[A] Toews, Sharp Cook Ducks: 6-5 Win

[Ton]

Patrick Sharp scored a hat trick and Jonathan Toews sparked the Hawks comeback with a five point night to lead the Hawks to victory Friday afternoon over the Anaheim Ducks.



The Blackhawks trailed the Ducks 4-2 going into the third period, but Jonathan Toews took over the final frame with a dominating four point period leaving Blackhawk fans saying "Sidney who?"



Quennevilles line juggling finally proved to be effective when he placed Sharp with Toews and Stalberg to re-kindle the magic on the 1st line. Not only did the offense get back on track by pummeling the Ducks with 42 shots and forcing Carlyle to hook Hiller, but the power-play went 2-for-7. Both units potted a goal, Andrew Brunette fed Dave Bolland for a perfect pass and Jonathan Toews netted the game winner on the power-play as well.



Although the Blackhawks allowed five goals, the defense played well with Duncan Keith leading the way posting a multi-point night along with many great defensive plays and Brent Seabrook getting on the positive side of the score-sheet in his return with a plus-2.



Goaltending was not particularly strong with Crawford allowing five goals on 28 shots, but he stood tall in the third period allowing the Hawks to complete the comeback. I suppose all that matters is that he made the saves when it counted, however he has to dig deeper and find another level to his game if the Blackhawks want to contend.



CAPTAIN SERIOUS, GETS SERIOUS



Jonathan Toews exploded onto the scene with the Blackhawks trailing 4-2 showing the hockey world that he refuses to lose. A circus trip that looked to be full of failure can still turn into a respectable trip thanks to the captain.



His dominating performance coupled with the leadership shown by Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp could make this the best core of leaders in the entire NHL - not to mention the ongoing list of others in the locker room.



It's simple, these guys hate to lose and they did not allow this game to slip away like they did in Calgary and Edmonton. Reminiscent of 2009-10? I think so.



BLACKHAWKS STARS OF THE GAME



1. Jonathan Toews

2. Patrick Sharp

3. Duncan Keith



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[PatrickShart]

I think Kruger is playing better by the game....very impressed with him

 

[Pez68]

I think Kruger is playing better by the game....very impressed with him

Have to agree. He's starting to find a lot of confidence. Toews really carried the team to a win tonight.

 

[Ton]

I've liked Kruger since day one, can't disagree.

 

[mikita's helmet]

Kruger's been excellent, PK, forechecking, passing, going to the net and could easily have 3 or 4 more goals, too, tonight's shot just missing when the Hawks were down 4-2 being a perfect example.

 

[howcho]

I am becoming a fan of #16 as well. I would love to see him with another 4 inches and 30 lbs. He is not afraid of the dirty areas and I do believe he drew a penalty or two. Now where the **** is Carbomb?

 

[bookjones]

I've liked Kruger since day one, can't disagree.

Ditto.



Too much innate hockey IQ (besides smooth skating and hands) to meatheadedly write off because he didn't put on another 20 lbs. in the offseason. The weight/muscle can always be achieved, hockey IQ can't always be learned. FANTASTIC and prescient pick up back in the 5th Round back in 2009.

 

[howcho]

Did you call me a Meathead, Archie (bj)?



Edited to add punctuation; seeing that I am replying to you-know-who.

 

[bookjones]

Did you call me a Meathead, Archie (bj)?



Edited to add punctuation; seeing that I am replying to you-know-who.

LOL! You get point points for the All in the Family highjinks Edith Cho.



Ummm, to be honest I don't recall specifically what members here and at other Hawks places were saying send his ass down or he's not ready or even people who weren't impressed with his limited amount of games last season or even just not impressed and thinking he was NHL material period. Just know that there were some. I would have preferred he put on more mass over the summer but he didn't so it is what it is but I always said you could see the glimpses of his talent that had him kick ass in the SEL even last year when he was put in that trial by fire situation. And there are always gonna be folks who scream for more offense from him---that's not what his junior and SEL success were based on if they'd look into it. He racked up filthy, gawdy Assist numbers---he's a a pass first playmaking C. . .just like what Hossa has always needed here.



In any event he and Frolik were dogged on the forecheck tonight!!!!

 

[Tater]

Did you call me a Meathead, Archie (bj)?



Edited to add punctuation; seeing that I am replying to you-know-who.

Stifle it will you Eee-dit ?!?!?

 

[howcho]

WTF? are you both ....eh... That would be Michael, not Edith

 

[bierboy]

I have to say I'm concerned about our goaltending. Our differential for the year is only +4, and Crow has looked less and less confident with each game. If this doesn't right itself, we could be in for some trying times...

 

[Ton]

Agreed, I think a lot of people are looking at our defense right now but after this game, I think Crawford deserves a look. The D made some great plays, could have been much worse for the Hawks because Crawford simply is not making the big saves right now.



The only positive I would say is that he settled down in the third and only gave up one goal (which was in the final 7 seconds anyway). That was good to see.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

I think Kruger is playing better by the game....very impressed with him

Agreed.



Another good game by Stalberg as well.

 

[Ton]

Woah, we'll need to save that screenshot! LOL



I agree though. Stalberg and Toews seem to work well, I'm kinda surprised the bromance has lasted this long with Q as the bench boss.



11 pts in his last 14 games... not bad. Definitely not a top line player, but he's our best option right now for that role and a good secondary scorer.