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2016 - WCQF Recap - (4) Hawks - (5) Stars

Posted on January 6, 2012 at 12:17 AM.

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Chicago Blackhawks - (46 - 29 - 7 -- 99)

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Dallas Stars - (47 - 30 - 5 -- 99)

Analysis and Prediction
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Where to start, a lot of things came together early for the Hawks in the season, the middle part of the year was horrible, and the end was very good. What happens now, the Hawks are still very young, and now a little inexperienced on the blue line, which could end up hurting them, but based on this season's numbers they held their own. A big reason was Crawford, who was scuffling all year until the last month or so when he really turned it on big time. The issue this year for the Hawks was the power play which was a surprise as it has never been outside the top 10, let alone almost last in the league. If that doesn't click in the playoffs, and the defense shows it's age, then the outcome might not be favorable for the Hawks. A lot of intrigue around this club this year, as opposed to last year going into the playoffs with a real shot at the Cup, maybe things click, if they don't it could be an early exit.
Prediction - Hawks in 7

RECAP

Holy balls, what an exhausting series. The as if the first two games going to OT weren't enough the back and forth nearly killed me between game 5 and 7. In game 7 Hawks trailed 3-1 going to the third period, and put up 5 goals in that period. An effort that will not be forgotten, another thing that will not be forgotten is Trevor Daley boarding Ritchie with 2 second left in the game to earn a 5 minute game misconduct. The Hawks will find a time and place for retribution, but it won't be this year as the Stars are going home. Onward to the second round!