If the Chicago Blackhawks werenÆt playing one of the worst teams in the NHL on Friday night, their slowed intensity in the final 30 minutes might have cost them the game.
Toronto came into the game with one of the worst records in hockey and were starting a struggling goalie. The Blackhawks obviously knew they had a big advantage in depth and skill, and took the game to the Maple Leafs in the first period.
When the dust settled for the first intermission, Patrick Kane and John Madden had both scored goals and the Hawks had already thrown 20 shots on goal. The score was 2-0, and the game was as close as the teamsÆrecords.
The second period started strong, with the Hawks continuing to dictate the pace of the game. Troy Brouwer redirected a Patrick Sharp shot into the net ...
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Chicago Blackhawks Burn Leafs, Continues Home Streak Against Toronto
Posted: 14th November 2009 by TAB BAMFORD in NHLComments Off on Chicago Blackhawks Burn Leafs, Continues Home Streak Against Toronto