West - Flames vs. Hawks

CHI CGY # G EG S% G EG SV% Game 1: 3 1.8 93.3 2 3.0 83.3 Game 2: 3 3.5 94.4 2 3.6 91.4 Game 3: 2 3.4 85.2 4 2.7 94.1 Game 4: 4 2.5 73.7 6 1.9 84.0 Game 5: 5 2.3 93.3 1 1.5 78.3 Game 6: 4 1.5 97.6 1 4.2 80.0 Series [4-2] 21 15.0 91.1 16 16.9 86.7

CGY CHI Winner Even Strength GF 2.93 2.78 EGF 2.7 2.65 GA 2.73 2.2 EGA 2.3 2.45 SV% 88.1% 91% Power Play GF 7.13 6.92 EGF 8.73 7.41 GA 2.58 0.58 EGA 1.07 0.8 SV% 91.7% 90.7%

Kiprusoff has had a bad season to put it mildly, if he can return to his old form then this series is a lot closer (as you can see from the graphic above). The main difference between these two teams is goaltending. Huet & Khabibulin have been much better than Kiprosoff and Chicago has the added benefit that if one does bad or needs a rest they can play a different goalie (although you run the risk of swapping goalies each night). However, it looks like the Stanley Cup Champion (beat Calgary in 2003-2004) goaltender will start the series. I'm sure that will motivate Calgary!