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00:00Welcome to the Madhouse. Hi, it's James Stabalski for EA Sports. We're in Chicago, the home of the Hawks.
00:23Oh, this building's electric and both games are set to go.
00:30The Blackhawks will look to go in the offensive as they win the opening draw. Quick pass to Sigoura.
00:40In this the pass. Oh, he got huddled by Hildermann.
00:45Well, he makes an incredible save on a point-blank shot here, James. I love the way he's aggressive, he's competitive, and he wins the battle.
00:51We're still in the early stages of this period. Still no score in this one.
00:55Chicago's won the face-up. A skilled use of the stick to poke the puck away.
01:03From the left side into the middle of the neutral zone.
01:07Pitch it along the wall by Poitier.
01:11Looking to make something happen in the offensive zone.
01:16Slides it across.
01:17Makes the save.
01:18Well, as a goaltender, sometimes you just have to react. You turn the brain off, and you just allow your eyes and your body to do the work for you.
01:26And he does exactly that with a reactionary save.
01:31Gets the puck in deep.
01:33Scooped up along the wall by Sigoura.
01:36For a lot of points.
01:37Oh, great chance there, James.
01:39And an opportunity to get the go-ahead goal, but the Pipe gets in the way.
01:43And it says, not today.
01:44And now he aims it across to Pallant.
01:49Handles the pass in the corner.
01:51That's a good poke work to kick it away.
01:54A chance for the one-timer.
01:56Two goals.
01:56Oh, that's a one-timer save.
01:59Wow.
02:00There's the whistle as the goalie hangs on.
02:06The emotion elevates after a save like that, James.
02:09And even on replay, it's happening again for me.
02:11I mean, that was absolutely unbelievable.
02:13Everyone's standing on their feet.
02:15They cannot believe that he made that save.
02:27Puck is dropping.
02:28He wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
02:30Now he slides it up to Nizar.
02:33Into the offensive zone.
02:36Stops him cold.
02:37And we get a whistle as the goaltender decides to hang on to this one.
02:51Carrick's won the draw deep in the defensive zone.
02:54Sends it over to Pallant.
02:57Here's a short pass to Bastion.
02:58And he takes the dish.
03:02Knight's got the puck and he's going to hang on.
03:10Lots of hockey left to be played in this period.
03:12Still looking for our first goal.
03:18St. Petersburg's got the puck inside the offensive zone.
03:21And he takes the feed.
03:26Moves it quickly over to Stingham.
03:29Here's a shot.
03:31Oh, he kind of struggled with that one, but he got just enough to keep it out.
03:36And the puck leaves the offensive zone.
03:37They'll be forced to tag up.
03:39He's got a step.
03:40Oh, what a save goal in the Vortex there.
03:45Oh, yeah, and how often do you see it after practice, James?
03:47Like five puck, breakaway after breakaway.
03:50Well, this goaltender, he does his job, making himself big as possible and taking away any daylight.
04:02And the puck leaves the zone, going back to center ice.
04:05Tucker's going to play it against the half wall.
04:11Tucker is in front.
04:17Well, there is a pulse.
04:19There is a beat to this game right now.
04:20And it is fast, James.
04:22Both teams trading chances at either.
04:24And, I mean, this is a track meet right now.
04:35Still a lot of time left in the period as we approach the midway, Mark.
04:39The game is still scoreless.
04:42The Blackhawks move the puck in the defensive zone.
04:46Picked up along the boards by Carrick.
04:49He gets that one.
04:50Oh, and what a save as he gets that one, too.
04:55Chicago's moving it into the offensive line.
04:58And that shot dies in traffic.
05:01Chicago's got a hold of it along the way.
05:03Beautiful read in the defensive end by Carrick.
05:08And he slides it quickly to pull up.
05:13And he'll take a moment to regroup back at center.
05:17Nice zone entry on the left side.
05:22Chicago's got the puck.
05:25And he takes the feed.
05:27The Blackhawks take it across the line.
05:30And he'll likely field that one in the morning.
05:33And that shot gets blocked by one of his own teammates.
05:45Quick feed to Sissons.
