It doesn't matter much.. but oh it's so sweet.. Hawks 4 - Scum 2

by Killion on Apr 11, 2009 7:13 PM CDT in Recaps

This is going to be a short and sweet preview.

First of all - the turnout at The Whirlaway was far better than we were expecting. After reading all the comments I was 90% sure that it was going to be the three writers for this site plus Sergio. Instead, it turned out to be about 15-20 people at the bar. Some had just read The Committed Indian, others were friends and some were The Third Man In. All in all, it was a way better turn out than any of us expected and a good time. Maybe we'll try to do it again for the playoffs but definitely again for next year.

As a bonus... Hey! The Hawks won! After Hammer's goal in the opening seconds it really seemed that neither team was trying all that hard. They wanted to win but more importantly they didn't want anyone to get hurt. Sure, the scum tied on the first PP but you can't expect to give them that type of opportunity and keep them off the scoreboard.

Zetterberg's goal in the second was a result of a huge rebound from Huet and a screen from the Hawks own defense - I honestly thought the game was over at that point. As much as we all hate the Wings, it's sometimes hard to get the acutal Blackhawks to share that hatred and play their hardest. It might take a playoff series between these squads to really get the blood flowing.

The only player who really seemed angry was Biscuit. Seabrook was hitting Cleary at every fucking chance. I think he got a taste of blood with that winter classic hit and just couldn't resist anymore.

So then Eager got a goal to tie the game in the third and brought all of us in the bar back into the game. Fantastic. Now we had an excuse to stop drinking and start paying attention again. Then.. something happened that none of us expected.

Byfuglien ends up with on a break away and draws a penalty shot.. and he fucking buries it! The shot over Conklin's shoulder was great and it won the game for the Hawks.

With only 28 seconds left in the game it was a beautiful sight to see the Hawks with the sudden lead. Ladd puts home the empty netter and the game is over. Sam, McClure and I talk shit with Block for a while before we all get on our way.

Now we look forward for the end of the regular season tomorrow and a special season review of The Indian which you should all buy if you're going to the game tomorrow. On to the playoffs..

And another positive thing - the Nucks ending up winning OT which means the Hawks will face the Flames for the first round. This day probably couldn't get any better so I'm going to end it here. Enjoy today everyone - and lets make it two in a row tomorrow.

Player of the Game

Dustin Byfuglien?

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You bet your sweet ass it is. If the Hawks were going to keep him on this team for a reason, I guess this was it.

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this day was fantastic

i just found out i have a job offer for after i graduate as long as those damn drug tests don’t screw me

"Oh, that's easy. White Sox. I'm not one of these fair-weather fans. You go to Wrigley Field, you have a beer; beautiful people up there. People aren't watching the game. It's not serious. White Sox, that's baseball. South Side." -O'Bama

by Hawk is God on Apr 11, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions

Buff's goal was amazing

I thought there was no way he’d score, and then he just calmly flipped the puck in over Conklin’s shoulder.

"He shows up every day to play, he plays hard every day, and he shows up to beat your butt."
~Ozzie Guillen on AJ Pierzynski, 3-17-09

by HappyHuman on Apr 11, 2009 10:53 PM CDT reply actions

It has been 6 years...

…since a Hawks scored on a penalty shot (Alexei Zhamnov) and it was Dustin Byfuglien that ended it. Dustin Byfuglien? WTF? Honest to goodness I couldn’t believe he scored! I’m still in shock some 6 hours later. With all the bad luck the Hawks have had lately this is how the ‘Hockey Gods’ repay us-a penalty shot goal by Byfuglien. Interesting, if not ironic, that Byfuglien would replace Zhamnov ‘cause both are very similar in their approach to every game-tonight I try, tomorrow…not so much.
In any event it’s always great to beat the FUCK WINGS. Hopefully tomorrow the Hawks produce the same result!!!

by hawks61 on Apr 11, 2009 11:10 PM CDT reply actions

Blues

I’d sure like to see St. Louis beat Colorado and slip into the seventh seed. Let the Ducks beat up on the Sharks a bit before we get them. That would make the weekend perfect.

by stanfordron on Apr 12, 2009 1:21 AM CDT reply actions

What time will the playoff schedule come out?

I’m guessing after the Blues game is over? That’s the only game being played today that has any affect on playoff seeding.

by Sportsgal on Apr 12, 2009 9:15 AM CDT reply actions

About to leave for the game

Here’s hoping they beat ’em again today.

by runningquicklynowhere on Apr 12, 2009 11:28 AM CDT reply actions

Wings Haters:

I see the Hawks beat us on a bs call in one game. That should not have been a penalty at all, let alone a penalty shot. Then you win a game which meant nothing with three of our tops guys not playing. You’re finally back in the playoffs. When was the Hawks last Cup?

by Curtisro63 on Apr 12, 2009 6:02 PM CDT reply actions