Some observed that the Kings looked tired and beat-up. They had to dig themselves out of a 2 - 0 hole against the Blues, then had to slog through 7 games against the Sharks. Now, they're in another big hole against the Hawks.
It ain't over til it's over, of course. They're a great team, with a great goalie, and they have the reigning Cup pride on their side.
Here's why I think Game 5 is extra-crucial for the Hawks to win. When you've got your man against the ropes, you've got to go for the knockout punch. The Wings learned this lesson the hard way, when they dilly-dallied in Game 5 against the Hawks.
More importantly, the Bruins are now in rest-and-recovery mode. After screwing around against the Leafs, they made handy-work of the Rangers and made mincemeat of the land-locked birds from Pittsburgh. What a thrilling last minute of hockey last night, by the way (below)!
Not only will the Hawks need their own rest-and-recovery, but also they need time to study film and strategize for the Bruins. They're bigger and tougher, and they score more goals, than the Kings. Plus, Rask is playing lights-out in front of the net. Neither team had the benefit of gauging each other directly, because of the lockout. But now the Bruins have a leg up on the Hawks in the crucial preparations.
They have the luxury of watching the Hawks with pizza, chips and beer on hand!
So, enough said. Let's go Hawks! Let's finish off this puppy tonight!
Thank you for reading, and let me know what you think!
Ron Villejo, PhD
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