05:48Sends it in on the attack.
05:50Careful, careful, careful.
05:51D'Angelo's moving.
05:53There's the cover shot on the boards.
05:55And there's a whistle from the officials as the pain of glass is cracked.
06:00Remember back in the day, James, the thunder is hit.
06:02And all of a sudden, the glass would explode or shatter.
06:06Not anymore.
06:07And that's a good thing.
06:07So there's not as much cleanup.
06:09They just have to replace the pain.
06:10And the setters glide towards the dot here as we've got a face-off set to go.
06:18Chicago's got it, and they're on the attack.
06:20We'll get a face-off after the puck stays covered up.
06:23Can they take advantage after winning that draw?
06:37Way too much congestion blocks that.
06:40And he connects with the long bomb.
06:42That's how you get north in a very fantastic stretch pass.
06:47That's some smart heads-up defensive play by Bedard.
06:51The Bears gain possession along the wall.
06:55And that's off a stick.
06:57Angers it over to Tara Vinen.
07:00The Blackhawks are playing from the defensive zone.
07:05And there's a quick save on the play.
07:12Passed the halfway mark of this period.
07:18Still scoreless in this one.
07:24St. Petersburg's won the draw, and they'll go to work.
07:31Passes it over.
07:32Here's a sharp angle shot.
07:35Knights opted to hang on to the puck for a face-off.
07:42The Blackhawks get a hold of the puck in their own end.
07:50Pushes it across to Tara Vinen.
07:53And now it's grabbed by Bedard.
07:56Chicago's got the puck along the wall.
07:58Broken up with a stick in the defensive zone.
08:01Grabbed along the floor by O'Brien.
08:04Along the way, putting them into the attacking area.
08:08The Blackhawks have it against the wall.
08:10Chicago's got the puck inside the defensive zone.
08:15Tosses it to Moore.
08:17Knocked away by Pahal.
08:19Obey Kubels taking it from his own end.
08:23Moves it to the offensive zone.
08:25Quick shot.
08:27Oh, he kicked it all.
08:28I can't believe it.
08:29I feel like he ain't taking no for an answer there, James, right?
08:32I mean, it's like he's throwing everything out in desperation
08:35to keep that puck out of the net.
08:37That has got to give his team a real push right now.
08:49Official signals for the players to get into position,
08:51and we're about ready to drop the puck.
08:53Obey Kubels run the faceoff, and now let's see if they can do.
09:02Slides out and run across the blue line.
09:05Oh, they telegraphed the pass, and he picks it up.
09:09You've got to figure he knows about this next milestone.
09:12He's only one goal away.
09:14Monster blocker stopped by Hildaby.
09:15Oh, these are the saves, and you know that your goaltender has dialed in, James.
09:20The ability to get to the top of the crease and be square with the shooter,
09:23that's a great save.
09:25Moves the puck over to Sissons.
09:33And he takes the pass.
09:35And he hits one of his own teammates with that shot.
09:37Oh!
09:38Chicago's got the puck along the boards.
09:45Taken by Jason.
09:47Shot!
09:48Denied by the goal taker.
09:50Score!
09:51Sissons jumps it in on a second effort.
09:54I just love this play, James.
09:56I mean, you take the initial shot, but you follow it or not,
09:58but you still have the eyes to find the puck,
10:00and put it on your stick, and then bury your chance.
10:02That's a great play all the way around.
10:03Sometimes when you're in an on-man rush, you can overthink it, James.
10:08You can overpass.
10:09Not here.
10:10They execute perfectly with precision passing,
10:13and you can tell there was no hesitation.
10:15They were driving, and they capitalized.
10:29The Blackhawks take a 1-0 lead here in the late-throwing Superior No. 1.
10:33This is a huge goal momentum-wise, isn't it?
10:35Yeah, James, if you score a goal at the beginning of a period or at the end,
10:38it really sets the tone and temperature for your team.
10:41And it also puts your opponent back on their heels,
10:43and that's exactly what you wanted to happen.
10:45But now that the game is wide open, you're heading into intermission.
10:48So that's going to give both teams an opportunity to reset.
