NHL W. Conference Finals: Red Wings defeat Blackhawks 4-1

[kujay]

NHL.com lists the Blackhawks game being on versus, at least for the first hour. This might end up really sucking for me. The non-versus games have been available on CSN via center ice. But if it's on versus, that feed is blacked out. If they just show the first hour of this game until the previously scheduled ANA/SJ 10:30 eastern game, I will be pissed.

 

It was the same way on Saturday night. The directv (which I think you've said you have) guide showed Versus having the Hawks game for an hour, then the Ducks-Sharks game. Is that not what they ended up showing? Either way, I got the whole game on CSN.

[jaydee]

NHL.com lists the Blackhawks game being on versus, at least for the first hour. This might end up really sucking for me. The non-versus games have been available on CSN via center ice. But if it's on versus, that feed is blacked out. If they just show the first hour of this game until the previously scheduled ANA/SJ 10:30 eastern game, I will be pissed.

 

Last night after the Canes game, the guys on versus said that they would show the entire hawks game, then pickup SJ/ANA.

 

Yah, Saturday sucked. Only got to see the first hour on versus, the rest of the game was blacked out.

[jersey cubs fan]

NHL.com lists the Blackhawks game being on versus, at least for the first hour. This might end up really sucking for me. The non-versus games have been available on CSN via center ice. But if it's on versus, that feed is blacked out. If they just show the first hour of this game until the previously scheduled ANA/SJ 10:30 eastern game, I will be pissed.

 

It was the same way on Saturday night. The directv (which I think you've said you have) guide showed Versus having the Hawks game for an hour, then the Ducks-Sharks game. Is that not what they ended up showing? Either way, I got the whole game on CSN.

 

I think I saw the whole game on CSN.

[kujay]

NHL.com lists the Blackhawks game being on versus, at least for the first hour. This might end up really sucking for me. The non-versus games have been available on CSN via center ice. But if it's on versus, that feed is blacked out. If they just show the first hour of this game until the previously scheduled ANA/SJ 10:30 eastern game, I will be pissed.

 

It was the same way on Saturday night. The directv (which I think you've said you have) guide showed Versus having the Hawks game for an hour, then the Ducks-Sharks game. Is that not what they ended up showing? Either way, I got the whole game on CSN.

 

I think I saw the whole game on CSN.

 

Yeah, I think this will go the same way as Saturday and CSN won't be blacked out.

 

TSN is confirming Phaneuf is out for tonight. Nice.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Call me a pessimist, but I don't see how the Hawks win this game. Maybe with an insane night from Khabibulin.

[Flames24Rulz]

I have a good feeling about tonight. Hawks win 4-2 getting an empty netter at the end.

 

That's pretty big that Phaneuf is out for the Flames.

[NewUserName]

without phaneuf I have a hard time seeing the Flames winning, never know though

[kujay]

Call me a pessimist, but I don't see how the Hawks win this game. Maybe with an insane night from Khabibulin.

 

Is it that they are in this position for the first time, trying to close out a very experienced team? Cuz I can see that. Otherwise, everything leans the Hawks' way in this one.

[mjohnson71]

So if the 'Hawks win and Ducks wins, round 2 will be:

Detroit vs Anaheim

Chicago vs Vancouver

 

Is that correct?

[kujay]

So if the 'Hawks win and Ducks wins, round 2 will be:

Detroit vs Anaheim

Chicago vs Vancouver

 

Is that correct?

 

Yes. If SJ wins, it's Hawks-SJ and Detroit-Vancouver.

 

And check this out from Kuc. Khabi missed the team bus:

 

http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/icing/2009/04/blackhawksflames-set-for-game-6.html

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Call me a pessimist, but I don't see how the Hawks win this game. Maybe with an insane night from Khabibulin.

 

Is it that they are in this position for the first time, trying to close out a very experienced team? Cuz I can see that. Otherwise, everything leans the Hawks' way in this one.

 

No, I'm not big on believing experience matters. It's ice, there's a puck, and you skate around trying to put it in the net. These guys have been doing it for two decades each, they all have plenty of experience.

 

It's just the way Calgary has played in their home games in this series. They aren't the same team as when we play them in Chicago.

[jersey cubs fan]

Call me a pessimist, but I don't see how the Hawks win this game. Maybe with an insane night from Khabibulin.

 

Is it that they are in this position for the first time, trying to close out a very experienced team? Cuz I can see that. Otherwise, everything leans the Hawks' way in this one.

 

No, I'm not big on believing experience matters. It's ice, there's a puck, and you skate around trying to put it in the net. These guys have been doing it for two decades each, they all have plenty of experience.

 

It's just the way Calgary has played in their home games in this series. They aren't the same team as when we play them in Chicago.

 

They also weren't the same team that played in game 1 and 2. Something happened Saturday that may be like the complete unraveling of a team that knows the opposition is better, the only way they can win is to bully, and that bullying isn't working all that well. They've got the history of first round flameouts, a bunch of injuries, and a questionable goaltender situation.

[kujay]

Call me a pessimist, but I don't see how the Hawks win this game. Maybe with an insane night from Khabibulin.

 

Is it that they are in this position for the first time, trying to close out a very experienced team? Cuz I can see that. Otherwise, everything leans the Hawks' way in this one.

 

No, I'm not big on believing experience matters. It's ice, there's a puck, and you skate around trying to put it in the net. These guys have been doing it for two decades each, they all have plenty of experience.

 

It's just the way Calgary has played in their home games in this series. They aren't the same team as when we play them in Chicago.

 

I don't think there was that much difference in their play in the first four games. Games 1 and 2 were very competitive and Calgary probably should have taken Game 1.

