Ovechkin’s incredible charisma and verve

That's what Jeff Klein and Stu Hackel are saying comparing Ovi and Kovy.

And Bucci predicts Ovi vs. Kovy in Eastern Conference finals. No Pens?

JC: It took him a little while, but Alex Ovechkin has once again reclaimed the top spot in both goals and points in the National Hockey League. With 39 goals and 82 points in just 50 games, does anyone stand a chance of keeping Ovechkin from winning his third straight Hart Trophy as league MVP? What other players do you expect to get consideration as nominees?
BUCCIGROSS: It will be difficult for Ovechkin not to win the scoring title and the Hart. He has great offensive teammates and is in his prime. Crosby and Henrik Sedin are my other two Hart finalists right now.

JC: So, when it comes time for the Conference Finals, what four teams do you expect to see fighting for a shot to win it all?
BUCCIGROSS: Well, in the east I see the Capitals being the big time favorite. Pittsburgh, now New Jersey with Kovalchuk, and the Flyers next. The Sabres are close if they can start scoring more.

In the West, the Blackhawks are the best team, maybe as big a gap as the Capitals. Then San Jose and Vancouver. Detroit could be a big time sleeper after a strange regular season.

I would say Washington-New Jersey final in the east.

Chicago-Vancouver final in the west.

Meanwhile over there in Pittsburgh they declare "In Canada, these will be the Sidney Games."



'Scuse me, but who is the Sidney Crosby of the Sidney Crosby era?



You got it right, in Canada, these will be the Ovechkin games. :-)

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