10:51You've got to find a way to continue to push in that second period.
10:55Moves the puck along the half wall.
10:58Graves control of it at the point.
10:59And he tries to feed it over to Burakowski.
11:03Picked up along the wall by Nassar.
11:08Puck grabbed by Bertuzzi.
11:11And now it's grabbed by Burakowski.
11:14Grave read by the goal as he pucks it away with a stick.
11:17Shots him down.
11:20Bastion's got it in his offensive territory.
11:24Taken along the wall by Palat.
11:26Takes the fiend.
11:31Takes it from the other side of the blue line.
11:34Comes up with the block.
11:36Absolutely fearless.
11:41Raging save made by Knight.
11:43Tries to get the puck to Burakowski.
11:46Takes a spill out of the ice and loses the puck.
11:48And that's broken up with a stick in front.
11:54That's taken away.
11:56Great defensive effort there.
12:03Stooped up along the wall by Zuccarello.
12:06And that's deflected.
12:09St. Petersburg's looking to break out of their own end.
12:13Takes the fiend.
12:13It's center and moves up ahead.
12:16Takes the pass and works the circle down line.
12:19Chicago's got a hold of it against the wall.
12:23Moves it to Joseph.
12:25Solid hit on that play.
12:28O'Brien's got it near the court.
12:30Oh, what a big time stop by Knight.
12:36Well, it's a close game.
12:38And you need a shot in the arm sometimes.
12:39And the best way to do that is to physically engage.
12:41And the response to that hit, you just have a look at the bench
12:44and you know that the team is pumped.
12:46St. Petersburg's had a lot of jump to their game so far here this evening.
12:50But yet they still trail here late in the opening frame.
12:55The Blackhawks win the draw.
12:58Quick pass to Sissons.
13:01Great use of the stick here at center ice.
13:03Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go.
13:11And the first 20 minutes of play, we've got lots more still to come.
13:16Second period action next right here.
13:18Don't forget to get out to the team.
13:20Hold game analysis, player interviews, and blogs on our team website.
13:25New content is added daily.
13:27And they're all right, we've got lots of glancing apart and previews.
13:33And they will be that last 30 minutes.
13:34But obviously, in one spot here is in 30 minutes.
13:36Have a great day on your team.
13:38If you've come back on you, touch them.
13:39And they definitely get the speed pass,
13:40and you've need to berire or just a move to theside in the back of your career now.
13:42And they've got plenty of縣ing страх for their job.
13:43Hope has the ability to be getting the quality of the left.
13:47And we've had plenty and Duane hit Kemba'u.
13:49I've already had plenty of burnout on your team.
13:53Yay!
13:54Nothing new.
16:25The Bears game position.
16:28Here's a short pass to Samoa.
16:30And that one follows and hits one of his own teammates in front.
16:33St. Petersburg's looking to get one back here as they continue to trail early in the second
16:43period despite leading in the shots department.
16:46Carrick's won the draw and they'll look to set up.
16:51Chicago's got the puck in their own end.
16:55From the point, they take control of it.
16:57Loose puck bottle along the boards.
16:59Picking up steam in the offensive zone.
17:03And that's a great heads up play by Kierczynski.
17:07Chicago's been working hard all night, James.
17:10It's an intercepting puck at a great stick position and it's been a defensive clinic.
17:15They've got to find ways to get to the other side of the puck and generate some offense.
17:18And loses possession after a stolen hit.
17:22Dishes it all.
17:23Moose the trick deliver to Kierry.
17:25Oh, he just got enough of that on Nick Piedenow.
17:29You know the goal is dialed in when you redirect the puck to the corner.
17:33Look out.
17:33Here they come on the attack.
17:35That knocks him off the ball.
17:36The bear is scooping up along the boards.
17:39Picking up ahead of Steve.
17:41Oh, the breakaway.
17:43Ultimizing in the play.
17:44This is a great play by the tender to anticipate and get across to make that save.
17:51Shot.
17:52And he comes up with a stop there.
17:55Here's the pass down low.
17:58Back to the ball line.
17:59Here he is on the redirect.
