It Was Bound To Happen Eventually - Blues 4, Hawks 2
by McClure on Oct 22, 2010 10:26 PM CDT
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We knew the Hawks playing like this would bite them squarely in the ass eventually, it just licks a big, hairy, sweaty set of nuts that it had to be against the Blues.
Things started tonight with both teams flying up and down the ice with reckless abandon and not much use for any manner of neutral ice defense. A Fernando Pisani turnover at the right defensive half wall and Nick Boynton swimming at the resultant 2-on-1 led to David Perron's first goal of the evening, picking his corner cleanly on Marty Turco. The Hawks quickly equalized things on a rocket from Patrick Sharp from the top of the left circle on the power play to draw even at 1-1, but were outshot 12-8 in the first.
Perron once again gave the Blues the lead six minutes in on a nice backhand in transition with Boynton once again getting turned around backing into Turco on the goal. Brent Seabrook pulled the Hawks even on a slapper through traffic three minutes later just as a penalty had expired, and the teams traded chances through the remainder of the period.
The third period was fairly even until Roman Polak's floater from the right hashmark somehow made its way through Marty Turco's legs. The closest the Hawks would get from there would be a Viktor Stalberg post, as Brent Seabrook would be taken off late for a delay of game penalty, and a ricocheting shot would find its way to Patrik Berglund's tape right in front of Turco which he didn't miss to put the game away for good. Winning streak over, Blues win 4-2.
Observations
- Despite the loss, the Hawks had a solid shot blocking night right from the get go, and the Corsi numbers reflect that when contrasted against the Blues 28 shots on goal.
- Turco's gotta have that third goal, whether it was through traffic, hit a skate or not. Plain and simple.
- David Perron - officially annoying.
- Jack Skille got drilled on the right boards in the first by Carlo Coliaccovo after chipping the puck in. While I personally believe the hit was clean, by the letter of the law as far as the new mandate on headshots is concerned in the league, something could have been called.
- John Scott's first fight in a Hawk uni was about as anticlimactic as 17 year old coming in his pants as the head cheerleader breathes heavily on his earlobe.
- While the powerplay was very un-clown shoes for the first two periods, it looked like absolute hell during the chance mid-way through the third and needing an equalizer.
- Boynton looked awful on Perron's two goals, particularly the second. In that case, he needed to stay on his feet and force him to the outside.
- Duncan Keith's decision making is still leaving a lot to be desired.
- Paging Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.
- Hopefully tonight doesn't give Q an itchy trigger finger for any rash decisions for tomorrow night's game back at the UC against Columbus. Skille and Stalberg did nothing to piss away a lineup spot. Look for Crawford tomorrow night as well.
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Chemistry....
Keith is trying too hard to make up for defense losses. He’ll be back to normal as the season progresses, he’s a pro. Q I hope will play with roster spots until he finds the combination’s that will take the Hawks to the netherlands again this year. Lots of good young kids on this team but the vets are trying to do too much to make up the slack.
Kane looked awesome early but Toews needs to find his game, being way too serious out there and he needs to start potting the puck.
Kane has looked far from awesome. In fact, he’s one of the players that Toews has looked better than – albeit minimal.
And … the ‘Hawks went to the netherlands? Might explain Kane’s slow start – still trying to recover from the legal prostitution and cannibis.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
Netherlands? I thought they went to Finland last year.
And why would they want to go back?
/sarcasm
My hatred of the Canucks is matched only by my love of drinking.
Haha
John Scott’s first fight in a Hawk uni was about as anticlimactic as 17 year old coming in his pants as the head cheerleader breathes heavily on his earlobe.
Thats Pulitzer material right there
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by BigCSouthside on Oct 22, 2010 10:48 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
The literary level of these writers amazes me!
I think a Nobel for literature and movie rights will be forthcoming. Thanks for the laugh in the midst of a crappy loss.
The Chicago Blackhawks -- 2010 Stanley Cup Champions!!!!!!
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by Preacher000 on Oct 22, 2010 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Scott looked like a dog shaking a chew toy.
OK, I am NOT trying to start a goalie controversy here, just making an observation. Turco has let in a number of soft goals so far, that has to stop.
