«Chicago» equalized in the final series of the Stanley Cup, defeating in native walls, “Tampa Bay” – 2: 1. At the gate, “Lightning” from the first minutes later 20-year-old Andrei Vasilevsky, who was praised coach, despite two missed goals.
«Chicago Blackhawks” – “Tampa Bay Lightning” – 2: 1 (in the series – 2: 2)
«Chicago» in the fourth match of the Cup final Stanley beat “Tampa Bay” and equalized in the series – 2: 2. At the gate, “Lightning” reappeared 20-year-old Russian Andrey Vasilevsky. He was just going out on the ice in the second match of the series, but then played in just eight minutes.
Because of the trauma Ben Bishop Wasilewski has at its disposal a match. Unfortunately, to bring victory to his team, Andrew could not. He repelled 17 of 19 shots. However, a mentor, “Tampa” John Cooper praised the young keeper.
«We conceded only two goals – in this great merit Andrew. He did everything he could for us to win today, but its partners have scored only one goal. At the highest level, in the final NHL Vasilevsky has shown that it can play. This is a huge achievement for the 20-year-old guy, – assured the coach, –
As for the Bishop, he has to play in this series, there is no doubt. I just do not know what kind of game. ”
Along the way, Wasilewski became the youngest goalkeeper to have appeared on the ice from the first minute in the finals of the NHL since 1986.
«I can play crucial matches . I would not say that, for me, these games are nothing new. I was ready to pressure from fans and players, “- admitted Andrew.
However, the main hero of the match was still not a Russian, and his counterpart Corey Crawford. For the entire match Canadian goalkeeper “Chicago” struck only once. Crawford reflected 24 throws from 25 and won the “second star” of the match. “First” was the author of the winning goal Brandon Saad.
But first things first. In the first period the score was never opened. Press “Tampa” was great, a few moments of “Chicago” was rescued by Crawford. Before the gates Vasilevsky washer almost reached – just two shots in 20 minutes.
After the break the hosts involved in the game and immediately opened the account. Twice in the “Lightning” Rod played, and the third attempt by Jonathan Toews still stuffed shell into the net.
The joy of “Chicago” was short-lived. Within five minutes, Alexander Killorn equalized from close range, earning 18 points for his performance in the current season of the Stanley Cup.
Still, “Blackhawks” put the squeeze on opponents. After Kimmo Timonen powerful throw guests again saved goalpost. Moreover, the sound of the crossbar was perfectly audible even in the roaring arena. There was a face-off in the area of ”Tampa”. Saad won the power struggle, traveled Vasilevsky and sent the puck into the net – 2: 1.
«I was very lucky. I drove into the zone, tried to create a chaos out there, but the goalkeeper managed to touch the puck, it hit my horse, and I almost lost sight of the bomb “- admitted after the match the happy Saad.
«Yes, we lost. First, we feel comfortable, but then everything changed. Rival clearly realized throw and won. One can only come to his senses, to go home and not to lose face in front of his family stands, “- said the captain,” Tampa “Steven Stamkos.
The next game of the final series will take place on June 14 in Tampa.
Note that “Chicago” with the advent of the post of head coach Joel Kennevillya almost lost in the playoffs with the score 2: 2 in the series, with indicator – 16: 1 in the remaining matches. Only the “Anaheim” “Blackhawks” lost in the fifth game of the Western Conference finals this year, but eventually left the series for them.
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