The Blackhawks are playing really well, perhaps the best of any team.
In the first game, the Blues needed a late goal to force OT.
In the second game, the Blues had a five-minute power play and needed a late goal to force OT.
Down 0-2, the Blackhawks reeled off four straight wins including all three at home.
Two more went to OT, two more were solid wins.
I'm not even sure how to describe their brand of hockey.
They're playing physical and fast and smart. They have good scoring and good goalkeeping.
About the only thing that gives me heart facing them (if the Avs get there) is the Avalanche were 4-1 against them this year. And Colorado would have home ice. And the altitude. And Duchene looks to be back. And why not us?
I don't like your last two posts. Makes me kick myself for taking the Blues. Maybe their horrible end to the season should have been a hint.
ReplyDeleteThe Blackhawks definitely finished the series strong, but some of those games were real nail biters. They had some ugly games against the Avs in the regular season, but I feel like things would be quite different now that they're in playoff mode and playing less sloppy...
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