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You knew the numbers would be big, but I don’t think anyone thought they’d be this big. As the Flyers tied the game and sent Game 6 into overtime, the call went out across the nation: there’s a Stanley Cup finals game in overtime, you have to watch this. The ratings peaked in the third…

It wasn’t pretty, and it left most of the arena, players and announcers confused. But it was effective. Kane’s overtime goal lifted the Hawks over the Flyers, as they won the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1961.  

 Earlier in the postseason, Roenick tried to pretend that he wasn’t secretly rooting for the Blackhawks to win the Cup. After tonight, there is no doubt. One of the greatest American players to ever step onto the ice in the NHL, Roenick never won a Cup during his long career. He came close, going to…

Eventually, the Philadelphia Flyers will be able to look back at this past season and what they accomplished against the Chicago Blackhawks and be proud of what they did. For some, that moment will come tonight, or later in the week. For others, it may take a bit longer. For now, however, the Flyers are…

As if there was any doubt who it would be, Marian Hossa was the first player to be handed the Stanley Cup from captain Jonathan Toews. The 22-year old, after holding the Cup over his head, turned around and instantly looked for #81. The supposedly cursed forward, who had been on the losing side of…

Patrick Kane had just one game-winning goal in the entire postseason for the Chicago Blackhawks, but that’s all they ever really needed from him anyway. Jonathan Toews may have won the Conn Smythe trophy as the Most Valuable Player of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs, but in the end it was Patrick Kane that was…

Chicago Blackhawks 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3 (OT) Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup finals, 4-2 It was perhaps the most anti-climatic, oddest ending to a Stanley Cup finals we’ve seen in a very long time. Patrick Kane somehow snuck a wrist shot through Michael Leighton’s pads from parallell with the goal line, and he was the…

Philadelphia Flyers 3, Chicago Blackhawks 3 Blackhawks lead series 3-3 At this point, it’s almost cliche to talk about the resiliency of the Flyers. But here we are, as they tied up the game late in the 3rd period to send Game 6 into overtime. The Hawks came out initially in the period controlling play,…

As always, follow along and join in with us tonight for our live chat during tonight’s Game 6 between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks. <a href=”http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=e75c565dbd” >2010 Stanley Cup Finals, Game 6 Live Chat</a>

Philadelphia Flyers 1, Chicago Blackhawks 1 Blackhawks lead series 3-2 Well, the trend of the Flyers starting games poorly continues. The Flyers were outshot 17-7 and their supposed MVP-favorite took two bad penalties in the first period, as Chris Pronger watched the Hawks take a 1-0 lead while he was sitting in the box. To…

This is one that the Philadelphia Flyers have to win. Obviously. But is this a game that the Chicago Blackhawks can afford to lose? The first thought is that these teams have been so good at home in this series that it’s very likely the Flyers win tonight. Going to Game 7, however, won’t be…

Before this series started, I felt that the obvious early choices for the Conn Smythe resided with the Blackhawks in Jonathan Toews and Antti Niemi. After five games, it’s tough to include those two in the conversation. Niemi hasn’t played poorly, but after two strong games to start the finals hasn’t exactly been as good…

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Series tied 1-1 8:00 p.m. EDT, Sunday, June 6, 2010 Live on NBC Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have one heck of a frustrating series. This was supposed to be the moment they shined, this what they have so worked so hard to achieve. They are still very, very young…

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers Series tied 1-1 8:00 p.m. EDT, Sunday, June 6, 2010 Live on NBC The Chicago Blackhawks suddenly have their backs against the wall. It’s a position these Hawks aren’t exactly familiar with. They faced some early adversity against the Nashville Predators just as the playoffs were starting, yet since then…

Talking with those around me during Game 4, we were all in agreement that perhaps Andrew Ladd had returned a bit too early from his injury. After getting a bit too aggressive in his opening shift and getting a cross-checking penalty in the opening minute of the game, Ladd looked tentative and hesitant to get…

In the midst of what has become one hell of an entertaining NHL Stanley Cup finals, there is a big surprise brewing in the AHL’s Calder Cup finals. The Texas Stars, in their first season in the league, have absolutely stunned the Hershey Bears in the first two games of the series. The Bears, the…

Much of the focus in this series has been the play of Chris Pronger, the mythical veteran on the Flyers that everyone gravitates to in order to get his take on the team, the series and the games. He plays nearly 30 minutes every game and at times he’s out on the ice for an…