Also, if I were shooting on Turco, I’d go high glove side.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
I dunno
that snap that got past the glove he maybe should have had. The deflection off a skate and through the legs of a Blues player and his own? He never saw it through the screen.
And he did a nice job of pushing a Blues player out of his crease at one point, too. (I was watching on a small TV in a bar/restaurant, so couldn’t always make out details.)
Our Cup.
Don't forget the two shootout goals...
If I’m not mistaken they were high glove side.
39 years of pain (1971 loss to Habs) vaporized by one OT goal.
Rec'd
Puckin' Hostile
-Matt Cooke is a turd burglar. He burgles ALL the turds.-
-At least he's not Cam Janssen. What a bag of dicks that guy is.-
rec'd
the post, not the comment, cough if you follow cough
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by cliffkoroll on Oct 23, 2010 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly.
It’s quotes like these that will continue bringing me back to SCH.
Rock over London,
Rock on Chicago.
Diet Pepsi,
UH HUH!!!!
Dear Sam,
What do make of Pisani? Is it about time we put him on the 4th line or the press box?
In my estimation he’s been gawd awful. At what point do you reach down to RockVegas and grab Potulny?
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
the only thing he is good at is the PK. Otherwise there is a reason he’s only making 500K.
Puckin' Hostile
-Matt Cooke is a turd burglar. He burgles ALL the turds.-
-At least he's not Cam Janssen. What a bag of dicks that guy is.-
Was up at the asscrack of dawn to take the lady to the airport..
The guy on the Score (dont know who) was saying Pisani was the new Ladd….In went the Arctic Monkeys CD when I heard that.
If Pisani is the new Ladd, then Im fucking Albert Einstein.
19-88-81-2-7-10-36-4-51 : The Hawks
Theoretically, he is the new Ladd, but by position only
Otherwise, that’s patently false.
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions
But an exception HAS too be made
for relatively bad Einstein puns.
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions
Usually, it's only the callers
that are half-a-retard on the score, but apparently it’s spreading to the hosts.
If it was before 5:AM, probably Les Grobstein. Have you seen that guy? Enough said.
by frictionjane on Oct 23, 2010 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Hell no on the 4th
The 4th line is one of the few bright shiny objects so far. They shock the hell out of me regularly. They aren’t exactly DDN but, they are building there own chemistry. DON"T FUCK WITH IT Q!
by neverhome30728 on Oct 23, 2010 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Alfredsson notches a 1000 points!
Thought I’d take a second and offer congratulations to Daniel Alfredsson on recording his 1000th point – in a hat-trick no less. And becomes only the 3rd Swede to do so (Sundin and Lidstrom).
Classy guy all the way.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
I love those under the radar guys ...
who stick with a team their entire career and put together consistent season after consistent season. Some of those Sens teams from the early part of the 2000s were high flying and fun to watch. It’s too bad they never could put it together in all the right places.
by Billy Charlesbois on Oct 23, 2010 2:32 AM CDT up reply actions
His 40 kids are very proud
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by HjammerTime on Oct 23, 2010 7:17 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really? The Senators? Didn’t realize anybody outside of Toronto could hate them … their bandwagoning fans at the time were annoying, but the team.
How could you hate them, unless they killed your playoff pool consistantly?
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
I was very impressed
by Seabs scoring on the power play.
Didn’t see much else of the game, as I was at a bar with a bunch of coworkers, and can’t feel my face at this point. or my feet, but that’s just because these heels are too high. but whatever, that dude who told me the Hawks needed Buff was a douche, and I should’ve known better than to bring up religion.
Go Hawks!
San Francisco Giants: your 2010 NL West CHAMPS.
the rest of that line was a joke. Bickell/Brouwer/Hossa/Bolland. Three of those four have been worthless on the PP.
Puckin' Hostile
-Matt Cooke is a turd burglar. He burgles ALL the turds.-
-At least he's not Cam Janssen. What a bag of dicks that guy is.-
I got Tazer
on my fantasy team, sure would be nice if he scored a few goals.
