FairWarning
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This kind of play is perhaps indicative of the positive direction the nhl can go now. Very tough, physical play but still enough puck control and chances to have some flow. This was the best series imo since the Edmonton/Carolina final playoff year.
The key is like those teams, LA and Chicago were able to make and control accurate outlet passes which enabled them to enter the zone with speed. The foking standing people up at the blue line might be whats mucking up the game more than anything. And in this series even though there was constant even extreme physical play it did not kill the flow. to both teams, particularly the coaches.
I was a little surprised LA played that way. I really expected them not to match speed with Chicago. Tough loser as a Hawks fan, but a great series to watch.