2013 Stanley Cup Finals: Game 4

The Blackhawks and the Bruins had combined for a total of 12 goals in the first three games of these Finals, and last night erupted for 11 in Game 4.  A 5 goal 2nd period shocked the fans at TD Gardens and around the country, as both goaltenders were shaky at best, as shots rained on them from every angle.  Corey Crawford showed that his glove hand may be the weakest part of his game.  Tukka Rask just flat out played badly.  Unless these two guys snap back into their normal mode, the next 2 or 3 games could be just as high scoring.

But I did say that the Blackhawks would win Game 4 and they did, and I am reminding you of my original prediction of Chicago in 6.  I am still standing by that.  I believe the re-emergence of Kane, Toews and Sharp, will power the Blackhawks to the Cup.  We will see on Saturday night, at the "Madhouse on Madison".


SCORING:

CB:SHG: Michal Handzus                         A: Brandon Saad

BB:PPG: Rich Peverley                             A: Andrew Ference

CB:G: Jonathan Toews                              A: Michal Rozsival

CB:G: Patrick Kane                                  A: Bryan Bickell & Michal Rozsival

BB:G: Milan Lucic                                   A: Zdeno Chara

CB:G: Marcus Kruger                              A: Michael Frolik & Dave Bolland

BB:PPG: Patrice Bergeron                     A: Zdeno Chara & Jaromir Jagr

BB:G: Patrice Bergeron                          A: Zdeno Chara

CB:PPG: Patrick Sharp                           A: Marian Hossa & Duncan Keith

BB:G: Johnny Boychuk                        A: Nathan Horton & David Krejci

OT: CB:G: Brent Seabrook                   A: Bryan Bickell & Patrick Kane



Corey Crawford faced 33 shots and made 28 saves

Tukka Rask faced 47 shots and made 41 saves