2014-2015 STANLEY CUP CHAMPION CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

[kujay]

So, looking like a first-round matchup with Nashville. Unless they continue to fall apart. We could get MN in the 2-3 matchup.

 

And if we play decently well we can earn home ice in that series. We have 3 games in hand and only 4 points behind if the tiebreaker is H2H we have that as well.

 

Oh yeah it's far more likely that we pass NSH than MN does.

[kujay]

Got hosed on an identical play in Phoenix last week. Got it back just there.

[sweetpeteman]

That was a nice goal by Richards.

[UMFan83]

2 games, about 122 minutes played and 2 total goals scored between the Hawks and Rangers.

[Butterscup1679666578]

As a hockey fan, I'd love to see a seven game Stanley Cup series between the Hawks and Rangers...

 

As someone who values their health, though? Nah.

[bukie]

12 games to play, 3 pts off the President's Trophy pace.

[jersey cubs fan]

should not have gone out to dinner after that game

[Brian707]

So, looking like a first-round matchup with Nashville. Unless they continue to fall apart. We could get MN in the 2-3 matchup.

 

And if we play decently well we can earn home ice in that series. We have 3 games in hand and only 4 points behind if the tiebreaker is H2H we have that as well.

 

First tiebreaker is R.O.W. Which the Hawks should get that if the catch Nashville

[UMFan83]

Dammit. Great chance to tie Nashville for 2nd and be 2 points behind STL for first with a game in hand on both and we go down 2-0 after 1

[kujay]

Yeah they look terrible. Just standing around.

[jersey cubs fan]

Well that's no fun

[biittner77]

I wonder if they are just trying to avoid a 1st round match up with the Wild so they're going to do just enough to finish 2nd or 3rd without risking winning the Central but not having the best record. The Ducks keep piling up points even though they've already more or less clinched 1st in the Pacific. It would be hilarious if they wound up with the Kings in the 1st round again.

 

As for the Hawks, They don't need home ice to get past the Preds. They can then take their chances with the Blues/ Wild survivor.

 

I believe a [expletive] will be given tonight. All they have to do is score first and that will suck the life out of a team not going anywhere.

[kujay]

Wow, can't leave Shaw wide open in the crease.

[kujay]

I believe a [expletive] will be given tonight. All they have to do is score first and that will suck the life out of a team not going anywhere.

 

They're following your script. That Sharp goal was purrty.

[kujay]

Didn't deserve that win at all. But huge 2 points.

[biittner77]

Didn't deserve that win at all. But huge 2 points.

 

I give some credit to the 'Canes for coming out after the 1st with their hair on fire. What causes concern is that their back end is terrible and the Hawks couldn't/ didn't take advantage the way they should.

[Brian707]

Now 3pts behind STL and 2 behind Nashville with a game in hand on both. I personally would like them to finish 2nd and have home ice vs Nashville and let St Louis deal with what will probably be Minnesota. The Ducks will probably finish 1st in the West but everyone seems so bunched up. LA might not get in, but they could also jump up to 2nd in the Pacific.

[biittner77]

Now 3pts behind STL and 2 behind Nashville with a game in hand on both. I personally would like them to finish 2nd and have home ice vs Nashville and let St Louis deal with what will probably be Minnesota. The Ducks will probably finish 1st in the West but everyone seems so bunched up. LA might not get in, but they could also jump up to 2nd in the Pacific.

 

LA has a pretty brutal schedule from what I've heard. I think at this point bot WCs are coming from the Central so LA will have to pass the Flames to get in. I think the Canucks will hold on to 2nd.

 

If the Wild were smart, they'd aim for the 2nd WC spot so they could breeze through the Pacific Division instead of having to slug their way through the Central.

 

LA have Rangers, Isles, Wild and Hawks. Canucks have Jets, Avs, Stars and Blues. It's hard to see the Kings gaining ground on them during that stretch at least

Edited March 24, 2015 by biittner77

[Brian707]

Now 3pts behind STL and 2 behind Nashville with a game in hand on both. I personally would like them to finish 2nd and have home ice vs Nashville and let St Louis deal with what will probably be Minnesota. The Ducks will probably finish 1st in the West but everyone seems so bunched up. LA might not get in, but they could also jump up to 2nd in the Pacific.

 

LA has a pretty brutal schedule from what I've heard. I think at this point bot WCs are coming from the Central so LA will have to pass the Flames to get in. I think the Canucks will hold on to 2nd.

 

If the Wild were smart, they'd aim for the 2nd WC spot so they could breeze through the Pacific Division instead of having to slug their way through the Central.

 

 

Wow! You are right LA has it tough. 7 of 10 on the road to close out the season.

 

 

Tue. Mar. 24 Los Angeles N.Y. Rangers 4:00 PM NBCSN

Thu. Mar. 26 Los Angeles N.Y. Islanders 4:00 PM FSW

Sat. Mar. 28 Los Angeles Minnesota 5:00 PM FSW

Mon. Mar. 30 Los Angeles Chicago 5:30 PM NBCSN

Thu. Apr. 2 Edmonton Los Angeles 7:30 PM FSW

Sat. Apr. 4 Colorado Los Angeles 7:00 PM FSW

Mon. Apr. 6 Los Angeles Vancouver 7:00 PM PRIME

Tue. Apr. 7 Los Angeles Edmonton 6:30 PM PRIME

Thu. Apr. 9 Los Angeles Calgary 6:00 PM FSW

Sat. Apr. 11 San Jose Los Angeles 12:00 PM NBC

[UMFan83]

Gah tonight was a great chance to gain ground as St Louis was in Pittsburgh and Nashville had to play Montreal. Of course both teams got OT victories.

[Brian707]

Also Minnesota and LA won. No help tonight

[jersey cubs fan]

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 8s8 seconds ago

#Blackhawks team doctor on the ice checking on Corey Crawford. Goalie leaving the ice.

[Banedon]

Chris Kuc ‏@ChrisKuc 8s8 seconds ago

#Blackhawks team doctor on the ice checking on Corey Crawford. Goalie leaving the ice.

 

Back on the ice already apparently.

[Brian707]

Lines tonight

 

Saad Toews Shaw

Sharp Vermette Hossa

Bickell Richards TT

Nordstrom Kruger Versteeg

 

 

Shaw on the top line :shock:

[Flames24Rulz]

Lines tonight

 

Saad Toews Shaw

Sharp Vermette Hossa

Bickell Richards TT

Nordstrom Kruger Versteeg

 

 

Shaw on the top line :shock:

 

Ugh.