Philadelphia Flyers: Gotta Have Phaith: Why They Will Win The Stanley Cup

The Philadelphia Flyers advanced to the NHL Stanley Cup Finals tonight with yet another impressive victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Philadelphia proved they are a dominant team, nearly sweeping the Canadiens, leaving the series final tally at 4-1.

As the Flyers prepare for the finals, I must raise this thought.  Did anyone really think that the Flyers would miraculously make it to the Stanley Cup Finals this year?  I know I didn't.

Which is why I believe the Philadelphia Flyers are teaching the sports world about playoff competition.

It's not about the best team on paper, it's about the team that comes together and plays the best.  The Flyers are that team right now.

The Philadelphia Flyers are gelling together at exactly the right time in order to perform at the highest level on the biggest stage in hockey.  It appears they are a team of destiny.

Does everyone remember Superbowl XLll?  The New York Giants pulled off what is arguably one of the biggest upsets in championship history by beating the seemingly unbeatable New England Patriots; crumbling their dream of a perfect 20-0 season.

The New York Giants were the lower seed and the underdog.  However, when it came down to which team was playing better together, it was the New York Giants.  Yes, the New England Patriots were 19-0 heading into Superbowl XLll, but were not gelling at the right moment.

The Philadelphia Flyers come into the Stanley Cup Finals with the same situation facing the New York Giants in Superbowl XLll.  They are facing a superior opponent on paper in the Blackhawks, they are the underdog, and they are the lower seed.

However, the Flyers are gelling together and playing superior hockey when it is needed.

With the Fly Guys on a championship drought since the time Jimmy Hoffa was reported missing, their time to be crowned the kings of hockey has come.