Now, is there any doubt that defense wins championships?

I was a little scared about this series from the start. The Wild haven't had good luck with the Ducks (I know they split this season, but look at the Ducks' scratches for those games). They play a system very much like the Wild do, and are playing it a lot better. Sit back, play defense first and wait for the other team to make a mistake. When you get your chances, you have to take advantage of them. That's when the goaltender is the trump card because you're relying on him to come through when those chances are given up. Not much you can do when you run into a goaltender on a roll and every other shot doesn't even make it to the net.

Very impressed with the Ducks team play and defense. Once again, this series could've been a lot different, but Giguere has been the difference (see shots, scoring chances or any other stat that shows that the Wild have actually out-played them).

It's been a heck of a year and a lot of fun! In my opinion, the Wild have nothing to hang their heads over.

Wild in 7!!