The Chicago Blackhawks staved off NHL postseason elimination against the Detroit Red Wings in the United Center on Saturday evening, emerging with a 4-1 victory in Game 5.
That cuts Detroit’s lead in the Western Conference semifinals series to 3-2. The Presidents' Trophy-winning Blackhawks will need two similar performances to avoid a disappointingly early playoff exit.
It was a heated battle throughout as the top-seeded Blackhawks finally rose to the physical challenge that has been stymieing their bid for a second Stanley Cup in four seasons.
Sports anchor Rafer Weigel of ABC7 in Chicago made an astute observation during the action:
Particularly encouraging was the power-play goal by captain Jonathan Toews with 4:13 left in the second period that gave Chicago the insurance it needed heading into the third.
To begin the Blackhawks' charge, Bryan Bickell streaked toward Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and was denied on a backhand shot. A skirmish ensued in front of the goal, and Bickell casually skated around the net before the puck came right to him, and he ripped it past Howard ...
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