The Chicago Blackhawks are now in total control of their destiny. After beating the Detroit Red Wings Friday night, 4-2, the 'Hawks have inched closer to clinching a playoff spot.
But they're going to have to prove themselves again.
The Dallas Stars are not going away easily. They've been trailing the 'Hawks, hoping to grab a playoff spot late in the season for the past two weeks. The Stars needed to win their game Friday night and did, forcing the 'Hawks to now, at least, earn a point in Sunday's game against the Red Wings.
After 81 games of grinding it out, it all comes down to Game 82.
A win, an overtime loss, a Dallas loss or Dallas overtime loss will all give the 'Hawks a playoff spot. It's a lot easier said then done, especially for a 'Hawks team that has had a roller coaster season plagued with inconsistency and third period blowouts.
The 'Hawks need to find a way to play with the kind of urgency and determination they showed on Friday. Three goals early in the first period buried the Red Wings, and while I love close games, I'd rather not have as heart attack over a hockey game.
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Chicago Blackhawks Must Display Urgency and Determination Sunday
April 9th, 2011 by Tyler Juranovich Leave a reply »
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