Video Game Simulation Says Wings Will Repeat
05/10/2008 02:23
The Stanley Cup is staying put in Hockeytown, according to a simulation of the 2008-09 season by Electronic Arts using its "NHL 09 video" game.
The simulation shows the Detroit Red Wings defeating the Montreal Canadiens four games to two in the Stanley Cup final, with Pavel Datysuk capturing the Conn Smythe Trophy.
The Red Wings won the President's Trophy for the second straight season, leading the league with 53 wins and 114 points. Pittsburgh was the power in the East, finishing with 51 wins and 112 points but was upset in the Eastern final in seven games by Montreal.
The Habs, in their centennial season, finished second in the East with 49 wins and 100 points. according to the simulation.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
What I found interesting about the simulation is the Oilers made the playoffs, finishing eighth in the western conference with 42 wins and 90 points, only to be swept by the Red Wings in the first round of the playoffs.