On a different note, I think it is time for something to be done with Pisani. He just looks out of place out there.
Observations from the game
Was at the game tonight. Both teams were chasing the puck and not controlling it. 2nd period was like watching a peewee league game….except little kids try to score. On Seabs’ score…nice shot, but it could’ve been done about 15 seconds earlier. Hossa was off to the right ready to go, not even a look in his direction let alone a pass. And Turco….jesus christ, where do I begin? The guy never looks ready. It’s like he’s surprised when the puck comes into the zone. Plays way the hell out of the crease, which I’m surprised didn’t bite him in the ass tonight, and that floater should not have gotten past him.
This is pure pissing and moaning here, but if Turco’s gonna keep playing like this, dump him and bring Huet back up. No point in paying both of them for inconsistent goaltending.
It's all fun and games until Crosby cries. Then it's frackin' hilarious.
Just moving along
Nothing to see here
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions
Math fail
Huet = $5.4M
Turco = $1.2M
Which six players do you want to do w/o to play Huet? Oh wait, you have to meet the minimum roster.
Pissing and moaning is fine. But we expect at least a minimum level of rational thought here. (Yeah, right.)
Our Cup.
no kidding...
I was about to rally against that comment, but you summed it up much more concisely, and with far less profanity than I would’ve.
Rock over London,
Rock on Chicago.
Diet Pepsi,
UH HUH!!!!
This makes sense^
In response to one that did not think it through to the consequences.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 23, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I was surrounded by Blues fans, how much rational thought can you expect from me?
It's all fun and games until Crosby cries. Then it's frackin' hilarious.
That's definitely an acceptable excuse and condolences are in order
FYI, cross “the dog ate my homework” off your list too though. ;)
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Did I seriously get so drunk
that I managed to teach someone with 3000 comment about the “Z” button? Did that happen?
by Germware on Oct 23, 2010 4:46 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
haha
dude it was magical
We like our people.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 23, 2010 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Backes
made the play of the game by not touching that puck. Turco was playing the tip, and he would have been right on.
Puckin' Hostile
-Matt Cooke is a turd burglar. He burgles ALL the turds.-
-At least he's not Cam Janssen. What a bag of dicks that guy is.-
It's fine to play the tip
The stick has to be on the ice. The stick stops the shot on the ice between the legs.
I’ll bet he has been told to get his stick on the ice thousands of times since he started playing.
He made a mistake there, but why did Keith make the ring around play? He gave it right to the Blues..
Your arms off
No it isn't
ding ding ding
Question for Duncan Keith: you’re fresh on the ice, collecting a pass from Marty. The cross-ice pass to Cullimore looks risky, but the soft ring around to Cully is a no-brainer.
Plan B is a chip behind you to your center to lead a break-out- a bit risky, but not for you.
So, wtf? You’re not really pressured, and can hold the puck and take a peek if you like, but you crank it blindly around the boards instead.
You’ve been off a bit this year, tho still an anchor. it’s cool, no sweat. But on this play, really,what were you thinking? I’ll hang up and listen for your response.
We like our people.
by cliffkoroll on Oct 23, 2010 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm fine with Turco so far
He’s doing a pretty darn good job behind a defense that has performed as a shell of itself so far this year. That being said, people often complain about goalies going down too soon. Turco seems to actually go down too late quite often. Maybe it’s because when he does go to the ice it’s typically a First Alert situation?
And yes, stick on the ice Turc. Goalie school 101.
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd think
it’s because he’s small – big goalies can go down and still take up a good portion of the net just by making themselves big.
By the way – Turco standing next to murdersaurus is hilarious.
by oregon_hawk on Oct 23, 2010 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions
The ’Hawks could help Turco by not allowing 30+ shots every game.
He’s been as good as Niemi was last year. Not spectacular, but solid.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
I believe Turco is far superior to Niemi in two key areas.
1) The obvious one that all have beaten to death, which is puck handling & movement. The extra pounding that our D will avoid because of this will tell in the long run.