 

And I'll also disagree about the experience. The pressure makes a difference in how the guys play. The small plays that make all the difference will be made by the guys who don't freak out because they've been there before. I worry about Yarmalsson and Walker, even though both were outstanding in Game 5.

 

That said, I continue to believe the Hawks are the vastly more talented team and that will carry them through, either tonight or Wednesday. But let's just get it done tonight, eh?

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I don't think there was that much difference in their play in the first four games. Games 1 and 2 were very competitive and Calgary probably should have taken Game 1.

 

And I'll also disagree about the experience. The pressure makes a difference in how the guys play. The small plays that make all the difference will be made by the guys who don't freak out because they've been there before. I worry about Yarmalsson and Walker, even though both were outstanding in Game 5.

 

That said, I continue to believe the Hawks are the vastly more talented team and that will carry them through, either tonight or Wednesday. But let's just get it done tonight, eh?

 

The experience argument has been done to death on the internet, but I still have trouble believing there is more pressure in the NHL playoffs than there is in the minors and college, knowing that scouts and execs are watching and your performance will determine whether you make hundreds of thousands playing at the highest level or you flame and out go work construction for the rest of your life.

Edited April 27, 2009 by Hairyducked Idiot

[bukie]

I think if the Hawks can just focus on what they do better than their opponent (skating, finesse), and not get caught up in the bullying/physical play, they should win tonight.

 

I remain convinced the Hawks can beat any team outside of Detroit in a 7-game series.

[jersey cubs fan]

I don't think there was that much difference in their play in the first four games. Games 1 and 2 were very competitive and Calgary probably should have taken Game 1.

 

And I'll also disagree about the experience. The pressure makes a difference in how the guys play. The small plays that make all the difference will be made by the guys who don't freak out because they've been there before. I worry about Yarmalsson and Walker, even though both were outstanding in Game 5.

 

That said, I continue to believe the Hawks are the vastly more talented team and that will carry them through, either tonight or Wednesday. But let's just get it done tonight, eh?

 

The experience argument has been done to death on the internet, but I still have trouble believing there is more pressure in the NHL playoffs than there is in the minors and college, knowing that scouts and execs are watching and your performance will determine whether you make hundreds of thousands playing at the highest level of you flame and out go work construction for the rest of your life.

 

Given the extremely noticable to the untrained eye difference between early season NHL hockey and playoff hockey, I have to disagree with you here. Hockey is an emotional/adrenaline fueled sport. The pressure is real. What I think is overblown is the notion that younger players will always be more susceptible to failing under that pressure.

[UMFan83]

Come on Hawks! Lets get the first Chicago playoff round win since April 2007 (Bulls over Heat).

 

Here are the Chicago playoff round wins this decade:

 

2000 - None (White Sox lost to Seattle)

2001 - None (Bears lost to Philadelphia)

2002 - None (Blackhawks lost to St. Louis)

2003 - Cubs beat Atlanta (Cubs lost to Florida)

2004 - None (No Chicago playoff teams)

2005 - White Sox beat Boston, White Sox beat Los Angeles, White Sox beat Houston (Bulls lost to Washington, Bears lost to Carolina)

2006 - Bears beat Seattle, Bears beat New Orleans (Bulls lost to Miami, Bears lost to Indianapolis)

2007 - Bulls beat Miami (Cubs lost to Arizona, Bulls lost to Detroit)

2008 - None (Cubs lost to Los Angeles, White Sox lost to Tampa Bay)

 

So in the entire decade, Chicago has had only 7 playoff series wins. Let's make it 8 tonight Hawks!

[weatherdood]

Come on Hawks! Lets get the first Chicago playoff round win since April 2007 (Bulls over Heat).

 

Here are the Chicago playoff round wins this decade:

 

2000 - None (White Sox lost to Seattle)

2001 - None (Bears lost to Philadelphia)

2002 - None (Blackhawks lost to St. Louis)

2003 - Cubs beat Atlanta (Cubs lost to Florida)

2004 - None (No Chicago playoff teams)

2005 - White Sox beat Boston, White Sox beat Los Angeles, White Sox beat Houston (Bulls lost to Washington, Bears lost to Carolina)

2006 - Bears beat Seattle, Bears beat New Orleans (Bulls lost to Miami, Bears lost to Indianapolis)

2007 - Bulls beat Miami (Cubs lost to Arizona, Bulls lost to Detroit)

2008 - None (Cubs lost to Los Angeles, White Sox lost to Tampa Bay)

 

So in the entire decade, Chicago has had only 7 playoff series wins. Let's make it 8 tonight Hawks!

 

What about the Wolves winning the Calder Cup last year :)

[bcl412]

It's time to do this

 

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[Cynosure]

Wow... Today was SWAMPED at work... I just looked at the clock and realized it was almost 6:45, I thought it was like 4:00. Oh well, guess by the time I get home it will only be an hour to game time!

 

Haven't had a chance to read all the posts in this thread yet... guess I will when I get home.

 

GO HAWKS!

[Cynosure]

I've been waiting so long for this, no one can imagine how excited I am to see the Hawks potentially win a playoff series!

 

But you guys know the track record in games that Cyno is excited about :( I tried my hardest not to be... but seriously...

 

GO HAWKS!!!

 

23 minutes left!

[bcl412]

It's about time. I'm tired as hell but I don't care.

 

GO HAWKS!!!!

[Cynosure]

It's about time. I'm tired as hell but I don't care.

 

GO HAWKS!!!!

 

I am so wired I had to start drinking to calm me down hahahaha... too excited to be tired... I am gonna be hammered by the end of the night most likely.

[Cynosure]

Come on guys!

 

Early PP goal!!!!

[UMFan83]

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Lets end this series tonight!!!