Crisis averted.
Mojo regained?
The Blackhawks woke up just in time to defeat the Detroit Red Wings in seven games after dropping three of the first four games in the series. It certainly looks like they have found their magic touch once again.
However, beating an overachieving Red Wings team and taking down the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings are two different matters.
The Blackhawks are going to to have to be at their best to defeat an opportunistic team like the Kings. Los Angeles features a sensational goalie in Jonathan Quick who is at the top of his game. Quick leads all playoff goalies with a 1.50 goals against average, a .948 save percentage and three shutouts.
The Kings also are also a team that can punish opponents with physical play and score clutch goals. Justin Williams scored the Kings' only two goals in their Game 7 victory over the San Jose Sharks, which allowed them to survive that series.
If the Blackhawks are going to overcome the Kings' physical play, goalie and ability to score dirty goals, here's what has to happen:
1. Jonathan Toews must ...
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Article written by Steve Silverman
Blackhawks vs. Kings: Has Chicago Finally Regained Its Mojo?
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