3 KEYS: Blackhawks’ 3-2 comeback win in Game 6
BY ADAM L. JAHNS ajahns@suntimes.com June 24, 2013 11:44PM
THREE KEYS
to Game 6
1. 17 SECONDS
What transpired in the final 1:16 of Game 6 at TD Garden is what legends are made of — make that, what champions are made of. The Hawks scored twice in 17 seconds to win the Stanley Cup. In a 17-second blur, winger Bryan Bickell scored on a nice feed from Jonathan Toews to tie the score at 2, and center Dave Bolland scored the game-winner.
2. The Penalty kill
The Hawks’ penalty kill had been a strength all season and postseason until the Stanley Cup Final against the Bruins. But not in Game 6. Not when the Stanley Cup was in the building and it was needed most. The Hawks’ PK took care of the Bruins’ four power plays to keep things close when they were getting outplayed.
3. The 1-0 lead
The Bruins, as everyone should have expected, came out buzzing in the first period. The desperation was clear as they generated plenty of good chances. The Bruins had 32 shot attempts in the first period while the Hawks had just eight. Like the Bruins in Game 2, the Hawks were fortunate to be down 1-0. It gave the Hawks a chance.
Adam L. Jahns
Updated: June 25, 2013 1:35AM
THREE KEYS TO GAME 6
1. 17 SECONDS
What transpired in the final 1:16 of Game 6 at TD Garden is what legends are made of — make that, what champions are made of. The Hawks scored twice in 17 seconds to win the Stanley Cup. In a 17-second blur, winger Bryan Bickell scored on a nice feed from Jonathan Toews to tie the score at 2, and center Dave Bolland scored the game-winner.
2. THE PENALTY KILL
The Hawks’ penalty kill had been a strength all season and postseason until the Stanley Cup Final against the Bruins. But not in Game 6. Not when the Stanley Cup was in the building and it was needed most. The Hawks’ PK took care of the Bruins’ four power plays to keep things close when they were getting outplayed.
3. THE 1-0 LEAD
The Bruins, as everyone should have expected, came out buzzing in the first period. The desperation was clear as they generated plenty of good chances. The Bruins had 32 shot attempts in the first period while the Hawks had just eight. Like the Bruins in Game 2, the Hawks were fortunate to be down 1-0. It gave the Hawks a chance.
