The Chicago Blackhawks, holders of the NHL's best regular season record in 2013, have rallied back from a 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference semifinals to force Game 7 at United Center in Chicago against the Detroit Red Wings. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Network and can be live streamed free here. The Blackhawks' radio broadcast can be found at 720 WGN, while Red Wings fans can hear the action at 97.1 FM The Ticket at 8:00 p.m..
After being stifled by Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard for Games 2 through 4, the Blackhawks have broken down his formidable defenses lately, scoring a combined eight goals in the last two games.
Despite finding their offense once again, the Blackhawks are not getting too happy about evening a series that many expected them to roll through. Jonathan Toews, who seems to be awakening from his postseason slumber, commented on Chicago's attitude heading into the deciding Game 7.
I mean you've got to feel better about yourself coming off of two wins, but at the same time we're keeping our feet on the ground, the same way we did when we were down 3-1 in the series. We know that it's just one game at a time and you can't worry about too many things at once."
As for the scrappy Red Wings, who are reeling after two straight defeats, head coach Mike Babcock is embracing the challenge. "It's about what competition is all about. If you're going to continue to play, you got to be successful in the game. You play to play again. ... Anytime you go to Game 7, it's been a heck of a series."
Howard, who will need to find his magic once again from earlier in the series said, "We knew it was going to be tough. They're a really good team and they showed it in the last two games."
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