Yep, they're ripe for a letdown. It will be a challenge to keep them "up" for every game. These past 10-15 games have been as intense as the playoffs. It's hard to keep that level of intensity for that long.

Let's look at the positive though. They're in!! Mason is playing at top level and looks solid. His mechanics are sound and he seems to always be in the correct position. He's giving up few rebounds and directing the ones he gives up, to the corners. They're scoring and it is coming from more than one line. The "D" is solid. albeit a little lacking in puck movement and offensive punch. Tkachuk and Backes are using their size, in front of the net and doing their jobs!! If the intensity stays strong, I see the Note giving San Jose or Detroit all they want.

Go Blue!!