Series Thread: WCF: Chicago Blackhawks vs Anaheim Ducks (Blackhawks win 4-3).

[OILFAN #81]

Game 1: Chicago 1 @ Anaheim 4. Ducks lead 1-0.
Game 2: Chicago 3 @ Anaheim 2 (3OT). Series tied 1-1.
Game 3: Anaheim 2 @ Chicago 1. Ducks lead 2-1.
Game 4: Anaheim 4 @ Chicago 5 (2OT). Series tied 2-2.
Game 5: Chicago 4 @ Anaheim 5 (OT). Ducks lead the series 3-2.
Game 6: Anaheim 2 @ Chicago 5. Series tied 3-3.
Game 7: Chicago 5 @ Anaheim 3. Blackhawks win the series 4-3.

Thought I would get discussion going and start this thread. I think it will be a great series but the Hawks are too strong. I will say Hawks in 6 (maybe 7).

I will put up the game days and times when they are announced.

Oh and I was in Chicago this past weekend and it's crazy how popular the Hawks are. They have overtaken the Bulls this year in terms of street talks. It's impossible to get Hawks tickets and Bulls tickets weren't anywhere near as hard to get.

[GoJetsGo]

Go Hawks.

Ryan Kessler doesn't deserve to be anywhere near a Stanley Cup.

[EldrickOnIce]

Dead to me

[Caged Great]

I could care less who wins of the remaining teams as long as it isn't Anaheim. Perry and Kesler do not deserve it.

[btimbit]

Go Hawks

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

I still say Tampa over Anaheim in the final. But this series is a bit of a toss-up. I dunno, I'm still leaning ANA. Deeper blue line, Andersen is solid, top end talent just as strong. Ducks in 6-7.

[CroFlames]

I think Ducks will win, but I'm hoping Hawks.

The Ducks top 2 lines are deadly, and they have depth throughout. Anderson may be the weak link, but I still think Ducks win.

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

I could care less who wins of the remaining teams as long as it isn't Anaheim. Perry and Kesler do not deserve it.

How much less could you care? A little or lots?

I think Crawford will outplay Andersen and that will be the difference because the shot totals will be similar.

[Enoch Root]

Hawks leave Kesler crying like a little baby

[CroFlames]

What do the advanced stats say about this series? Genuinely curious.

[transplant99]

Ducks will roll the Hawks IMO.

[mile]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

Hawks leave Kesler crying like a little baby

Hawks in 7. Hope they win the cup.

[bigbadboss101]

Perry might be a jerk but Getzlaf is likeable.

[White Out 403]

I always want the team that eliminated my team to do well, makes the loss easier to understand and accept. Unless it's Vancouver.

So, go ducks.

[CaptainCraig]

Hope the Ducks win. Getzlaf is the only reason.

[getbak]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Go Hawks.

[JohnnySkittles]

Hawks-Caps final would make me very happy.

[blender]

I think Anderson will be exposed by the skill of the Hawks. He's a good goalie, but not good enough to beat Kane and Co.

Hawks in 6.

[hwy19man]

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Perry-Getzleaf vs Toews-Kane


Series preview:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2459716-blackhawks-vs-ducks-preview-and-prediction-for-2015-western-conference-finals
http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-playoffs-western-conference-final-preview-1.3074057
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=767322&navid=nhl:topheads

Ducks: 51-24-7, 109 points (1st in the Pacific Division, 1st in the Western Conference, and 2nd overall)

Blackhawks: 48-28-6, 102 points ​(third in the Central Division and fourth in the western conference)

Regular-season series: Blackhawks won 2-1-0 (Ducks 1-2-0) The home team lost every game.

This will be the first time these two teams have met in the playoffs.
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Schedule: All games Mountain time and are on NBCSN, CBC, and TVA Sports except for games one, four, and seven
Sunday, May 17 at Anaheim 1300h on NBC
Tuesday, May 19 at Anaheim 1900h

Thursday, May 21 at Chicago 1800h
Saturday, May 23 at Chicago 1800h on NBC

*Monday, May 25 at Anaheim 1900h
*Wednesday, May 27 at Chicago 1800h
*Saturday, May 30 at Anaheim 1800h on NBC
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CBC commentators
Paul Romanuk with Mike Johnson, Christine Simpson will be the reporter.

NBC commentators
Kenny Albert will call the games in Anaheim.
Mike Emrick will call the games in Chicago.
The colour commentators for the entire series are Brian Engblom and Joe Micheletti.

[Yrebmi]

Go Ducks.