This is a 10* WESTERN-CONFERENCE FINALS GAME OF THE YEAR on the Chicago Blackhawks.

After losing Game 1, the Hawks bounced back in Game 2 and after falling in Game 3, I am fully expecting another bounce back effort here as it's now pretty much do-or-die for Chicago. These teams are very evenly matched, each is loaded with talent up and down the line-up and both are backed by superb goaltending. So beyond the obvious "motivation" factor working in favor of Chicago, it's also important to note that the Hawks are 13-7 (+2.7 units) after scoring one goal or less in their previous contest this year. Sometimes I feel it's necessary to completely dissect a game and in others I feel that a more common sense approach is the best way to handicap a contest, and that's definitely the case here. Expect the Ducks to be extremely satisfied in already earning the split and for the BLACKHAWKS to risk life and limb getting into shooting and passing lanes for the victory.

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