18:01And the puck stopper jumps on top of it to get a stoppage in play.
18:06Well, the puck doesn't go in at either end of the ice here.
18:10But both teams are trading grade A chances right now.
18:12There is a ton of pace and volume of shots to this game right now.
18:25Still plenty of time left in this frame.
18:28We've got a 1-0 hockey game thus far.
18:34St. Petersburg's won the draw.
18:36O'Brien stick-handling in his own zone.
18:41Poken up with the stick in the defensive end.
18:44And he slides it quickly to Pahal.
18:48Handles the puck.
18:50From the point.
18:51Looks to make something happen.
18:53Quick pass across to O'Brien.
18:55Great heads up play in the defensive zone.
18:58Pass and touch.
19:02Moves it again.
19:03Smith's got the puck in his own zone.
19:11Streaking through center, the ball on the attack.
19:14Catalo's got control of it now from the road end.
19:17Carries it across the line.
19:20A little dipsy doodle and he loses possession of the puck.
19:23He is so dangerous when the puck is on his stick in the offensive zone, but he tries one too many moves and he loses the puck.
19:30Here's a feed and throw it.
19:32And he shuts down a great scoring chance there.
19:34A little bit.
19:35A little bit.
19:36Avoids the poke check and maintains possession.
19:41Quick feed to D'Angelo.
19:43Huge steal on his own end.
19:46Right through, center it into the offensive zone.
19:49And that's intercepted by Kaisers.
19:52Moves it to Sissons.
19:53St. Petersburg's got the puck.
20:01The Blackhawks looking against the half wall.
20:04And he needs to say what he needs.
20:06Covers it up.
20:07We'll get a stoppage in play.
20:12St. Petersburg's put up a lot of shots and so far plenty of scoring chances.
20:17And yet they still trail here in the second.
20:19Chicago's won the draw inside the offensive zone.
20:24Now let's see what they can do with it.
20:26Picked up along the boards by Obey Covell.
20:30Here's a shot.
20:31Denies him in close.
20:37Icing is the call.
20:38We'll get a face-up at the other end.
20:44Getting closer to the halfway point of this frame.
20:471-0 the score.
20:50The Blackhawks win it.
20:52Center wins that one clean.
20:54Everyone's ready for the puck.
20:55They know they're attacking now with a tired group that they're playing against.
21:00Sends a pass over.
21:03Grabbed along the boards by Hutton.
21:05And not much on that one.
21:07Just a fantastic safety traffic here, James.
21:10And this is why goaltenders practice all the time.
21:12Tracking and the players net front.
21:14You've got to be able to find the puck at a moment's opportunity.
21:17And he finds it and makes the save.
21:19Both teams ready here for the face-off.
21:25Clay resumes here as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
21:28And the goal is cover-side for the whistle.
21:30The Blackhawks take possession here inside the offensive zone.
21:44Quick pass to Tara Bynum.
21:46Chicago's going to hit a little bit along the wall.
21:51Oh, how safe of the play!
21:54They gain the offensive zone from the middle.
21:57He grabs the puck here at the fourth.
22:01Cave-to-tape feed on the blue line.
22:05Puck scooped up by Carrick.
22:07And that's broken up.
22:09And that's broken up.
22:10Picked up along the wall by Bastion.
22:15The Bears will play from the fourth.
22:18And he's going to pounce on it for the whistle
22:20and get a stoppage in play.
22:22It's much needed at that.
22:23I can't overstate how timely important that this cover is, James.
22:27When you're on your heels and you're chasing the game,
22:29you need a reset button.
22:30Goaltender allows it to happen.
22:31The Blackhawks come up with the defensive zone draw.
22:36Works it across to Sucharello.
22:40Slides the puck to Tara Bynum.
22:43Goes right to the crease.
22:45Oh, a save on the play.
22:47Wow!
22:48He's done a little jump.
22:50He's in alone.
22:52Oh, and I think he got confused what he was going to do there.
22:55You can see him looking at the goaltender,
22:58whether he's going to shoot or deke.
22:59And while he's thinking, he's running out of real estate.
23:03Thompson into the O-zone.
