Blackhawks pull off improbable comeback to grab series lead
The Chicago Blackhawks were staring a 3-2 deficit in the face in their first round series against the Nashville Predators. Not only were they trailing by a goal with less than a minute remaining, but star Marian Hossa sat in the penalty box after drawing a major penalty, meaning that even after they pulled the goalie, it was still just 5-on-5.
But Patrick Kane ignored the odds, sending the hometown fans into delirium by scoring with 13.6 seconds left to send the game into overtime. And then, just seconds after exiting the box, Hossa netted the game-winner to give the Blackhawks a 5-4 win and a 3-2 advantage in the best-of-seven series.
The dramatics were not without controversy, though. Hossa earned his major penalty late in the game after shoving Nashville’s Dan Hamhuis into the boards, who was injured and had to leave the game. Many analysts have voiced their displeasure about the officiating, saying that Hossa should have been ejected from the game. And there’s a consensus that the Chicago star should undoubtedly be suspended for Game 6.
Whether he plays or not, Hossa has given the heavy favorites control of the series. Who said crime doesn’t pay?
