Ya I thought it was a relatively even game. Hawks came out strong, and Tampa fought back. The two teams are just very evenly matched - neither has had more than a one goal lead through five games. Interesting no OTs given the circumstances.
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Yup Hawks best game of series. Their exit out of zone was much better and they countered Tampa’s relentless forecheck with some better passing.
Crazy stats…
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The Blackhawks improved to 42-14 in Games 4-7 since the start of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including an 8-2 record this year. Since 2012, they have won 18 of 22 contests in Games 5-7 (8-2 on the road).
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The Blackhawks also improved to 17-1 in Games 5-7 of series in which they have been tied at 2-2 since the start of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their lone such loss was in Game 5 of this year’s Western Conference Final at ANA (5-4 OT L).
Hawks looked more confortable and crisp in transition out of defensive zone finally. Also pestered tampa more coming out of theirs. One thing I didnt love was the hawks spacing on the move through the blue line. Seemed to get in eachothers way a few times.
Lol! You edited and added to above while I was typing. But pretty much observed the same from last nights effort.
Ya thats a tough ticket and pill to swallow.
But fans should be on feet the whole game!
wow how does stamkos miss that…looked like a d league play not lifting the puck. wtf
Toews too. Slipped and went to knees. Could only put stick shaft flat on ice.
Lol! Texting buddy back n forth. Commented how badass Keith is and he would make a great fwd. Then boom. SCORE! 
This game is fucking nerve-racking. Hawks need to just win already!!
32-0-0 when leading after 2 periods this season just flashed across the intermission report. Damn!
^^ but that just seems meaningless right now. Tampa is going to come back. FUCK!!
Hahahaha! Deep breaths, hang on and enjoy the excitement of another Stanley Cup. Hawks got this.
Man you really deserve to eat shit on that jinx call. Clochner will kill you if it happens.
Tampa’s big guns have gone on vacation. Somewhat perplexing.
Shhhhh
Nobody say a word of encouragement or confidence
Ain’t superstitious to worry about that jynx BS!
HAWKS!!! Speechless.
Fireworks going off already - chi-town is gonna be crazy tonight, weather notwithstanding.
That’s how you dominate a fucking game.
Awesome stuff. What a great series. Fun to watch and root for!
Crawford’s gotta be MVP. Stellar series for him.
You’re kidding right?
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Chicago is just too solid to lose when they get in these series. Toews is insane on the draws. It’s incredible how many important shifts he takes.
Not sure you Americans know but the Stanley Cup is late getting there due to flooding in Chicago. Pretty funny.
Keith MVP. Saki right.
Timonen will get Cup first from Tazer