23:05St. Petersburg's got possession of the puck.
23:08And now he moves it to Smith.
23:10And that's picked off in the neutral zone by Jensen.
23:14Picks off the pass.
23:16Game management is everything,
23:17and you have to be aware of exactly what that is.
23:20And you can't take risks in a game where you're leading.
23:23You have to find a way to protect the lead.
23:25Puck picked up by Smith.
23:27Let's it go.
23:28Oh, how did he get a piece of that?
23:31Knight made a great save,
23:33and even better is the redirect to the corner.
23:37The Blackhawks gave control of the puck.
23:40Big time stop there.
23:42We got a whistle as the puck's frozen.
23:46I really want to look at this last save again, James,
23:48because this is about taking it to the next level.
23:51When you have this level of competitiveness,
23:53athleticism, and desperation, and urgency in your game,
23:56you know that goaltending coach, they can't just teach this.
23:59This is instinctual, and this is what winners are made of.
24:02More than half the frame has been played here.
24:04The Blackhawks lead it 1-0.
24:07Back underway as he wins the draw inside the offensive zone.
24:11And he makes the save on that play.
24:13Here they come on the attack down the left side.
24:20Here's a short pass to D'Angelo.
24:22Chases himself free.
24:25Takes the feed at the court.
24:28Right on the doorstep.
24:29Oh, look at this.
24:33And that's picked off on the defensive end.
24:37And he loses possession of the puck
24:39after trying to make one too many moves.
24:42Korkoski's so difficult to stop in tight,
24:44and he's got magic hands,
24:45but unfortunately this time it doesn't go his way
24:48as he tries to get a little nifty.
24:49Sometimes simple is the best way to go.
24:51On the attack along the boards.
24:56Chicago's got the puck along the wall.
25:00Here's a shot.
25:01That's not going to fool him.
25:03Hildeby's been outstanding tonight.
25:05James, I mean, he's made the saves.
25:06He's had to.
25:07Millie giving his team an opportunity to win.
25:09You can't ask for more than that.
25:11Great pass from the left wing up the middle now.
25:15St. Petersburg's got it along the wall.
25:18Picked off by Moore.
25:20Moose it quickly over to fifth.
25:22They've got the defense outnumbered.
25:24Moose by the jack.
25:26Oh, what a save.
25:27He stopped it.
25:28Whoa.
25:29Well, that's an intangible effort
25:30that you can't teach, James.
25:31That's all about desperation
25:33and the will to stop that puck.
25:35From off the wall and onto a step.
25:38Poked away in the defensive end.
25:41Moose the puck.
25:47Here's a pass to the middle.
25:48And that's intercepted.
25:53Tilted around the wall by Pahal.
25:55Quick feed to Bedard.
25:59Here's a shot.
26:01And that one's turned aside.
26:03The Bears have it now.
26:06Slides it diagonally to Bastion.
26:08The Blackhawks look to start the transition game.
26:11Pahal's got the puck now at his own end.
26:13Moose it to Bastion.
26:20Chicago's grab a hold of the puck.
26:24The Blackhawks get a hold of it.
26:27Sends it deep inside the offensive zone.
26:29The Blackhawks will play it in their own end.
26:39Here's a chance.
26:40And one last save.
26:4240 minutes to play in the books.
26:46Both teams will get one last chance to catch their breaths.
26:49And then it's on to period number three next.
26:51And now we're going to be waiting for our special first sight of life.
26:56Our game team's start.
26:5820,000 and all.
27:00Early from the main door.
27:01As the flies are limited.
30:33We are moments away from the third period.
30:45The truth lies here.
30:47Should be a thrilling conclusion, but this one's period number 30 is now underway.
30:53All right, partner, what's your take on what you've seen here tonight?
30:55St. Petersburg's behind in this game.
30:57One reason only, James.
30:58Look between the pipes.
30:59A hot goaltender seeing absolutely everything and has dialed in.
31:03So you know what you're going to have to do?
31:05You're going to have to find a way to get someone.
31:07One, two, double screen, stop.
31:08Anything to take away their eyes.
