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Hawks Win Sixth Straight, by an Inch

Posted on November 10, 2011 at 01:55 PM.

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The Hawks seem to be on to something here, defense first, and the offense will follow. Another tight checking period to start this one with only a total of 10 shots being fired at the netminders. One of those 10 found the back of the net as Michael Frolik finished a sweet dish from Hossa on the power play to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Crawford wasn't tested much, but did make a big save late in the period on Joe Thornton to keep the Hawks ahead

As expected the Sharks came out in the second period with a purpose, to hit, and get shots to the net, they did both. The Sharks limited the Hawks to 4 shots in the second perios while getting 11 for themselves. Handzus was in the right place at the right time as he was able to convert a turnover into a goal to tie the game up at 1. Really was a tough break as the puck went off a Hawks defenseman's stick right to Handzus on the door step, the Hawks need to ratchet up the intensity if they want a chance at two points tonight.

Anyones game as we go to the third, and both teams came out wanting those points. The flow to the third period was fantastic, back and forth with each goalie making big saves. The Hawks were able to take the lead early in the thirs with great net presence. Sean O'Donnell rifled a shot from the point with Bolland parked in front, Niemi made the save but couldn't control the rebound and Stalberg put it home for the lead. The game was even for the remainder of the third even when the Hawks had a two man advantage that they couldn't capatilize on. Usually when that happens the team that fails doesn't secure the win. That is almost what happened as a furious finish to the game had the sharks game tying goal saved by Duncan Keith as it trickled thru Crawford with less then 10 seconds left, 6 in a row!

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

I did a bunch of editing on youtube to shorten the clips, it said it worked, then it didn't, I apologize if there is a delay, there shouldn't be.

Dec 11, 2011	1	2	3	F
SJS (14-10-3)	0	1	0	1
CHI (20-9-1)	1	0	1	2

Three Stars
	Corey Crawford, CHI 31 Saves
	Viktor Stalberg, CHI 1 Goal
	Michael Frolik, CHI 1 Goal

Team Stats Comparison
	SJS	CHI
Shots on Goal	31	20
Hits	14	5
Faceoffs Won-Lost	12-11	11-12
Penalty Minutes	8:00	0:00
Power Plays Converted	0	1
Power Play Opportunities	0	4
Time on Attack	7:25	4:30

Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHI	Michael Frolik (7), (Hossa, Toews) (PP) - 11:41
SECOND PERIOD
SJS	Michael Handzus (3), (unassisted) - 8:27
THIRD PERIOD
CHI	Viktor Stalberg (6), (O'Donnell) - 5:29