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