Does the game rest almost entirely on the shoulders of goalies Ryan Miller and Roberto Luongo?
Chris Botta: The goalies are always going to be the biggest part of the equation in Game 7s or gold medal games, but they can’t be the whole story on Sunday. That’s too simple an analysis, one I’m sure you’ll read and hear a lot before the opening faceoff. My expectation is the storylines will also be about the brilliant skaters on each side. No matter which side wins, I’d like to see another star performance from Sidney Crosby or a terrific young kid like Jonathan Toews. I want more people (outside of New York/New Jersey and Minnesota) to learn more about Zach Parise. Maybe Patrick Kane has the sort of breakout that makes him a household name beyond NHL borders. I trust it will happen. The U.S. cannot rely on Ryan Miller for a second incredible game, and Canada would be making a mistake to put too much on Luongo.
