New Jersey vs. Dallas

Outlook:
The Dallas Stars are now just four wins from repeating as Stanley Cup champions and they want it bad. The New Jersey Devils mounted an unbelievable come back in the Conference finals after being all written out when trailing Philadelphia 3-1.

The goalie match-up is great. Ed Belfour vs. Martin Brodeur. Expect strong goaltending throughout the finals from both sides.

Dallas is a very skilled team playing a check-first shoot-later game. Scott Stevens will be delivering his hits again, but the Stars will shrug it off. Dallas kept Colorado's skilled players in check and will do the same to the Devils.

Dallas is the favorite but New Jersey has home-ice advantage. The Devils have to win both Games 1 and 2 at home if they want to have a chance to win the series.

Prediction:
Dallas in six.

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