Overtime Struggles Continue

Blackhawks Fall in OT Yet Again

Blues score to win another O.T. 
source: www.cbssports.com

Is it possible the Chicago Blackhawks have carried there regular season overtime omen into the first round of the "Quest for the Cup", most would be likely to think so. While the first game of the series was a tremendous fight, the Blackhawks had the lead by one goal into the late minutes of the game. The only problem with a one goal lead in playoff hockey is the chances of keeping the lead are unlikely. Well with about one minute left, the Blackhawks would lose their one goal lead and head into a triple overtime loss. As the Chicago fans stayed hopeful as they always are, we believed in our team and cheered for them as every player left everything they had on the ice. 

Only down one game into the series, the Blackhawks were surely gonna get vengeance in the second game on saturday afternoon. There was only one problem, in stead of coming out of the gate with fire on their backs, the Hawks looked like a bunch of mens league players chasing the puck as the Blues walked over them. After letting the Blues take a first period 2 goal lead, Coach Q must have gave an extremely motivational speech because the Hawks would then go on a three goal tear scoring one in the second and two in the third. besides playing most of the game on the penalty kill, the team looked great and Hawks fans were hopeful that the team would be able to hold on to a much needed win in St. Louis territory. Instead, Seabrook decides to annihilate Backes of the Blues, and not only get thrown out of the game with 5 minutes remaining, but also give the Blues a 5 min power play. Just what the Hawks needed right? Although the Blackhawks were playing strong, it was destined that the Blues would pull their goalie be able to burry one home, and thats exactly what happened with a few seconds remaining. Although dramatic, there was still a game to be played, as both teams would battle it out in yet another overtime game. As we all know the Blackhawks have been absolutely horrible in overtime during the regular season, and with another overtime loss to start the series, it was only fate that the Blues would win it again. 

Although down 2 games, and the loss of Seabrook due to suspension, we must not worry Hawks fans because the Blues will be coming back to the madhouse. On monday night in Chicago, the Blues will have to endure the boys on the ice and their 20 some thousand die-hards behind the glass. The Blackhawks are a great team at home, and will definitely need to bring the series back to St. Louis tied up. 

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