NHL Three Stars: Toews, Kane power Blackhawks back to Stanley Cup Final
No. 1 Star: Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks captain came through yet again as his two first-period goals helped pace Chicago to a 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7.
No. 2 Star: Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Kane assisted on three goals in each of the three periods during Chicago’s win. He recorded seven points against Anaheim and now has 20 overall this postseason, one behind Tyler Johnson for the NHL lead.
No. 3 Star: Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks
Crawford was kept busy, making 35 saves, the eighth time this postseason he’s made at least 30 stops in a game.
Honorable Mention: Chicago’s power play scored on two of their four chances … Duncan Keith and Brad Richards each had a pair of assists … The Blackhawks will play for their third Cup in the last six seasons.
Did You Know? It held.
Dishonorable Mention: Bruce Boudreau fell to 1-6 in his NHL career in Game 7s … Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf were held to one combined goal in the final three games of the series. Getzlaf last scored in Game 1 versus Calgary in Round 2.
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