WCF Game 3 IGT Chicago Blackhawks at LA Kings 6/4/13 8:00 PM CT (Hawks lead 2-0)

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[TheChicagoFan]

I think the Kings will win. Blackhawks will be too comfortable with the series lead and the Kings are tough to beat at home.

 

[DewsSox79]

2-1 hawks.

 

[dabynsky]

Just need to split here, but have to love the way the Hawks have played so far in the series.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

Just need to split here, but have to love the way the Hawks have played so far in the series.

That's what I think they'll do. Split in LA. I think they'll win in 5. They are just absolutely dominating right now.

 

[Franko725]

Going with the Kings in game 3. I think that it will be a lot like game 3 against Minny, where the Kings will just have to play all out. Let's face it, this IS a must win for LA. Hawks will take game 4 and close it out in game 5 at home on Saturday.

 

[TL1961]

I wanted to see the Hawks play Game 2 as if it was Game 7 and avoid the letdown they had in Detroit series.

Mission accomplished in a big way.

Now I ask to see the same......do NOT go to LA and "concede" Game 3. (I know they won't "concede....but play this game like you need it.....keep the foot on the gas.)

 

[X]

Let's get it tonight....heard last night that the last time a team came back from 0-2 to win in the Conference Finals was like...'96 or something (Ironically, Pitt came back to beat Boston)

 

[DewsSox79]

i want to be up 3-0!

 

[B18]

Are we stuck with those same assholes who announced game 2??
Gonna be interesting to see how the kings play tonight.

 

[Gunzaan]

Yes, Panger's crew is doing our entire series, I believe. They moved Endzo off the Hawks after Detroit fans complained over homerism.

X-factor : didn't Pittsburgh come back from 0-2 in their 2009 run? Or maybe I'm thinking of the actual Finals against Detroit.

Regardless, this is due or die for the Kings. Does Richards play? That will be big. Kopitar is obviously playing hurt and Dustin Brown might be nursing an injury as well. Look for the Kings to come out strong in the first. Can Crow keep them in the game long enough for them to make adjustments and change the momentum? It will be difficult, but its 3 games in 4 days for both teams and we are much healthier then they are.

On a side note, while I love South Park, the "Go Kings Go" from the jumbotron Cartman is BY FUCKING FAR the most annoying thing I have ever heard from a sporting event. It doesn't even sound like Cartman's voice (it sounds like a drunk Roseanne Barr) and it literally makes my ears bleed. Hopefully, I can mute it in time.

 

[VivaLaResistance1333]

I don't think their home ice is going to bother them much at all. I do however think the Kings will come out strong in game 3 better than they did in the first two. Hawks simply know how to win on the road, 3-1 Hawks.

 

[Mr. Jones]

I wanted to see the Hawks play Game 2 as if it was Game 7 and avoid the letdown they had in Detroit series.

Mission accomplished in a big way.

Now I ask to see the same......do NOT go to LA and "concede" Game 3. (I know they won't "concede....but play this game like you need it.....keep the foot on the gas.)

I agree, coach Q needs to instill a peddle to the metal attitude in the guys and not let off, a win by the Hawks after an all out LA effort would
demoralize the defending champs big time. No time to coast or concede anything!

 

[Captain Iago]

i want to be up 3-0!

Your boy Kop looks like complete and utter shit. In two games it seems like he's played a total of 3 mins. Lets keep it that way.

 

[Gunzaan]

Their leading scorer, Mike Richards, is out for game 3.

 

[DrGonzo]

I expect the Kings to come out chippy and looking for big hits. If the Blackhawks can keep their heads on swivels and avoid retaliating they might win this one. Does anyone else think LA made a mistake by benching Quick in game 2? It's like saying you're the heart and soul of this team unless you **** up, then we'll dump you.

 

[Diehardfan]

Their leading scorer, Mike Richards, is out for game 3.

That can't hurt....

 

[Gunzaan]

I expect the Kings to come out chippy and looking for big hits. If the Blackhawks can keep their heads on swivels and avoid retaliating they might win this one. Does anyone else think LA made a mistake by benching Quick in game 2? It's like saying you're the heart and soul of this team unless you **** up, then we'll dump you.

Nah, I think it was the right move. The whole King's team/organization knows who their MVP is and Quick has been bad in back-to-back games over his career. If the Hawks would have put 2-3 MORE goals on him, it might have started creeping into his head. Instead, pull him, let him rest for a day and a half and rely on him again. I'm sure Quick will be back to his usual game 1-type performance.

 

[TheChicagoFan]

I think the Kings will be much more physical this game. They do lead in hits in the series, but the big hits and physical dominance has pretty much been from the Hawks. That was the Kings big advantage over the Hawks and they haven't used it. I expect them to come out hitting hard in the first period.

Would love to see a game 3 win, but I see the Kings having a good game. Quick will bounce back from a bad game 2.

 

[DMelt36]

Your boy Kop looks like complete and utter shit. In two games it seems like he's played a total of 3 mins. Lets keep it that way.

Lots of speculation out there that Kop is playing hurt.