So much for home-ice advantage.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning both went on the road in Game 7 of the Western and Eastern Conference Final, respectively, and won a do-or-die showdown against an opponent with a better record. It was a testament to the sheer amount of talent on the rosters of the victors that they went into Anaheim and New York and walked out with wins.
Maybe Tampa Bay doesn’t want the home-ice advantage it earned in the Stanley Cup Final.
Chances are that is not the case, but it is difficult to envision either team walking away with the sport's grand prize without winning at least one game on the road. Here is a look at the complete schedule, broadcast information and a couple of storylines to watch in the Stanley Cup showdown between the Blackhawks and the Lightning.
Storylines
Duncan Keith vs. Tampa Bay Offense
This year's Stanley Cup Final has the vintage "something has to give" matchup, and it is the battle between Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith and the formidable Tampa Bay offense.
Keith has ...
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Stanley Cup Final 2015: Blackhawks vs. Lightning Schedule, TV Info and More
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