This is a wonderful thread and I hope you do not mind the intrusion from a BC "rookie" fan. Your analysis in some many ways is right on target about the strengths of both teams! They did not get here to this point because they cannot play hockey.
My two cents worth is that this game will be won or lost on special teams and in the defensive zone of each team. Staying out of the box for BC has been a challenge for most of the year and must be managed to be successful in Detroit. Consistency throughout the game with clearing chances and neutral zone decision making in 5 on 5 situations will be crucial.
Reduction of odd man breaks could determine who advances.
I love Miami's goal tending consistency, their commitment to their own end, and their coaching competency. Your performance over the past few years speaks volumes about the class of your program and how truly far it has come in such a short period of time.
I see a one goal, hard fought contest between two very capable teams! It might very much be an unknown, non-primetime player that delivers the knockout punch for either club.
Congratulations in advance for a tremendous season win or lose.
Let's hope that the players determine the outcome and that the referees allow the game to flow from end to end start to finish.
