PREMIUM
Rogers 10* Coach's Clinic
(NHL) Anaheim vs. Chicago,
Money Line: -137.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -137.00 Chicago (Home)
Result: Win
The Chicago Blackhawks are coming into Game 6 of this Western Conference finals series against the Anaheim Ducks looking to stay alive in the post-season. The Ducks are holding a 3-2 lead in the series after a 5-4 overtime win home at Honda Center Monday, I like the more experienced home team in tonight's match-up.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Blackhawks Routine - The Blackhawks current core players are the same as when they won the Stanley Cup in 2010 and 2013. With Chicago risking elimination, there's still no risk of this team to panic and I like the team that's been there and done that before.
2. Special Teams - Chicago has converted on three of its 19 chances on the power play in this series, while Anaheim has scored on one of its 11 opportunities. If Anaheim is going to keep giving Chicago this many chances on the power play goals are bound to trickle in sooner or later.
3. X-Factor - Five of the Blackhawks 15 games in the post-season have gone past regulation with the Hawks coming out ahead in all but one. That's some great winning-instinct right there.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Blackhawks (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Blackhawks Routine - The Blackhawks current core players are the same as when they won the Stanley Cup in 2010 and 2013. With Chicago risking elimination, there's still no risk of this team to panic and I like the team that's been there and done that before.
2. Special Teams - Chicago has converted on three of its 19 chances on the power play in this series, while Anaheim has scored on one of its 11 opportunities. If Anaheim is going to keep giving Chicago this many chances on the power play goals are bound to trickle in sooner or later.
3. X-Factor - Five of the Blackhawks 15 games in the post-season have gone past regulation with the Hawks coming out ahead in all but one. That's some great winning-instinct right there.
Selection: This is a play on the Chicago Blackhawks (10*)