Another 2-1 Blackhawks Win!

The Chicago Blackhawks snuck out another win in Game 5 from the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2-1 in Florida. Which now sets the table for Lord Stanley's Cup to be in the Madhouse on Monday night. Coach Quinnville's record now goes to 42-14(.750 win ptg) in playoff games 4-7. So there will be even more a buzz throughout the city of Chicago this weekend, with Kane & Toews jerseys covering the city.

The Blackhawks goals were netted by Patrick Sharp in the first with assists from Tuevo Taravian & Cpt. Johnny Toews. Antione Vermette had the game winner in the third period, which was assisted by Kris Verteeg. The Lightning followed in the second period with a goal by Valtteri Filppula assisted by Jason Garrison & Anton Stralman. Corey Crawford was amazing again in goal collecting saves on 31 of 32 shots on goal.

Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final will be Monday night at pm on NBCSN.

I'm predicting a 4-1 Blackhawks win

Hawks with Comeback Win!!

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The Chicago Blackhawks managed to overcome their Power Play ineptness, to prevail to a 2-1 Game 1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Scoring 2 goals within 1:58 of ice time in the 3rd period to give Chicago fans more stress, just like they always do.

The youngster, Teuvo Teravainen, was the star of Game 1. He shot a laser to the top left corner for the game tying goal with help from one of his teammates, Marcus Kruger, shielding Tampa Bay goalie, Ben Bishop. Within 100 seconds he was poking away the puck from Lightning defender, J.T. Brown, and got it to the stick of Antoine Vermette for the game winner.

It was an exciting game to watch live, Tampa Bay got the lead early with an amazing deflection off Alex Killorn's stick. The rest of the game was catch up for Chicago, who's rushes, kept making you think there was a comeback looming. Both teams managed to kill the opposing teams Power play opportunities (CHI 0-3, TB 0-2)

Game 2 is Saturday night at 6:15 CDT on NBC

NHL Stanley Cup Game 1 Highlights

Game 1 Box Score

Stanley Cup Preview

This year's Final sets up to be an exciting one, with all the star power and speed on the ice. 

For the Blackhawks, this is familiar territory with it being the 3 Cup Final appearance in 6 years, hoisting 2 Cups. We all know the names Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews & Marian Hossa, but this year's postseason star has been defenseman, Duncan Keith. The future Hall of Famer has lived on the ice the the Hawk zone, keeping goalie Corey Crawford away from as many pucks as possible. 

As for who Keith will be chasing around, that mainly would be Steven Stamkos. He seems to be the catalyst of the Tampa Bay offense, who makes their first appearance in the Cup Final since they won it in 2004.

Both teams have shown they can beat quality teams along the way to their match-up. All hockey fans are hoping for an instant classic.I'm sure most hope it can match the NBA Finals. 

I'm predicting Chicago in 6 games!

Coverage begins at 7pm on NBC 

Check out all the action and reaction here: Blackhawks vs. Lightning