While the Rangers wait, the series in the West goes to Game 7.
Game 6: Chicago vs. Los Angeles.
For once, it's pretty easy to tell who won this game and why.
Patrick Kane was the best player in Game 6, without a doubt. He scored two goals (including the game-winner) and had an incredible assist that helped Duncan Keith score the game-tying goal.
His impact was most strongly felt in the third period.
In watching the highlights, it seemed almost inevitable.
Of course, at the beginning, things were not so rosy. And in the third period, they got a bit bleak. Crawford, as usual, gave up a couple soft goals. But then he righted the ship and once Kane scored the winner, it was over.
Yup, even with nearly four minutes left.
The Kings were quite strong in a game that could have propelled them to the Stanley Cup Final. They took the lead in the first and third periods, and probably would have held it if Kane hadn't gone into clutch hero mode.
Now the series shifts back to Chicago. I would say that the Blackhawks hold an advantage...but I'm not entirely sure that they do. Despite giving up four goals last night, Jonathan Quick has been incredibly tough to beat in elimination games. Crawford, on the other hand, has a tendency to give up goals. He's been strong at times in these playoffs, but his inconsistency may be a problem.
The series is tied 3-3. Game 7 is Sunday.
Later today...there are no games. The Rangers get to wait a little longer to find out who they'll play in the Stanley Cup Final.
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