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NCAA Bracket
NHL Playoff Matchup: Chicago v. Vancouver
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Chicago Blackhawks (52-22-8, 112 Pts)
The Blackhawks finished #3 in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.20 goals per game.
The Blackhawks finished #5 in the NHL in defense, holding opponents to 2.48 goals per game.
The Blackhawks finished #16 in the NHL on the Power Play, scoring at a 17.7% clip.
The Blackhawks finished #5 in the NHL on Penalty Kills, stopping opponents 85.0% of the time.
Team Leaders:
Jonathan Toews, C – 8 PTS / 2 G / 6 A / 2 +/-
Patrick Kane, RW – 7 PTS / 4 G / 3 A / E +/-
Marian Hossa, RW – 7 PTS / 1 G / 6 A / 3 +/-
Antti Niemi, G – 4 W / 2.15 GAA / .921 SV%
Key Injuries:
Kim Johnsson, D (Concussion) Questionable
Conference Quarterfinals:
After a slight hiccup, Chicago moved past Nashville in 6, 4-2.
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Vancouver Canucks (49-28-5, 103 Pts)
The Canucks finished #2 in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.27 goals per game.
The Canucks finished #11 in the NHL in defense, holding opponents to 2.66 goals per game.
The Canucks finished #6 in the NHL on the Power Play, scoring at a 20.9% clip.
The Canucks finished #18 in the NHL on Penalty Kills, stopping opponents 81.6% of the time.
Team Leaders
Mikael Samuelsson, RW – 11 PTS / 7 G / 4 A / 8 +/-
Daniel Sedin, LW – 10 PTS / 4 G / 6 A / 6 +/-
Henrik Sedin, C – 8 PTS / 1 G / 7 A / 7 +/-
Roberto Luongo, G – 4 W / 2.92 GAA / .893 SV%
Key Injuries:
Nolan Baumgartner, D (Leg) Questionable
Alexandre Bolduc, C (Shoulder) Doubtful
Ryan Johnson, C (Foot) Doubtful
Willie Mitchel, D (Concussion) Questionable
Aaron Rome, D (Undisclosed) Questionable
Conference Quarterfinals:
Vancouver moved past Los Angeles in 6, 4-2.
How They’ve Faired:
Chicago and Vancouver split the regular season series 2-2.
Oct 21: Canucks 3 at Blackhawks 2
Nov 22: Blackhawks 1 at Canucks 0
Jan 23: Blackhawks 1 at Canucks 5
Mar 5: Canucks 3 at Blackhawks 6
Prediction:
I don’t see any way that this series will not go seven games, Chicago and Vancouver are two of the most talented teams in the league both scoring and on defense. I think the difference in this series though will be the Sedin twins, Vancouver in 7, 4-3.
