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Windsor Dominating Early, But Can They Keep It Up?

The Windsor Spitfires have come out of the gate strong against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, posting two convincing wins to start their playoff series. A 7-1 drubbing in Game 2, following a 7-2 win in the opener, suggests a potential sweep. However, weve seen early series leads evaporate before. Can the Greyhounds find a way to regroup on home ice, or will the Spitfires continue their offensive onslaught? What adjustments, if any, can Sault Ste. Marie make to slow down Windsor's high-powered attack?

Offensive Fireworks in the Otters-Spirit Series!

Meanwhile, the Erie Otters and Saginaw Spirit are engaging in a completely different kind of series, a high-scoring affair that's a treat for offensive-minded fans. With the Otters taking a 2-0 lead after a 9-5 victory, the question becomes, can either team tighten up defensively, or are we destined for more goal fests? Is this sustainable hockey for the playoffs, or will one of these teams need to find a way to clamp down to advance? I'm predicting a long, exciting series here, but what do you all think?

Playoff Hockey: Experience vs. Scoring?

This brings up a broader question about playoff hockey in general. Is a dominant offensive performance early in a series more valuable than playoff experience? Are these blowouts indicative of a true mismatch, or can experience and resilience become the deciding factor as a series progresses? Share your thoughts and predictions for these series and the OHL playoffs as a whole. Which teams do you see making a deep run? Which players are poised to become playoff heroes?