Trivia: Rantanen

3 - I dont think it is super important for either team to "win - now" as both teams are set up to compete for the next few seasons.  We have seen over the last few years that it is getting harder and harder to "be the team to beat" each season.  Putting yourself consistently in the top is a great way to ensure that your team will continue to get chances to compete for the trophy.  For Baltimore, they are just a couple goals here and there to be able to get the win, and the same could have even been said for Los Angeles who could have easily been in the finals themselves with a couple timely goals or saves.  I think both teams would be very happy with the win, but I also think that both teams believe they will be here next season as well, and probably the one after that as both of these teams are just that good.  Looking forward to a great battle between two solid teams, great GMs, etc. (174 words)

2c - Willow has to be considered the top defensemen of the playoffs this year, maybe even the season if you are someone that likes to add in regular season play as well.  No matter the team they are playing, big game or small, Willow shows up ready to produce and punishes the opposing team goalies with a ton of shots, goals, and offensive chances create (64 words)

2d - It is really hard to say if either team had the easier path to the finals.  SFP was tasked with beating two recent Challenge Cup champions on their march to the finals, while Baltimore was tasked with attempting to fight their way through a star studded east side that really has no slouches in the top 4-6 teams.  Maybe you could say that each faced their own challenge to get there and neither probably felt it was easier (78 words)