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Playoff Observations -- Sunday

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Published on May 10, 2009

Just a few things that caught my eye:

You think Juicy Jussi Jokinen is going to get any sleep in the next couple of days? Talk about night terrors. First there's 6-9, 265 Zdeno Chara. Then there's 6-2 220 Milan Lucic. Next up, Scott Thornton -- 6-1, 210. Ouch.

Johan Franzen has 18 goals in his last 19 playoff games. Most productive mule ever.

Henrik Zetterberg showed up to play. Ditto Zdeno Chara and Milan Lucic.

The Anaheim Ducks had no business being in Sunday's game. Zero, zippy, nada. It was almost a travesty they scored that power-play goal to draw the game to within one.

Think Phil Kessel's elbow is better? Nice release. He'll get 50 one day.

Aaron Ward's jaw is probably a little sore (or worse). Cheap shot.

Speaking of cheap, how about that red shirt in the crease on Darren Helm's goal -- you know, the one with his foot wedged behind the goalie's leg restricting any movement?

Rob Brind'Amour looks done. Sad.

Interesting goal celebration by Alexander Radulov on the game- and gold-medal winner against Canada. I think he'll be back next season. The sound you hear is the sigh of relief out of Nashville. Finally, someone who can score.