Who knew?!

So here we are, on the eve of game 5. The fifth game of the eastern conference semi-final. And we're one win away from putting the Devils to rest for the summer. Who knew that the Ottawa Senators would be in this position?

And such a glorious position it is.

So glorious that a seasoned veteran like Martin Brodeur resorted to sandbox tactics on Wednesday night, deflecting attention on his bad play of late by criticizing Ray Emery for his weak play. That's hard to understand, given that Emery has lost only twice this post season, compared to five losses on Brodeur's resume thus far.

But that's OK - I see mind games like this every week out on the golf course. My father gave me mental strength training over a decade or two, ensuring that I am in some sort of "mental vault" if and when an opponent attempts to psyche me out when trying to make a critical shot or sink a game-clinching putt. I wouldn't have expected it from a guy like Martin Brodeur, and I wouldn't expect it would have any effect on Ray Emery or anyone else on the Senators team.

Will we win tomorrow night? Maybe. Hopefully. It's one game at a time now, and if we stick to the program, we'll be fine. In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the good times we're having so far in the 2007 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After all, only one team will prevail, and it will be that team's fans who get to bask in the glow of success through the summer months. I know all too well what it's like to face disappointment, so carpe diem!

GO SENS GO! Bring the series win home tomorrow night, boys!!