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Too little to late for the Blackhawks tonight, unable to complete the comeback in a high octane contest between the two Stanley Cup finalists of only two years ago. Unfortunately in this round the Blackhawks could not handle the roller coaster in Philadelphia. The high-flying Flyers pelted Ray Emery with 46 shots while the Blackhawks mustered 34 of their own on Ilya Bryzgalov.
Early in the first period the Blackhawks capitalized in transition with Mayers feeding a hard pass to Hayes, who redirected the shot past Ilya Bryzgalov for his 2nd goal of the year.
On the ensuing face-off Andrew Shaw, in his 2nd shift of his 1st NHL game, dropped the mitts with Zac Rinaldo but the boxing match was not favorable for Shaw. Shaw landed the first few punches but Rinaldo connected with a blow right above Shaws eye which busted open and forced him to get repairs. Although I have no issues with fighting, in this case it was completely unnecessary and untimely considering the Blackhawks had just scored a goal and took the momentum anyway. Nice to see his willingness to fight but use it in aid of a teammate, not for a staged show.
The rest of the period was dominated by the Flyers who eventually netted the equalizer from a carom off the boards. The Blackhawks were able to gain a few more chances in transition, but could not reach the back of the net.
The Blackhawks came out in the 2nd period and dominated the first half with Andrew Shaw eventually fooling a defenseman and slipping a backhand shot past Bryzgalov for his first NHL goal. The lead didn't last long with the Flyers battling back twice as hard. Only 17 seconds later Scott Hartnell batted the puck past Emery and in a flurry Zolnierczyk and van Riemsdyk put the Flyers ahead 4-2.
Despite allowing 4 goals in the first two periods, Emery was very solid considering he was peppered with 34 shots which included several key saves.
In the final frame both teams ramped up their physical play but it almost proved costly for the Blackhawks with Patrick Sharp committing a 4-minute penalty due to an errant high-stick. Fortunately, the penalty-kill was magical to not only kill the penalty but allow Brent Seabrook to convert for a short-handed marker. Merely seconds later the Blackhawks struck again with Patrick Sharp feeding Kane to snipe a shot in the left corner to tie the game.
With a minute and a half left in the 3rd period, the Blackhawks committed another high-sticking penalty with Kane heading to the box. The Blackhawks could not come up with the answer this time as van Riemsdyk potted his 2nd goal of the game which would turn up as the game-winner.
ROOKIE ROULETTE
Jimmy Hayes continued to make his case for a roster spot by scoring his 2nd goal of the year. He was a huge factor in creating many offensive opportunities in the first two periods of the game as well as getting involved physically and owning the Flyers crease in net presence.
Andrew Shaw also had an impressive showing with his own share of opportunities. Grabbing his 1st NHL goal along with a fight (perhaps one he would like to forget) almost allowed him to post a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in his 1st NHL game. Great start to his career and has shown good potential for the future.
Dylan Olsen had a quiet game compared to the other two rookies but still another rookie with a solid showing being able to show his willingness to get involved physically and jump in the play offensively. For a young kid, he played the front of the net fairly well and had no problem tying up forwards and taking the body.
BLACKHAWKS THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Andrew Shaw
2. Jimmy Hayes
3. Ray Emery
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Early in the first period the Blackhawks capitalized in transition with Mayers feeding a hard pass to Hayes, who redirected the shot past Ilya Bryzgalov for his 2nd goal of the year.
On the ensuing face-off Andrew Shaw, in his 2nd shift of his 1st NHL game, dropped the mitts with Zac Rinaldo but the boxing match was not favorable for Shaw. Shaw landed the first few punches but Rinaldo connected with a blow right above Shaws eye which busted open and forced him to get repairs. Although I have no issues with fighting, in this case it was completely unnecessary and untimely considering the Blackhawks had just scored a goal and took the momentum anyway. Nice to see his willingness to fight but use it in aid of a teammate, not for a staged show.
The rest of the period was dominated by the Flyers who eventually netted the equalizer from a carom off the boards. The Blackhawks were able to gain a few more chances in transition, but could not reach the back of the net.
The Blackhawks came out in the 2nd period and dominated the first half with Andrew Shaw eventually fooling a defenseman and slipping a backhand shot past Bryzgalov for his first NHL goal. The lead didn't last long with the Flyers battling back twice as hard. Only 17 seconds later Scott Hartnell batted the puck past Emery and in a flurry Zolnierczyk and van Riemsdyk put the Flyers ahead 4-2.
Despite allowing 4 goals in the first two periods, Emery was very solid considering he was peppered with 34 shots which included several key saves.
In the final frame both teams ramped up their physical play but it almost proved costly for the Blackhawks with Patrick Sharp committing a 4-minute penalty due to an errant high-stick. Fortunately, the penalty-kill was magical to not only kill the penalty but allow Brent Seabrook to convert for a short-handed marker. Merely seconds later the Blackhawks struck again with Patrick Sharp feeding Kane to snipe a shot in the left corner to tie the game.
With a minute and a half left in the 3rd period, the Blackhawks committed another high-sticking penalty with Kane heading to the box. The Blackhawks could not come up with the answer this time as van Riemsdyk potted his 2nd goal of the game which would turn up as the game-winner.
ROOKIE ROULETTE
Jimmy Hayes continued to make his case for a roster spot by scoring his 2nd goal of the year. He was a huge factor in creating many offensive opportunities in the first two periods of the game as well as getting involved physically and owning the Flyers crease in net presence.
Andrew Shaw also had an impressive showing with his own share of opportunities. Grabbing his 1st NHL goal along with a fight (perhaps one he would like to forget) almost allowed him to post a Gordie Howe Hat Trick in his 1st NHL game. Great start to his career and has shown good potential for the future.
Dylan Olsen had a quiet game compared to the other two rookies but still another rookie with a solid showing being able to show his willingness to get involved physically and jump in the play offensively. For a young kid, he played the front of the net fairly well and had no problem tying up forwards and taking the body.
BLACKHAWKS THREE STARS OF THE GAME
1. Andrew Shaw
2. Jimmy Hayes
3. Ray Emery
Click here to view the article
