Butterflies get Hurme

(New York) - As the playoffs start tonight, Tampa goalie Jani Hurme was seen throwing up in the bathroom before practice. It is a huge series and with heavily favorite Islanders being the team to play against, butterflies were the talk of the day.

"I can't believe how I feel right now. This is the first set of big games I have ever played. A lot of these guys played last season for Tampa and know what to expect. I let the butterflies get me today and I hope they won't affext my play tomorrow." Jani stated after he cleaned himself off."

With the Lightning squeaking in and not many expecting much of a series, the goaltender was overwhelmed by the pressure to win at this time and all the press that comes with a playoff game.

"I think he will be fine tomorrow. He was really nervous today and hopefully tonight it will all be behind him with the first shot of the game." Gm Sprackman stated. "I hope we just compete hard and not get blown out in 4. I know everyone is looking at us as great underdogs but I think we will play ok and getting Satan to help in the scoring department, we may surprise a game or 2."

Will Hurme be up to the task? We shall see in about 14 hours.