2014-2015 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

[Brian707]

 

Regardless, they have won a road game in 16 of the 17 series they've played under Q (only one they didn't was 09 WCF against Detroit), so I'm willing to bet we win one of the 2 games, if not game 6 to close it out.

 

 

Yeah that is nice! As for game 3's on the road, Hawks are 1-9 under Q.

[biittner77]

 

Regardless, they have won a road game in 16 of the 17 series they've played under Q (only one they didn't was 09 WCF against Detroit), so I'm willing to bet we win one of the 2 games, if not game 6 to close it out.

 

 

Yeah that is nice! As for game 3's on the road, Hawks are 1-9 under Q.

 

A couple things to take away there. The first couple games are a feeling out process. Q wants to see how the other team adjusts then adjusts to what they're trying to do. Game 3 on the road shows the match ups that the other team wants to dictate with last change. The other team is more desperate since they are typically down 0-2 at that point. Q may not be the best in game strategist but he puts together a pretty good game plan once he knows what to expect from the other coach.

 

As for this game, scoring first will be really important, especially for the Wild. Their style flourishes when playing with the lead. The Hawks don't mind playing from behind but if they can score first it will force the Wild to start taking chances earlier than they ordinarily like to.

 

I look for the Wild to try to turn this into a track meet. Waiting for the Hawks to make mistakes hasn't worked so far (or at least didn't last night). The key to beating the Hawks this year is a relentless forecheck. The Wild have the players to do that. The question then becomes who's defense cracks first.

[Brian707]

Looks like there was a power outage in St Paul late last night/early this morning. Ice was very slushy at the morning skate.

[UMFan83]

Looks like there was a power outage in St Paul late last night/early this morning. Ice was very slushy at the morning skate.

 

Any line changes in the morning skate? I shouldn't be worried about this but there's always the fear that Q will bench Teuvo. He had a great game on Sunday so hopefully he's earned some rope from Q.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

I'm placing no expectations on this game whatsoever. Road game 3s when up 2-0 are always completely clown shows for us.

[Brian707]

Looks like there was a power outage in St Paul late last night/early this morning. Ice was very slushy at the morning skate.

 

Any line changes in the morning skate? I shouldn't be worried about this but there's always the fear that Q will bench Teuvo. He had a great game on Sunday so hopefully he's earned some rope from Q.

 

 

No line changes(thankfully) but Versteeg did make the trip :banghead:

[Brian707]

I'm placing no expectations on this game whatsoever. Road game 3s when up 2-0 are always completely clown shows for us.

 

 

Yeah, I agree but I do think this comes back to the UC 3-1 on Saturday, unlike last year.

[Guest]

Looks like there was a power outage in St Paul late last night/early this morning. Ice was very slushy at the morning skate.

 

is this some gamesmanship [expletive] like bill walsh taking down his own headsets so the other team would have to

[Brian707]

Looks like there was a power outage in St Paul late last night/early this morning. Ice was very slushy at the morning skate.

 

is this some gamesmanship [expletive] like bill walsh taking down his own headsets so the other team would have to

 

 

Ha! I thought the same thing, but no I guess the whole area near the arena was out of power for a few hours.

[UMFan83]

I'm placing no expectations on this game whatsoever. Road game 3s when up 2-0 are always completely clown shows for us.

 

You'd like to win all of them, but yeah this one will be the most difficult to win. If we win, great, if we lose just don't lose badly and give them momentum.

[rawaction]

I'm placing no expectations on this game whatsoever. Road game 3s when up 2-0 are always completely clown shows for us.

 

You'd like to win all of them, but yeah this one will be the most difficult to win. If we win, great, if we lose just don't lose badly and give them momentum.

 

I'm expecting loss. Hoping for no implosion in goal causing controversy.

[Butterscup1679666578]

showtime!

[RynoRules]

Hammer is having some issues handling the puck and cheating in his zone. Craw has bailed him out a couple of times.

[UMFan83]

Ugh. Wild making big push and now a PP. can the Hawks hang on?

[RynoRules]

Feels like we miss the net every other shot

[UMFan83]

Man good looks at the open net. Hope it doesn't come to bite us. 45.2 long seconds to hold on.

[Careless]

Why are they playing For Whom The Bell Tolls in Minnesota with them about to lose the game?

[UMFan83]

HELL YEAH! We win the game we never win. 4 chances to put them away I like our odds.

 

Fantastic game Craw.

[Butterscup1679666578]

thank god for this team. this would be a rough week if hawks were down in the series. finish it off on thursday and get some rest.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

My hockey/baseball interest balance has shifted considerably in the last week.

[Soul]

I didn't want to jinx it but Craw was a monster tonight!

[Guest]

What a game by Crawford.

[sweetpeteman]

Chant now you bastards!

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Chant now you bastards!

 

People who chant the opposing team's goalie's name when he's playing well deserve to see their team swept. Then contracted.

[Thurman Merman]

Love Crawford pitching a shutout while those fans were chanting his name.