Last night it seemed the Chicago had forgotten the basics, they were down 2 nothing at the end of the first period both goals scored on power plays. So much for keeping out of the box, boys. Sami Salo found his moment at 5:35 and Alexander Edler at 6:44 for Vancouver's first two goals. It is unknown what coach Joel Quenneville said to his team during the first period break perhaps it was what was vibrating off of our living room walls ...
"60 minutes of hockey, do not make a mistake, for at this level mistakes turn into power plays. Power plays become goals. Blackhawks, DO NOT leave Roberto Luongo alone in the crease, somebody has to stay on top of him. Meanwhile keep someone close to Nikolai Khabibulin." Something like that was screamed out the back door and into our alley last night during the first period break. Somehow the neighbors seemed to take it in their stride, living two miles from Wrigley Field somebody always seems to be screaming about some sports team. However,I digress!
Second period started and the Mighty Hawks took to to the ice. By the end of the period we were looking for the third leg of a hat trick from not one but two Hawks Patrick Sharp and Dave Bolland. Third period goals by Patrick Kane and Ben Eager brought Chicago's total to 6 goals to 3 for Vancouver. The young team from Chicago had pulled up their skate straps and pulled it off, the series is tied 1:1. They will return to the United Center on Tuesday with the knowledge that not only can they beat these Nucks they can beat them in their own house in front of their own fans. Just think of how well they will do in front of those committed to Chief BlackHawk!
How many hours is it till puck drop?
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