Detroit are a tremendously talented hockey team. I never would have bet against Roy in a 7th game, but as someone who played goal for many years, I know that Patrick had "one of those nights", defelections off of his own players sticks, good save where the rebound bounces on to the stick of an uncovered Red Wing. Every goalie has one or two of those games a year (as well as having opposite, the games where a screen shot hits your elbow and stays out and a shooter fans on a shot when you're out of position etc.) Patrick was unlucky that it happened in such an important game. Is the guy a Hot Dog who got caught Showboating in the previous game? Yes. Do I like the guys huge ego? no. Is he one of the top five money goalies ever? Absolutely.

Don't count Carolina out yet. They beat New Jersey who are still a fine team, they beat Leafs who were playing some pretty good hockey. Goaltending wins or loses Stanley Cups. Irbe has been absolutely brilliant in these playoffs. If he continues to play the way that he has been, this will be a long series.

BTW, Hasek's nickname is "Kramer". The next time you see him interviewed try picturing the wild hairstyle of the Seinfeld character, there is quite a resemblance.