The NHL playoffs are in full swing
What are the chances of a “Canadian” team getting the Stanley Cup ring?
This is what our nation is looking for to show our “Canadian” pride
Will we achieve it or once again be denied?
There is just one more game left in the second round
If you look at the schedule there is only one team to be found
This was a rather dismal year for us we can all agree
The total number of representatives only totaled three!
The “Oilers”, “Canadiens” and “Senators” were the only teams to advance
The “Leafs”, “Jets”, “Canucks” and “Flames” never made it to the dance
“Ottawa” faced “Carolina” and never won a game
The “Oilers” lost in six games to the “Ducks”, it really is a shame!
“Montreal” defeated “Tampa Bay” in seven to stay in the chase
The “Buffalo Sabres” would be the next team they would have to face
The “Habs” were up three games to two when they met on Saturday night
It was looking pretty promising but things didn’t turn out alright
“Buffalo” would take a one goal lead on their first shot on net
“Montreal” would do the same but they weren’t done yet
Their next two shots following would also hit the twine
This would give them a three to one lead and things were looking fine
As fate would have it, it was never meant to be
The “Sabres” just took over and won the game eight to three
This was quite a beating they took in front of their “Montreal” crowd
After the first three shots, “Buffalo” changed their goalie and not another goal was allowed
The seventh game is in “Buffalo” and they will have to do their best
There will be millions of us “Canadians” watching them in this epic quest
Cheering for “Montreal” to keep all our hopes alive
Will they get knocked out or will they survive?
If they accomplish this, they will be in the final four
This is just the midway point, they have to win eight more
This will be their fourteenth game, more than any other team
Here’s hoping they come out on top and continue our nation’s dream
The Black Sheep Poet 