Godzilla takes on the Russians
by Mike Morrison
 Boston's Joe Thornton rifles a slap shot towards Capitals' goalie Olaf Kolzig from point blank range in the opening round of the playoffs. As usual, Kolzig made the save. |
It's not exactly David vs. Goliath, but it's close. Goaltender Olaf Kolzig (a.k.a. Godzilla) leads the underdog Washington Capitals into their first Stanley Cup Finals in the team's 24-year existence against the defending champion Detroit Red Wings. Most hockey aficionados are predicting a repeat for the Red Machine, possibly in four or five games. Take a look at the Information Please Guide to the Stanley Cup Finals and form your own opinion.
—Mike Morrison is the Sports Co-Editor at Information Please.
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