I’m at peace with myself and the world, despite the fact that the lucky-as-Paris Hilton Oilers managed to win another game.

As those geekier than me would say, “Meh”

After Game 2, I had the same feeling as most Oilers fans: This series was over. I pretty much knew that there was no way in hell that you could derail the bad ship Oiler with all of the puck luck they’ve been having. According to the calculations generated by my EXCEL spreadsheet, the Ducks have a 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001% chance of winning this series, rounded up of course.

I give the Oilers credit for a hard-working, gritty, and determined effort, but even the most homerific Oilers fan has to admit that they’ve been having EVERYTHING go right for them in these playoffs. A nasty flu bug was implanted by a secret operative, and that didn’t even do the desired trick! What’s it gonna take to stop these guys?

This Western Conference final will probably go down in history as one of the most unremarkable match-ups of all time. Who will remember this series in years to come? Ducks fans will want to forget it, and Oilers fans will be too hung-over to care. The Oilers series over the Wings is definitely one to remember, and the finals, no matter the result, will always be a source of nostalgia. So, we’re just waiting to see who their opposition will be in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Now, I’m sure that Oilers fans will be devastated once their team loses in the final. All the ‘woe is me’ coming out of Edmonton over the past decade would have you believe that Oilers fans have lived a life of agony and suffering thanks to the mean old' NHL and it's big spending clubs from big markets.

Do the Oilers really NEED a Stanley Cup parade? Hm?

Canucks fans still watching the playoffs, all 10 of them, should jump right on the Carolina/Buffalo bandwagon, or at least pull for the Oilers to lose. Canucks fans, Canes fans, and Sabres fans have much in common. We’ve suffered through years of crappy hockey teams, mismanagement, and have each had a heart-breaking trip to the Stanley Cup Finals that came up just short (We won't count the Canucks first trip, since that was a pleasant shock). The Oilers have had more Stanley Cups than most franchises (yes, that's right), and nobody should feel sorry for them if they lose in the finals. The Oilers fans seem happy enough just to win a playoff round, so let’s spread the joy where it’s most needed.

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The Vancouver Giants also beat the Peterborough Petes, forcing a tie-breaking game and saving their Memorial Cup skins. Although no team has ever come from a tie-breaker to win the whole thing, there is a first time for everything. *phew*. Stayin’ Alive is not just a generic disco song, ya know.

Here’s some eye candy for you...

Keep your eyes on the prize, guys!

I think it's good that the NHL is trying to increase the 'cool' factor of the Stanley Cup. Sure, celeb shots with the cup are usually pretty contrived, but think of all the people being exposed to the Stanley Cup during their internet searches for Lindsay Lohan pictures. Anything to get celebs to show up at hockey games (Which, apparently, hasn't gone too well) and promote hockey in an indirect way is good marketing.

Plus, people enjoy looking at Lindsay Lohan.

(Hat tip to Michael the Hockey Fanatic for the lovely pic)