It was a great series and I think the better team won. And the "Beat the Red Wings in the playoffs, lose the Cup in seven games" curse is still alive! It was also nice since my older son and I went to see the Hurricanes play Washington when we were in DC over Spring Break this year.
Even though the Wings didn't make it, this year, we can take comfort in the fact that Ray Whitney used to be a Red Wing, Aaron Ward played for U. of Michigan, and Rod Brind'amour played for Michigan State!