No matter what team you affiliate yourself with as a fan,
the Stanley Cup Playoffs is something that I describe as a party with a show:
everyone is invited, whether you’re participating or not. Even if your team
isn’t in it, just watching the playoffs can give you chills. For the fans whose
favorite teams are taking to the ice in hopes of winning the league
championship, the run can be both painful and magical. We experienced that last
year, when the Lightning went on that surprise early summer run, beating the
Penguins in 7 games, sweeping then cup favorite the Capitals, and then pushing
the Bruins to the max, losing in game 7 by the minimal score possible in a
hockey game. For us here at Bolts by the Bay, it was a great experience that
was both amazing and excruciating at the same time. This year, the Lightning
won’t be competing. However, Lightning fans, along with fans of each and every
single team will be watching, hoping to experience something out of the
ordinary during this early summer party. I made some predictions during the
beginning of last week, before the playoffs began. Some of them look to be
taking shape, while others have been turned completely upside down... more.
