I think both series will be nail-biting toss-ups. It will not surprise me if the teams with more experience eventually spot weaknesses to exploit-- and exploit them ruthlessly. But I think it will come down to coaching strategic adjustments, as I have said in past years, in the end-- and depth of bench.

On that note, look out for the Pens' bench. Their farm team is scary-good and, because of injuries earlier in the season, a number of their best have logged bigtime playing minutes with the Pens. Bylsma didn't see them in P'burgh.... but he coached them. :~) Chemistry plus skill.... scary good.

~S~