Two Game 7s? Yes, please!

The next two nights of the Stanley Cup Playoffs are going to be really fun, as we have a pair of Game 7s out west.

San Jose forced its conference semifinal series back to Los Angeles by edging the Kings 2-1 in Sunday's Game 6, which began thusly ...

One night later, Chicago staved off elimination for the second time by scoring two quick goals in the third period on its way to a 4-3 win over Detroit -- one of which came this way ...

As for these Game 7s, I like the Kings to beat the Sharks tonight in Los Angeles, and I'll take the Blackhawks tomorrow in Chicago against the Red Wings. These are gut feelings, not necessarily based on any statistical proof. I just think the Kings are a little better than the Sharks, and I think the Blackhawks have regained their momentum after losing three straight to the Red Wings earlier in this series.

One thing is certain: Both Game 7s should be entertaining.