Sunday, April 27, 2014

Central Division Playoffs: St. Louis Blues VS. Chicago Blackhawks

This post is a reference for the above referenced series, so check back here for each game.

Game 1: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Corey Crawford and Ryan Miller. St. Louis led off in the first period on an Adam Cracknell goal, courtesy of Maxim Lapierre and Chris Porter. Chicago tied it on a Johnny Oduya goal, via Brandon Saad and Jonathan Toews. The Blackhawks took the lead on a power play goal by Brent Seabrook, powered by Kris Versteeg and Nick Leddy. The Blues retied it again on a Vladimir Tarasenko goal, fueled by Kevin Shattenkirk and Barret Jackman. Chicago took the lead back with a Patrick Kane goal, coming off of Toews and Seabrook. St. Louis tied it on a third period goal by Jaden Schwartz goal, with a lone assist by Derek Roy. The Blues in the third overtime/sixth period with an Alexander Steen goal, made possible by Steve Ott and David Backes. The three stars of the 4-3 game were Steen, Seabrook, and Toews. St. Louis owns a 1-0 series lead.

Game 2: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Corey Crawford and Ryan Miller. St. Louis was first to score on a Chris Porter goal in the first period, assisted by Jordan Leopold and Kevin Shattenkirk. The Blues added on with a Shattenkirk goal, fueled by Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Sobotka. Chicago got on the board in the second period with a Duncan Keith goal, made possible by Kris Versteeg and Brent Seabrook. The Blackhawks tied it in the third period on a Seabrook goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Brandon Saad and Johnny Oduya. Chicago took the lead with a Michal Rozsival goal, with a lone assist by Saad. St. Louis tied it again as Vladimir Tarasenko scored his second of the playoffs, a power play goal powered Alex Pietrangelo and Shattenkirk. The Blues won 4-3 in overtime on a Barret Jackman goal, with helpers provided by Roman Polak and Sobotka. The three stars were given to Shattenkirk, Jackman, and Sobotka, while Seabrook and Saad get the honorable mentions. The Blues go on the road with a 2-0 series lead.

Game 3: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Ryan Miller and Corey Crawford. Chicago began in the first period with a Jonathan Toews goal, assisted by Duncan Keith and Sheldon Brookbank. The Blackhawks added on in the third period with a Marcus Kruger empty net goal, set up by Brandon Saad and Michal Handzus. This made it a 2-0 final, with the three stars being Crawford (34 save shutout), Toews, and Miller (23 for 24 in saves). The Blues still lead the series 2-1.

Game 4: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Ryan Miller and Corey Crawford. Chicago got going in the second period with an Andrew Shaw power play goal, powered by Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks added on as Kane scored his second of the postseason, thanks to Johnny Oduya and Toews. St. Louis got on the board with a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, his third of the playoffs, assisted by Alexander Steen and Vladimir Sobotka. The Blues tied it on a Maxim Lapierre goal, via Steve Ott and Chris Porter. St. Louis gained the lead on a Tarasenko goal, his second of the game and fourth of the postseason, made possible by Alex Pietrangelo. Chicago retied it on a Bryan Bickell goal, guided in by Michal Rozsival and Marian Hossa. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in overtime as Kane potted his second of the game and third of the playoffs, with a lone helper by Ben Smith. Kane, Tarasenko, and Toews were named the three stars. The series shifts back to St. Louis tied at 2.

Game 5: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri. In goal: Corey Crawford and Ryan Miller. Chicago struck first in the first period on a Marian Hossa goal, courtesy of Bryan Bickell and Niklas Hjalmarsson. St. Louis tied it on a T.J. Oshie goal, via Alexander Steen and Barret Jackman. The Blackhawks retook the lead with a Ben Smith goal, made possible by Sheldon Brookbank and Patrick Kane. The Blues pulled even in the third period on an Alex Pietrangelo goal, coming off of Jaden Schwartz. Chicago won 3-2 in overtime on a Jonathan Toews goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Andrew Shaw and Duncan Keith. The three stars were handed to Toews, Smith, and Crawford (27 for 29 in saves). Chicago heads home with a chance to win the series as they own a 3-2 lead. 

Game 6: United Center, Chicago, Illinois. In goal: Ryan Miller and Corey Crawford. Chicago opened in the first period with a Bryan Bickell goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Brent Seabrook and Duncan Keith. St. Louis tied it on a T.J. Oshie goal, his second of the playoffs, fueled by Alexander Steen and Jay Bouwmeester. The Blackhawks took the lead back in the third period on a Jonathan Toews goal, his third of the postseason, a power play goal powered by Keith and Seabrook. Chicago added on as Patrick Sharp scored, thanks to Patrick Kane. The Blackhawks extended the lead with an Andrew Shaw goal, his second of the playoffs, made possible by Keith and Michal Rozsival. Chicago finished it at 5-1 on a Keith goal, his second of the postseason, passed from Shaw and Marcus Kruger. The three stars went to Keith, Seabrook, and Shaw. The Blackhawks advance to the second round with a 4-2 series win.

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