2) Rebound control. It is so refreshing to see so many fewer rebounds. But more importantly, to see the puck being directed to the corners rather than right out in front on those shots that Turco doesn’t or can’t hold. In the long run this will result in far fewer second chance opportunities over the course of the season.
Now, if the boys would get their shit together in the defensive zone maybe I can cut back on my 1/5 a game habit.
"Against logic there is no armor like ignorance."
- Laurence J. Peter
I don’t find Turco’s rebound control to be THAT much better than Niemi’s. He does give out a lot, not as much, but a lot. Most of them lay in the crease which makes me quiver a lot more than Niemi’s rebounds to the point.
Overall (And I’m probably going to say this a lot this year) the only upgrade I see over the two is financially – Turco’s salary was a lot more easier to digest than Niemi’s.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
Agreed
This guy is a nut job-entertaining-but he is a throw back to Murray Bannerman skating all over as a third defenseman . The other night he was on his back legs up in the air guarding the net. That marshmellow by Pollock just can’t happen Crawfish tonight?
"Trying is the first step towards failure" Homer Simpson
by ccm on Oct 23, 2010 9:32 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Looks like choosing Fishbone over watching this game
was the right choice
"For the kid that was there in 1992 who was crying when I came off the ice after we lost game 4 in Chicago Stadium... you waited 18 years... I hope you have a big smile on your face."
by it'snotsomuchmeasitisroenick on Oct 23, 2010 8:17 AM CDT reply actions
Choking on a fish bone
was also a better choice.
Ummm...did you know there's a bustle in your hedgerow?
Scott fought the wrong guy
Have a new hatred for Roman Polak. I have a feeling Hossa was going to give that guy a good shot if he wasn’t being held back while Polak was flailing at Kopy.
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I said I'd give the Hawks about 15 games
for them to jell…especially since Kane Sharp both missed a game,HAmmer missed two,and Soupy hasn’t played at all….
Still donno what to think,i look at it two ways,either:They haven’t played their best hockey yet,and still are 5-3-1
OR
Is this their best hockey?And will we just have to deal with the fact that they are a 5-8 seed in the West?
Is there a guarantee that Toews Kane Keith and Seabrook will be as good as last year?or better?
by Special Agent Dale Cooper on Oct 23, 2010 9:00 AM CDT reply actions
I was going with 6-10 to start passing judgement
D looks good at times, and like exploded pork at others
When did we trade Toews and Kaner?
Scott = Good at scaring people in fights, laughable at times on D [laughable for the other guys] though holds his own sometimes.
Boynton, Your name is on the Cup already, you are not getting the Norris, chill and just play.
D2K-Biscuit, Only one of you can get the Norris, but neither of you will unless you get that bromance back as we saw in the Day of our Defense.
Hossa & Sharp are Man-Gods
Soupy, start eating more Campbells and get the Fuck back, Hammer needs it
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 23, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions
Soupy still hasn't started skating
But fi he was injured on October 1st or 2nd,and they said 4 to 5 weeks,that means in another week,or two,the Hawks should have him back..that means either next weekend against the wild,or the week after against Atlanta…i guess the good news is they should have him for the circus trip out West
by Special Agent Dale Cooper on Oct 23, 2010 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions
Please let him be back for ATL
One of 3 games I know i’ll see the Hawks (so far anyway). Would love to see the band back together for the first game I see them this year.
by neverhome30728 on Oct 23, 2010 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Actually going this Friday also
Taking wife and kids to both. Fri 29th and Sat 6th then Nash 13th with son and coworker and his nephew. Cool thing having the wife get into hockey. Just no drinking at the game
by neverhome30728 on Oct 23, 2010 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Soupy needs to start eating cartilage
Don't feed the scrubber. It just encourages him.
by ChicagoNativeSon on Oct 23, 2010 10:34 AM CDT up reply actions
All things considered
The Hawks are looking pretty good.
Me thinks the Blues are a playoff team this year, so I’m not completely floored we lose at their place. The boys lose tonight, I may change my tune a little.
by frictionjane on Oct 23, 2010 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions
The Defense doing its Defense thing was not bad
It is when they try to move the puck that appear to be ridding without training wheels. hot Blocking was good, blocking the passing lanes, not bad, GETTING THE FUCKING PUCK OUT OF THE ZONE = Dog Diarrhea.
