2010 NHL Playoffs: Stanley Cup Preview
Chicago Blackhawks Vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Will the Chicago Blackhawks hold up the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in their storied history or can the Philadelphia Flyers win their third?
The Chicago Blackhawks are back into the Stanley Cup finals for the first time since the 1991-1992 season thanks to the depth of the team and the leadership of their young stars.
They were able to advance past the San Jose Sharks in the Conference Finals by holding their stars; Joe Thorton, Joe Pavelski, and Danny Heatley in check during the four game sweep.
The key for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals will be if their two best players Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews can remain in the spotlight in the series.
In the 2010 NHL playoffs, this pair has combined for 14 goals an 32 assists. Toews has been on the mark when it comes to the power play, scoring 5 goals.
The Chicago Blackhawks can find themselves in an early hole if goalie Antti Nieme if the Flyers can get to him early in the game.
The Philadelphia Flyers stormed back into the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in thirteen years and were able to do so as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Philadelphia Flyers were able to move past the upstart Montreal Canadians by dominating them in each game, outscoring them 17 to 6 in the five game series.
The key for the Flyers will be the performance of journeyman goalie Michael Leighton, who was been on solid in the 2010 NHL playoffs since taking over for Brian Boucher.
The Philadelphia Flyers can find themselves in the loser's circle if the Chicago Blackhawks are able to shut down Mike Richards and Simon Gagne, who has been the man when it comes to the power play.
This Stanley Cup Finals should prove to be an interesting one between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Philadelphia Flyers. While each town is starved for a championship, only one will come out as the Stanley Cup champions thanks to the play of their premier players.
2010 Stanley Cup Prediction - Chicago Blackhawks win the series in 7
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