2010 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 6 Preview
The Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks will meet up on Wednesday, June 9th, in Philadelphia for Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals. After an offensive explosion in Game 5, the Chicago Blackhawks currently lead the series 3-2. So far, the home team has won each game of the series. Philadelphia hopes that trend continues, while Chicago will do its best to clinch the Stanley Cup.
Philadelphia’s offense is not really a problem, as they managed to score 4 goals in Game 5. However, their defense is below average, to say the least. They are coming off a game where they allowed 7 total goals. Philadelphia tried using both Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher in Game 5, and neither got the job done. Peter Laviolette, coach for the Flyers, has not revealed which of his goalies will start in Game 6.
If Chicago wants to clinch the 2010 Stanley Cup in Game 6, they need Antti Niemi to step up and shutdown Philadelphia’s offense. As Chicago demonstrated in Game 5, their offense really is not a problem. On the other hand, Philadelphia simply has to figure out a way to slow Chicago down. They cannot expect to win a game where they give up seven goals.
If Philadelphia can figure out their struggles at goalie and Chicago shows up motivated like they were in Game 5, Game 6 of the 2010 Stanley Cup finals should be excellent. At this point for Philadelphia it really is win or go home.