguin captain, laying the lumber and stealing the puck from Philthy's Danny Syvret.

Even if you're not a hockey fan, give this series a try. It's what sports are all about. Two teams from the same state... a heated rivalry... finess vs. grit... playoff hockey and sudden death overtimes. Seriously, can it get any better?