The Chicago Blackhawks were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Kings won a 5-4 contest in overtime.
The Chicago Blackhawks have struggled to find a suitable second line for most of the 2014 NHL Playoffs. Without a solid second-line center, Chicago has fought tooth and nail to make it this far into the spring relying on Patrick
The Chicago Blackhawks had every chance to get back to the Stanley Cup Final to defend their championship. They took a 2-0 lead against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 7 of the Western Conference final and despite relinquishing that edge, were leading
The Blackhawks have regained the momentum in this series and they were in this position last year when they rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to take down the Detroit Red Wings. The key in this game will be the Anze Kopitar-Jonathan Toews matchup.
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez (27) shakes hands with Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) after the Kings defeated the Blackhawks 5-4 in the overtime period in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals in the NHL hockey Stanley