Barn Burner

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 7 to 4 to take a 3 - 2 lead in the Stanley Cup Finals.

It was a wild game. The stars on the 'Hawks found their mojo. They played like they were in the first 3 series. Two obvious high sticking penalties were missed, one for each team. I guess you could say it evened out, however that is little consolation to the guys who got a hockey stick in the face.

We are now five games into the finals. The home team has won every game. If the Flyers want to win this thing, they have to win in Chicago, in game seven. They very well may do that. With the extra day of rest I see game six being very good.

Chris Pronger looked very ordinary tonight. He finished the game -5. It is never good when your best defenseman, who plays 30 minutes per game is on the ice for 5 more even strength goals against than goals for. If the Flyers want to make it to a game 7 and have a chance to play for a 35 pound trophy, he must play better.

This series has been great. You have no idea what each game will bring. I still thing Chicago will ultimately win it all, but the Broad Street Bullies will not go down without a fight. I'm sure there are two more games in Pronger's 35 year old legs, at least when the biggest prize is still available. The young talented team from the windy city are feeling it and if they can keep it going they can power through the energy brought on by God Bless America and finish it on Wednesday.

However, just like the rest of the playoffs in 2010, nobody knows for sure.