Western Conference Championship: Game 4 Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to be the first road team to win at the Staple Center in the last 16 games, as they face the Kings tonight in Game 4.  But they will have to do it without their stalwart Defenseman, Duncan Keith.  Keith, a leader both on and off the ice, was suspended by Brendan Shanahan for his slash to the face of Jeff Carter during Game 3 on Tuesday night.  The slash resulted in some broken teeth and about 20 stitches to close a cut on Carter's chin.  The Blackhawks will be hard pressed to play well without Duncan.

But, I believe they will find a way to beat the Kings tonight and will look to close out the series in Game 5 on Saturday in Chicago.  This looks like it is the Blackhawks year.