April 27, 2009

West - Flames vs. Hawks


CHI
CGY
#GEGS%
GEGSV%
Game 1:31.893.323.083.3
Game 2:33.594.423.691.4
Game 3:23.485.242.794.1
Game 4:42.573.761.984.0
Game 5:52.393.311.578.3
Game 6:41.597.614.280.0
Series [4-2]2115.091.11616.986.7






CGYCHIWinner
Even Strength
GF2.932.78
EGF2.72.65
GA2.732.2
EGA2.32.45
SV%88.1%91%
Power Play
GF7.136.92
EGF8.737.41
GA2.580.58
EGA1.070.8
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!

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