Stanley Cup Playoffs IGT - ROUND #1 - Chicago Blackhawks vs. Phoenix Coyotes

[synister281]

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Game #1
Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11) at Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13)

When: Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Time: 9:00pm
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Channel: CSN Chicago



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Game #2
Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11) at Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13)

When: Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Time: 9:00pm
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Game #3
Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13) at Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11)

When: Tuesday, April 17th, 2012
Time: 8:00pm
Where: The MADHOUSE on MADISON, Chicago, Illinois
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Game #4
Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13) at Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11)

When: Tuesday, April 19th, 2012
Time: 7:00pm
Where: The MADHOUSE on MADISON, Chicago, Illinois
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Game #5 (If necessary)
Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11) at Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13)

When: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Time: 9:00pm
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Game #6 (If necessary)
Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13) at Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11)

When: Tuesday, April 23rd, 2012
Time: TBD
Where: The MADHOUSE on MADISON, Chicago, Illinois
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Game #7 (If necessary)
Chicago Blackhawks (45-26-11) at Phoenix Coyotes (42-27-13)

When: Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Time: TBD
Where: Jobing.com Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Channel: CSN Chicago




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Regular Season TEAM LEADERS



Chicago BLACKHAWKS

Points: Hossa (77)------Goals: Sharp (33)-------GAA: Crawford (2.72)
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Phoenix COYOTES

Points: Whitney (77)-----Goals: Vrbata (35)-----GAA: Smith (2.21)
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[Assman22]

I was wondering when you were going to put this up! Much better than what I was going to post, thanks Synzy! Hawks in 6 #gohawks

[Boom!]

I can't wait to see how the Blackhawks play the first game against the Coyotes. The Yotes play a style that the Blackhawks have struggled against all year...but in the playoffs when the intensity goes up, everyone tightens up their game, I'm hoping the Blackhawks can take advantage.

I also have no idea what the lineup is going to be. Toews/Bolland? Then Frolik, Bollig, Hayes...?

Also...who is the #6 dman? Lepisto, Olsen, or O'Donnell?

Should be interesting.

[synister281]

I was wondering when you were going to put this up! Much better than what I was going to post, thanks Synzy! Hawks in 6 #gohawks

No problem man, better than doing work at work hahaha!

Can't wait for thursday, thank god that there is only one 9:00 game this work week and it falls on a thursday. I can struggle through Friday lol

[Cub_StuckinSTL]

Phx is hot coming into the playoffs but I like this matchup better than Nashville or det

[ChiSoxJuan]

The key to beating M Smith is 2 men near the crease. He is vulnerable on side to side action. So if the Hawks keep the pressure on in front of the goal, they should advance.

[b1e9a8r5s]

I can't wait to see how the Blackhawks play the first game against the Coyotes. The Yotes play a style that the Blackhawks have struggled against all year...but in the playoffs when the intensity goes up, everyone tightens up their game, I'm hoping the Blackhawks can take advantage.

I also have no idea what the lineup is going to be. Toews/Bolland? Then Frolik, Bollig, Hayes...?

Also...who is the #6 dman? Lepisto, Olsen, or O'Donnell?

Should be interesting.

It is so great that we can ask that question of the 6th man, not of who should be the 3rd pairing. Love Oduya.

[synister281]

Does anyone think Toews will be available this series?

[zrvoff]

I think Chicago Hawks will win in 5 or maybe 6.

[smokeosama]

Thursday can't come soon enough. Also I think Jonny will be in there this series, not sure if he'll be good to go for game 1 though.

[b1e9a8r5s]

Does anyone think Toews will be available this series?

A few weeks ago I would have said of course, but the reality is the concussion is a unknown. Jesse Rogers said he's skating with Kane and Hossa. I take that as a good sign because this is the first time he's been out there with top guys, which makes me think he's going to play. Also, read that again. Kane/Toews/Hossa. That should be interesting. Hossa and Kane normally play the same wing usually.

[Boom!]

A few weeks ago I would have said of course, but the reality is the concussion is a unknown. Jesse Rogers said he's skating with Kane and Hossa. I take that as a good sign because this is the first time he's been out there with top guys, which makes me think he's going to play. Also, read that again. Kane/Toews/Hossa. That should be interesting. Hossa and Kane normally play the same wing usually.

I would think that means Toews is going to be playing for game 1. Might be reading too much into it, but who knows. I mean, why put Kane on the left wing in practice if he is going to be playing center in a game (he would play center if Toews wasn't available). That would hurt Kane and how he prepares for the playoffs.

Looks like Brunette will be taking a seat then? Hoping Toews/Bolland are 100% and ready to go.

[gocubs2118]

Hawks in 6 with Toews, Hawks in 7 without him. We can beat them the way we're playing without him right now. I just hope Smith doesn't stay on fire.

[HesterTrain]

Hawks in 6 seems reasonable. Hopefully Toews gets back into a groove. Pumped about this series and thankfully I'll be able to watch it after a 12 hour work day. Gonna need a case of redbull.

[Boom!]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=392673

Looking more and more like Toews will be playing.

Honestly...I'm not a fan of the Kane/Toews/Hossa line. I don't like putting Kane on the left wing when one of the strongest parts of his game is pulling up on the offwing just inside of the blueline and making magic happen from there. I would have liked to see Toews between Sharp/Hossa with Kruger going elsewhere. Maybe this means Brunette won't be ready to go though?