For the second straight round, the Chicago Blackhawks face a 2-1 deficit. After dropping two in a row to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the pressure mounts heading into a series-swinging Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday.
Living up to the grand expectations, the Blackhawks and the Lightning have engaged in three games, each decided by a single goal. Chicago grabbed Game 1, but Tampa Bay rebounded, claiming the series lead with a 3-2 victory on Monday night.
History bodes well for Tampa Bay after stealing Game 3 in the United Center. ESPN Stats & Info relayed past outcomes following a similar tiebreaking road victory:
Yet the Blackhawks rarely go down without a fight. They also lost the second and third Stanley Cup Final games two years ago, only to win three in a row to best the Boston Bruins. While that's not the same squad taking the ice on Wednesday night, this team just overcame a 2-1 deficit during the Western Conference Final.
Another road victory would propel the Lightning one step closer to their second title. In a star-studded matchup loaded with top scorers, goalie Ben Bis ...
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