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If you haven’t been watching the Stanley Cup Finals…

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After defeating the Minnesota Wild in their first Western series, and a last minute miraculous comeback against the Detroit Red Wings, then finally beating out the LA Kings in a TRIPLE OVERTIME game the Western Conference Champions, the Chicago Blackhawks are now head to head in a tied (2-2) series against the Eastern Conference Champs the Boston Bruins. Game 1 was an intense game. The physicality and intense pace of the game reflected the immense talent and drive of both teams. The game was held in Chicago and was won by the home team in overtime. The next game starting with the Hawks seeming to dominate the Bruins defensive zone. The next two periods however showed a turn around and the Bruins seemed to outplay the Blackhawks despite a tie going into overtime where the Bruins finally scored on an altogether tired and weak front by the Hawks. The fight for the cup was then transported to Boston where the Bruins dominated game 3, the first game in the series which did not require OT (overtime), which they won 2-1.

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GAME 4:

The Blackhawks got their mojo back and it was evident within the first few seconds of the first period. The first goal came from a slap shot by Michael Handzus during a Bruins power-play (Diss!).  The Hawks continued to  domineer the ice until Saad slipped during a defensive play during the second Bruins power-play and Bergeron evened it out by scoring. With each strong Blackhawks play and break of tie, the Bruins evened it out soon after. There were some memorable goals by Sharp, Kane, Kruger, and Toews on our end until the 5-5 tie at the end of third period. Sharp made Chicago proud when he scored during a Blackhawks power-play breaking the Hawks’ sour streak of wasting 20 power play opportunities in a row! For those who don’t know, a power-play occurs for one team when the other is short a player due to a penalty. The game had some visceral brawls; At one point Duncan Keith was sticked in the face by Jagr. During overtime Brent Seabrook brought it home for the Blackhawks tying the series and providing hope to fans who look forward to once again having the home-court advantage for Game 5.

This picture found on Pinterest should explain a lot. Each team plays a series of seven games against another. Whichever team wins four games first advances.

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