Western Quarterfinal: (3) Phoenix Coyotes vs. (6) Chicago Blackhawks

[Chris Hansen]

Originally Posted by LandofLincoln

The Hawks defense since acquiring Oduya has been problematic.

I think Crawford steals a game. The Blackhawks have not got a shutout this season expect one in this series.

*Not been

[Naych_PHX]

So stoked.

I gotta say Yotes in 7.

[HawkinMI]

Originally Posted by LandofLincoln

The Hawks defense since acquiring Oduya has been problematic.

I think Crawford steals a game. The Blackhawks have not got a shutout this season expect one in this series.

Uhhhhhhh.... okay then.

[Matzel]

Originally Posted by SSoH

Yotes in 7.

Chicago doesn't have that much depth anymore, Smith + PHX defence also shaky goatlending from CHI will lose them the series.

I am goat.

[vanboy99]

Phoenix in 6, Chicago will be exposed for the team they are:

-very inconsistent starting and backup goaltender
-weak depth in D leading to overtaxing of Keith, Seabrook
-weak and inconsistent special teams
-insufficient toughness, size up front

[nooch]

Coyotes in 6. There getting hot at the right time. 2 goals given up in the last 5 games for Mike Smith, when there season was on the line. I like there chances to advance this year.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by Chris Hansen

*Not been

Originally Posted by HawkinMI

Uhhhhhhh.... okay then.

Yeah, don't know if that was a misprint or what?

Hawks 12-2-5 since they got him.

[Cullksinikers]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

Yeah, don't know if that was a misprint or what?

Hawks 12-2-5 since they got him.

With no Toews.

[SweYote]

Yotes in 7. This is the year.

[Kaner Coffee]

Hawks have been one of the best teams in the league since the deadline: 12-2-5 as posted above all without Toews. He'll be back for this series which really gives them an advantage. I think Smith can steal a game or two, but the Hawks prove to be too much for the Yotes in the end.

BLACKHAWKS IN 6.

[Kronwalled55]

Predicting the upset... The 3 seed over the 6th seed

Those Coyotes are sneeeeeaky

[LoveYouRyanNash]

Obvious here, Hawks sweep the yotes. Lol i wish.

Hawks in 6

[LickTheEnvelope]

Hawkers in 6.

[The Leviathan]

Originally Posted by WJG

Has Smith ever played in the playoffs?

He played very well against the Bruins in the Eastern Conference Finals last year. In game 4, he relieved Roloson after he had given up 3 goals on 9 shots, and Smith shut the Bruins out for the remainder of the afternoon. Smith played well in game 5 and lost, stopping 17 of 19 shots. It was a questionable decision when Boucher decided to go back to Roloson for games 6 and 7, considering how well Smith had played. Overall, he was 1-1 with a 1.00GAA and a .958SV% in 3 games played in the playoffs last year.

[top_gun36]

Originally Posted by FakeKidPoker

Chicago in 6.

If Toews is ready to start? Chicago in 5.

this

[tlallstar6]

Chicago in 7

[ducky]

The Coyotes are definite underdogs. The Blackhawks should win.

[CCF]

Go Yotes!

[LarmerAmonteSeabrook]

Hawks in 6.

[Gerbe42]

Hawks in 6

[Muh]

Interesting matchup.

I want the Hawks, but see the Yotes taking this one in 7. One of two 7 game series' we will see in this opening round.

[ProstheticConscience]

Toews coming off a concussion. Raffi Torres is busy buffing his shoulder pads as we speak.

Desert Dogs in 6.

[Dekes]

Hawks in 5

[LarmerAmonteSeabrook]

Originally Posted by ProstheticConscience

Toews coming off a concussion. Raffi Torres is busy buffing his shoulder pads as we speak.

Desert Dogs in 6.

Brent Seabrook shall have retribution this year!

[kingscup]

Phoenix in 6.