I can't breathe!

I need the Oxygen tank please!

Here's a great reason why I wouldn't make it as an NHL hockey player...minus the obvious gender qualifications...I have serious adrenalin issues. Who knows, maybe that would make me a fantastic hockey player. Maybe the breathing issues would be my problem.

Needless to say, the Ducks nearly gave me a heart attack tonight. Nothing like Game 5 against Detroit, but damn close. The emotions these Ducks put me through on a nightly basis is just ugly. The screaming, cursing, cheering, clapping, fist clenching...it's enough to make you think I've gone crazy! But you know what?

I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!

When it comes down to it, Nashville is a solid team. They're fast, great with the puck and are lucky to be backed by solid goal tending right now. The Ducks had some great opportunities tonight, and on the other end, had some bounces go their way for a change. I'll admit, JS Giguere looked solid tonight. I was very impressed (crapping in my pants for most of the game, but impressed none the less). He made some huge saves, especially during the third period. More importantly, he did was was necessary in the Shootout to secure a victory! LOVE THAT!

The Ducks need every bit of power and fire they can find within themselves to take this team where they need to be.

I've got to hand it to Drew Miller. That kid has come up and really shown the team that he's worth their efforts. He's not just standing in the wings taking up space, he's making space and using it wisely. I'd like to see him be a little more aggressive from time to time, but when it comes to shooting the puck...well the Ducks wouldn't have seen OT if it weren't for him.

I wont harp on crappy play tonight (whoa, what?!). The Ducks did something that I haven't seen from them in a long time. They played with passion. It felt like they WANTED TO WIN! These guys, the ones who WANT TO WIN, I like these guys.

Game one of this playoff-road-to-the-playoffs is in the books. It wasn't perfect, but it ended with the Ducks gaining an extra point and finding themselves back in the mix of the playoff battle.

My ugliness continues tomorrow...

How can you not love that?!

GO DUCKS!!!