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Vying on 30 minutes of solid hockey, the Blackhawks were able to pull out a win that could arguably be the most important of the season.
Although the Blackhawks were victimized for a slow start once again, they snowballed into an avalanche of momentum while Corey Crawford held the fort for the first half of the game. Crawford's stellar performance is noted by his .967 save percentage, mimicking his performance of only 24 hours earlier, and certainly rolling with confidence as of late.
“I’m more in control. I thought I was starting to run out of position and ending up out of my net," said Crawford. "I[font=HelveticaNeue,]t was costing us a goal every game. That’s too much."[/font]
Corey's ability to tighten up his game allowed the Blackhawks to survive the 1st period, where they were out-shot 15-4. Unfortunately, NHL officials deemed that Andy McDonald was able to brush a kicked puck into the net with his stick, putting the Blues ahead late in the 1st period.
That goal would stand as the only goal the Blues would score. Mid-way through the 2nd period the scales would start to tip in the Blackhawks direction, although neither team was able to generate a goal in the middle frame.
By the time the 3rd period rolled around, the Blues couldn't handle the uphill battle, and the Blackhawks popped in 3 unanswered goals starting with Duncan Keith finding a hole in Brian Elliot, effectively ending his shutout streak. Later in the period, Dave Bolland's centering feed directed through Elliot to break the tie and force the Blues to opt for the extra attacker in the final minute of the game. Hossa made them pay by converting with an impressive empty net goal to put the Blues away in regulation.
Once again, the Blackhawks failed to convert on the power-play. Which streak will the Blackhawks break first? Scoring a power-play goal? Or getting a shutout?
CALL 'EM UP
Dylan Olsen and Jimmy Hayes both had impressive outings. Both clearly have no problem showing their physical presence and even seem to welcome it.
St. Louis is a blue collar team, they work hard, and they love to hit hard. Having two young players in our system that are willing to stand up and fight back is encouraging for our future sustained success in the Central Division and post-season action.
Olsen in particular has added some snarl to the back-end, a refreshing change of pace having another defenseman that can take a body and win battles in front of the net. Olsen really looks like he may be a perfect fit for Nick Leddy down the line. Both are polar opposites of each other and may be able to cover for each others weaknesses in a similar light that Keith and Seabrook fit as opposites.
BLACKHAWKS THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Corey Crawford
2. Duncan Keith
3. Dylan Olsen
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Although the Blackhawks were victimized for a slow start once again, they snowballed into an avalanche of momentum while Corey Crawford held the fort for the first half of the game. Crawford's stellar performance is noted by his .967 save percentage, mimicking his performance of only 24 hours earlier, and certainly rolling with confidence as of late.
“I’m more in control. I thought I was starting to run out of position and ending up out of my net," said Crawford. "I[font=HelveticaNeue,]t was costing us a goal every game. That’s too much."[/font]
Corey's ability to tighten up his game allowed the Blackhawks to survive the 1st period, where they were out-shot 15-4. Unfortunately, NHL officials deemed that Andy McDonald was able to brush a kicked puck into the net with his stick, putting the Blues ahead late in the 1st period.
That goal would stand as the only goal the Blues would score. Mid-way through the 2nd period the scales would start to tip in the Blackhawks direction, although neither team was able to generate a goal in the middle frame.
By the time the 3rd period rolled around, the Blues couldn't handle the uphill battle, and the Blackhawks popped in 3 unanswered goals starting with Duncan Keith finding a hole in Brian Elliot, effectively ending his shutout streak. Later in the period, Dave Bolland's centering feed directed through Elliot to break the tie and force the Blues to opt for the extra attacker in the final minute of the game. Hossa made them pay by converting with an impressive empty net goal to put the Blues away in regulation.
Once again, the Blackhawks failed to convert on the power-play. Which streak will the Blackhawks break first? Scoring a power-play goal? Or getting a shutout?
CALL 'EM UP
Dylan Olsen and Jimmy Hayes both had impressive outings. Both clearly have no problem showing their physical presence and even seem to welcome it.
St. Louis is a blue collar team, they work hard, and they love to hit hard. Having two young players in our system that are willing to stand up and fight back is encouraging for our future sustained success in the Central Division and post-season action.
Olsen in particular has added some snarl to the back-end, a refreshing change of pace having another defenseman that can take a body and win battles in front of the net. Olsen really looks like he may be a perfect fit for Nick Leddy down the line. Both are polar opposites of each other and may be able to cover for each others weaknesses in a similar light that Keith and Seabrook fit as opposites.
BLACKHAWKS THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Corey Crawford
2. Duncan Keith
3. Dylan Olsen
Click here to view the article
