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NHL: Lightning up 2-1

Tonight the Blackhawks attempt to tie up the series at 2. After a stadium deflating loss in Game 3 in the closing minutes, you would expect the stars of Chicago to finally shine and score. So far zero goals from Kane, Toews and Sharp. An injury to Johnny Oduya could mean even more ice time for Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook and Niklas Hjalmarsson. Coach Quinnville has said that Oduya will play Game 4, but we shall see how productive he is on the ice. Speaking of Coach Q, his Blackhawks teams in the playoffs, in Games 4-7 are a remarkable 40-14. Look for the Hawks to jump out to an early lead to keep the Madhouse on Madison rocking all night.

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Cavaliers up 2-1

If you are a fan of basketball and yet haven't watched any of the NBA Finals, you are missing out on one of the greatest Finals performances ever. LeBron James has imposed his will and has lead his injury-riddled team, with its band of no-names (pre-playoffs), to two games away from his 3rd Championship. In the Finals he is averaging 41 points, 12 rebounds, & 8.3 assists. He has nearly wrapped up the MVP of the Finals, now just needs to get a couple more wins. 

On the other side, what can the Warriors do to help get more open looks or paths to the basket for Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Neither has looked comfortable until its usually too late.

NHL: Game 4 in Chicago, Wednesday night @7pm

NBA: Game 4 in Cleveland, Thursday @ 8pm 

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 

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