Michael Stuart: Searching for Seven: Lightning in Chicago for Battle with Blackhawks

Stamkos scored his first hat trick vs the Hawks let's hope he does it again

Michael Stuart: Searching for Seven: Lightning in Chicago for Battle with Blackhawks
- Michael_Stuart

This is going to be one tall order! This Blackhawks team is the benchmark for the NHL. We have to bring our A+++ game if we want a chance to escape with 2 points.

This is going to be one tall order! This Blackhawks team is the benchmark for the NHL. We have to bring our A+++ game if we want a chance to escape with 2 points.
- Artyukhin76

The lightning have pretty much owned the Blackhawks the last 3 seasons or so (obviously not including the lockout season). I'm thinking its gonna be a Tampa victory by 2 goals.

The Hawks, while their D game and goaltending has been solid so far, have not been firing on all cylinders yet this season. Hoping for a victory, but not expecting one.

The lightning have pretty much owned the Blackhawks the last 3 seasons or so (obviously not including the lockout season). I'm thinking its gonna be a Tampa victory by 2 goals.

The Hawks, while their D game and goaltending has been solid so far, have not been firing on all cylinders yet this season. Hoping for a victory, but not expecting one.
- BlazinMike

I don't know. That first game between the two clubs last year was ALL Chicago. Somehow Tampa got the victory. If we repeated that game today, Chicago wins it without much trouble.

The lightning have pretty much owned the Blackhawks the last 3 seasons or so (obviously not including the lockout season). I'm thinking its gonna be a Tampa victory by 2 goals.

The Hawks, while their D game and goaltending has been solid so far, have not been firing on all cylinders yet this season. Hoping for a victory, but not expecting one.
- BlazinMike

Me too.
Edit: for the Lightning that is

I don't know. That first game between the two clubs last year was ALL Chicago. Somehow Tampa got the victory. If we repeated that game today, Chicago wins it without much trouble.
- Michael_Stuart

Hey Michael, do you think this is what that guy was talking about in reference to our arrogance?

Hey Michael, do you think this is what that guy was talking about in reference to our arrogance?
- Artyukhin76

We're pretty arrogant.

I don't know. That first game between the two clubs last year was ALL Chicago. Somehow Tampa got the victory. If we repeated that game today, Chicago wins it without much trouble.
- Michael_Stuart

Perhaps, the Bulin wall did Chicago NO favors last season. What a terrible signing. Tampa is deep with younger talent. Gotta like their chances.

Perhaps, the Bulin wall did Chicago NO favors last season. What a terrible signing. Tampa is deep with younger talent. Gotta like their chances.
- BlazinMike

You guys will see, I'll be sleeping because most likely I have to be at work by 2am or earlier.

We're pretty arrogant.
- Michael_Stuart

Yes we are.

Lightning win 7 to 3

4-3 Tampa in OT.

Hawks are a very good team that haven't risen to their usual greatness yet. That said, we seem to have their number lately. It's a great test and will be an even better game to watch.

A couple tests. Coming up Hawks and Sharks the Isles then get ready for the Rags fans we have three in the next three weeks with them, so the dinosaurs will be coming in with their Corsi b.s. can't wait for the 26 th to boo Marty baby

A couple tests. Coming up Hawks and Sharks the Isles then get ready for the Rags fans we have three in the next three weeks with them, so the dinosaurs will be coming in with their Corsi b.s. can't wait for the 26 th to boo Marty baby
- tpd11

Not a big deal. There is no metric that can be found which says Stralman hasn't been fantastic.

Stamkos is heating up again. That is not a good sign for Crawford or the Hawks. If Bishop brings his top game, then I like our chances.

A couple tests. Coming up Hawks and Sharks the Isles then get ready for the Rags fans we have three in the next three weeks with them, so the dinosaurs will be coming in with their Corsi b.s. can't wait for the 26 th to boo Marty baby
- tpd11

I feel like the NHL schedulers are trolling us by having his first game back in a Rags jersey on the 26th

I feel like the NHL schedulers are trolling us by having his first game back in a Rags jersey on the 26th
- H0ckeyParadise

Maybe.

Maybe.
- Michael_Stuart

Speaking of NHL schedule makers, any of you notice that the Lightning play 12/12 in February against the western conference? only 4 of them at the forum

Speaking of NHL schedule makers, any of you notice that the Lightning play 12/12 in February against the western conference? only 4 of them at the forum
- norbs

The NHL schedule makers are equal opportunity jerks, they screw EVERY team.

With paquette and vlad playing so well this year where do they fit in next year I know morrow won't be back and those guys have proven to play well enough at the nhl level

Speaking of NHL schedule makers, any of you notice that the Lightning play 12/12 in February against the western conference? only 4 of them at the forum
- norbs

February is the real test for this team. Brutal.

February is the real test for this team. Brutal.
- tpd11

Hopefully we can get a good enough cushion by then so we can afford to drop a couple if it comes down to it.

February is the real test for this team. Brutal.
- tpd11

We'll go undefeated in February on our way to the President's Trophy. (gotta think positive!)