Chicago Hawkie Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I am so looking forward to this ... Bruins vs. Hawks in a Cup Finals rematch. It will be one of those great 11:30AM starts! Even though the Bruins no longer have Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverly (to name a few). they still have Brad Marchand and Tukka Rask and have added Jarome Iginla (who declined a trade to the Bruins last year). Marian Hossa has come on as of late for the Hawks. I think if the Hawks can stay disciplined and try not to turn the puck over too much, we'll be fine. If we make a parade to the box, then we'll be in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Well, Rask sucked his last time out, so I expect a big bounce back game from him. I'm saying 3-2 Bruins with Riley Smith getting the game winner. Should see a Bickell vs Thornton scrap as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Hawkie Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 @jammer2 Hi jammer! I think that may still be a possibility. The teams are knotted up 1 apiece after one period, and this is no surprise considering both teams are nearly even. It has been a rather feisty game, but also well-played. Hossa had that great goal early in the game and the Hawks nearly scored again after that, but Marchand made a good move on Dunks and tied it up with only about 18 seconds left in the period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Hawkie Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 The Hawks won in a 3-2 shootout, but I think this game was more even than that. I'm not a big fan of shootouts ... think NBA games being decided by free throws if a game is tied after regulation. It seemed like the Hawks. near the end of OT, were playing not to lose whereas the Bruins had a very good chance to win it before the game went to a shootout. Oh well ... a win is a win, so I will take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nossagog Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 That was a fun game to watch. I thought for sure that the Hawk's were going to win in OT. The ice opened up and there was a lot less of the little picks and hooks to slow up the game. Pretty good goaltending on both sides of the the ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 @Chicago Hawkie Hmmm, not bad, got the score right, just messed up the winner. Knew it would relatively low scoring tight checking type of game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Fun game, Rask was solid, the Hawks several times were pressing hard throughout the game and Rask stood tall. lots of energy lots of skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Hawkie Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 @nossagog The Hawks had a great chance early on, starting OT on the power play, but couldn't do anything with it ... d'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Hawkie Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 @jammer2 "Hmmm, not bad, got the score right, just messed up the winner" That's fine ... I'll take it! It was certainly fun to watch ... just like a playoff game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago Hawkie Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 @yave1964 It was indeed a good game for Rask. This game definitely had a playoff feel to it. Maybe a portent of things tp come? (Of course, the Hawks will have to get past St. Louis at some point in the playoffs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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