An exciting Game 5 of the NHL Western Conference Finals has the Anaheim Ducks one win away from the Stanley Cup Finals. The Ducks led the Black Hawks 4 to 2 with under two minutes to go in the 3rd period but Chicago scored twice in the final minutes of the contest. Two sheer luck goals by centerman Jonathan Toews flew to the back of Frederik Andersen's net forcing an overtime period and a Honda Center silence. Ducks fans sat silent wondering if they would surrender home ice advantage until 45 seconds into overtime when the Ducks got a 2-1 breakaway. Left wing Matt Belesky saved the day for the Anaheim Ducks on a rebound goal that sealed Game 5. A late game run almost stole the momentum for the Black Hawks but unfortunately, they'll be faced with a elimination game in Game 6 Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Clearly, the physicality of the Anaheim Ducks has overwhelmed the Black Hawks and though at times they have finessed themselves to the victory, the fatigue they endure in doing such is pure heaviness to their team. Frustration definitely hit the heart of Patrick Kane who slammed his stick into the backboards at the conclusion to the Black Hawks exhausting defeat. Hopefully the fans at the United Center can ignite Chicago so they won't fall behind the way they did last night. The Ducks will be looking to close things out and advance to their first Stanley Cup Finals since 2007.
Can the Black Hawks stop the bleeding or is it all over?
Watch Game 6 of the NHL Western Conference Finals between the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Black Hawks Wednesday at 8:00 E.T on NBCSN.
