The Chicago Blackhawks have to feel good about themselves come playoffs time. They have won two of the last five NHL Championships, and arguably have been the best team in the league for the last half decade. They got the needed split at Anaheim to claim home ice advantage, and that has been integral for their success as Chicago is already 5-0 at home in the playoffs. That has left this team at 24-4 at home in the playoffs over the last three years. The Ducks won't go quietly, but after the triple OT marathon in game two, and now having to get it up on the road, the Chicago home ice advantage may be further enhanced. The Blackhawks are no strangers to beating good teams as they are 27-9 in their last 36 against a team over .750. Take the home team Blackhawks in this one.
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