Speaking of the D, they need to take more shots from the point. They did a few times last night, and got a few rebounds as a result, you can’t bury them all but getting them will help. Besides it will force the others D to play those shooting lanes more and open the ice some for the forwards low.
Perron is not a Douchebag [yet] but that Cock Holster has the Hawks number right now, he must be demotivated.
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by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 23, 2010 9:00 AM CDT reply actions
this
Just try and shoot for the net and get a rebound. Like I said last night. Halak was rebounding left and right. But, for some reason we didn’t take advantage of that. And when we did have someone in front of the net. We get cute and pass it till Blues pick it from us.
by neverhome30728 on Oct 23, 2010 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions
Yeah i keep
seeing that they mention practice,i know practice makes perfect,but having a few practices doesn’t gurantee anything,i guess it will help,only time will tell….but this loaded schedule early on hasn’t helped at all
Still donno why Q doesn’t move Skille and Stally up to the third and or 2nd lines,or at least give em some mor minutes out there
by Special Agent Dale Cooper on Oct 23, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions
Boynton
may have played one of the worst defensive games I’ve seen this year. On goal #2, Hossbollah maybe could have bailed him out I guess, but probably didn’t expect his defenseman TO TURN HIS FUCKING BACK ON A MAN GOING TO THE NET.
Our Cup.
On another note
Hogs lost last night….Beach assisted on their only goal….and Morin was injured and needed to be helped off the ice,apparently he has the dreaded lower body injury…hope it isn’t serious,i was really excited to see him fly with the big guns this year
by Special Agent Dale Cooper on Oct 23, 2010 12:22 PM CDT reply actions
Captain?
why are you having so much trouble with the puck? the one you lost in alone on Halak (coming right after Dunc’s Most Mystifying Play Ever) – well, guys, your best players gotta be your best players at some point.
i really thought the Hawks might sneak another 2 points from the Blues despite being outplayed again, and they had their chances.
We like our people.
its OcToewsber
he just never seems to have his shit together in Oct
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Have to say the upcoming schedule for this week looks good:
L.A. (no Doughty), Edmonton, and Minnesota. I think the early season storm has been weathered after tonight.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
No Doughty?
you sure?how long is he gonna be out?LA is still a good team even without Doughty
by Special Agent Dale Cooper on Oct 23, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
No Doughty is nice.
True though, still a solid team.
Rock over London,
Rock on Chicago.
Diet Pepsi,
UH HUH!!!!
Your Midshipmen
are beating the hell out of the Irish…when did they get good at football
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
The Midshipmen aren’t good, the Irish are THAT BAD!
Good thing they got rid of Charlie Weiss. Geesh, great move ND.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
hey, they are better than when they had Uncle Charlie
once some of Kelly’s recruits start playing, I think you will see this team be better. Weiss and the AD kinda shot ND Football in the foot recruiting wise
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions
amazingly my Alma Mater managed a win
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Who’s that?
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It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
VMI
just bad at football
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad at football? But they should be great with the use of this fitness test.
Bad memories?
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
heh
that would be one of the easier things we had to do
Bug Chucker Fly Fishing
Who own da Chiefs?
by BigCSouthside on Oct 23, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
ND boosters/alumni have too much influence
Way back when Hessberg ran the whole show, he knew enough to keep the rabid dogs at bay, resulting in a lot of success. Now they all just twist in the wind, hiring and firing coaches at will – and what was wrong with Herm Winngham again?
I'm having a really bad day
Can the Hawks please just completely dismantle this squad from Ohio. I need to smile.
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I Love learning our founding history.
by Toews-makes-funny-faces on Oct 23, 2010 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Well, the Jackets have been jeckle and hyde so far this year.
May we see the team that played last night and gave up 6 to the Flames.
2010 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS
It's been a long journey but in the end it was all worth it, and I wouldn't have ever changed a thing. The feeling is so surreal, yet so real.
pretty funny from PD
Burwood apologizes for screwing up a kids game in NHL 11
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