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[old2soon]

I may live in Missouri BUT I'm a die hard Chicago sports fan.  Along those lines-GO Blackhawks. And-YES-I know it's only the first game BUT we were away and did it in their house.  The announcers made mention that Tampa had beat the Blackhawks in  6 of the last 7 meetings. And ALL I could think was-THIS is for Lord Stanleys Cup.  Again-GO Chicago Blackhawks.

[doubletee]

As a Red Wings fan, it's blasphemy for me to pull for the Blackhawks, but I'm doing it anyway. 

I won't be overjoyed or upset regardless of who wins. Tampa Bay seems like a solid group of guys (mostly), but I guess my geographical proximity to Chicago makes me lean toward them.

[J.Mencalice]

Tampa Bay can take it in six games if the Lightning team defense plays both ends like they did last night for the full 60 minutes instead of 55

[wiggydotcom]

Yes, for sure, Goooo Blackhawks!
That was a heck of a game 1. The first Tampa Bay goal was unreal!

The Hawks have experience on their side and don't get rattled. If they win game 2, the Lightning will be in a deep hole coming to the Madhouse. I've watched the Blackhawks get outhit and beat up every game but like Rocky Balboa, they find a way to win. And the Lightning aren't nearly as physical as Aneheim was.