Game 5 Wild at Blackhawks (Blackhawks lead 3-1)5/9/13 8:30 PM CT CSNChicago/NBCSN

[nwfisch]

Shutout streak over.

 

[Franko725]

3-1 Hawks. Stellar PK, then a brain fart from the Hawks afterwards.

 

[Franko725]

Shaw! 4-1 Hawks.

 

[nwfisch]

Shaw with a quick answer.

 

[Franko725]

Lines are rolling, but wouldn't mind seeing Kruger in between Sharp/Kane at some point. Handzus has been so-so there since he had a solid start with them. I referred to Kruger's offensive ability at the beginning of the season as a "black hole". Always loved his overall game, but he has improved big time offensively. Great patience and had a great eye for finding guys in the soft spot of the slot. Really hope the Blackhawks see this and give him a bigger role moving forward, whether it be this year or the next.

Handzus would be fine on the fourth line. I agree that Kruger would be a better fit up on the second line. Would really like to see Smith or one of the other wingers on the 4th line instead of Carcillo come Game 1 of the Conference Semis.

 

[DMelt36]

Think it's time to find a new line for Handzus.

http://timeonice.com/shots1213.php?gamenumber=30155

 

[HawkWriter]

Handzus would be fine on the fourth line. I agree that Kruger would be a better fit up on the second line. Would really like to see Smith or one of the other wingers on the 4th line instead of Carcillo come Game 1 of the Conference Semis.

Carcillo (and Sharp) will both supposedly be going under the knife this offseason most likely. Sharp should play when not 100%, not too sure about Carcillo. Thought Morin has looked good when he played this year and even played with that edge that is desirable for the 4th line.

 

[Franko725]

These start times are brutal. I am exhausted, but cannot go to bed til the game is over.

Wild look like they have given up hope. I was sitting here trying to get myself worried about playing the Sharks...then I realized that the team that they just steam rolled was the Canucks. Not so worried after thinking about that.

 

[HawkWriter]

Would really like to see the Blackhawks go for the kill shot in this third. Play to win instead of playing to not lose. Last thing the Hawks need is to back up into the 2nd round.

 

[DMelt36]

Already bored with this seres. Is it the 2nd round yet? Maybe the game will end before Ryan Suter's body disintegrates from him skating 30+ minutes every night.

5-1 Hawks.