31:10Anything to take away their eyes.
31:11Taken by Kapanen.
31:14Off a stick and they can't connect.
31:16Stooped up along the wall by Kapanen.
31:23Let's go.
31:24Let's go.
31:24And the save.
31:30Well, that's how you get a puck, James.
31:33I mean, you recognize the timing it takes to meet your opponent right at the right time.
31:37And I mean, that's just an explosive hit.
31:39Gets the job done.
31:39Lots of time left in this period.
31:43The Blackhawks have taken a 1-0 lead.
31:47St. Petersburg's won the draw.
31:49Gets it over.
31:52Quick pass to Burroughs.
31:55The Bears slide the puck near the point.
32:01Here's a short pass to Burroughs.
32:04Knights going to hang on to the puck for a whistle.
32:06This goalie, he deserves a highlight pack.
32:11I mean, he's made many huge saves tonight that has given his team momentum.
32:15And it's about the timeliness of a save to sort of reset the momentum in a game
32:19and give your team an opportunity to win.
32:22And that's exactly what he's done between the pipes tonight, James.
32:33The setters will glide into the dot.
32:36I really like the effort areas in this game, James.
33:01You know, they didn't get frustrated, but they have found a way to break through in this game.
33:05You've got to figure, you've got to hope that maybe they can shell one back-to-back here
33:09and get themselves back in this game.
33:12I've played with so many different leaders over the course of my career, James.
33:15And some use words and some use action.
33:19And this is actionable right now.
33:20Getting out there, working hard, paying the price, and getting it done on the score sheet.
33:25And off the draw, they kick the puck in, quick pass to Bastion.
33:47He's got a hold of the puck behind the net.
33:56Oh, and some smooth skating to lose the defender there.
33:59Off a stick.
34:01Already stopped that one.
34:03This is a fantastic save, James.
34:05He's all over it.
34:07What I mean by that is he knows exactly where it is and where it's moving.
34:10And the reason why he can get square to you to make the save.
34:13Moves it to Stenland.
34:15Slides the puck over.
34:21St. Petersburg's game possession along the boards.
34:26Angles it over to Smith.
34:29And takes the tour out of the offensive end to find some space at center.
34:33Tries to feed it over to Kuczynski.
34:35Through the neutral zone and into the offensive end.
34:42Oh, just a great heads-up play by Stenland.
34:45They've got numbers here.
34:47Sets the puck across.
34:50Chicago's got the puck in their own end.
34:53Takes the pass.
34:54He banks it off the wall.
34:56DeMato's got it on the boards.
34:59Trying to come up with a huge defensive play to get this puck out of his own end.
35:03St. Petersburg's got it in their own zone.
35:08And he slides it quickly to Pahal.
35:11Chicago's got a hold of the puck now.
35:14The Blackhawks game possession in their own end.
35:18St. Petersburg's ready to go on the attack.
35:21Here's the pass.
35:23Picked up along the boards by Koutier.
35:26Kick pass to Kapanen.
35:29Shakes off the coverage.
35:30Chicago's got the puck now.
35:34Here's a short pass to Schucherello.
35:37Directed over to Sissons.
35:40Handles the puck at the point.
35:42Delayed penalty coming up here.
35:45There's the whistle.
35:46And here's the goal.
35:48Barron's going off for interference.
35:51It's going to be an interference call.
35:52And trust me, James, I know what he's trying to do here.
35:55You're trying to slow off your opponent, give your team opportunity, get to that puck first.
35:58And he holds on a little too long, so he's going to the same game.
36:05Guys, we know this penalty kill unit is right towards the bottom of the base.
36:09But they've got a chance here, a real great opportunity to turn things around.
36:13So let's see what's happening.
36:15They'll want to clear this zone here while they're trying to kill off this penalty.
36:19Pucked up there.
36:20The Blackhawks have it from their own end.
36:25Bernard's got the puck along the way.
36:28Moose it quickly over to Samoa.
36:30Can't hang on to the puck after taking a knock.
36:36Pests it over.
36:37Oh, stick save with a few.
36:39The key to being a great goaltender is not giving up second shot opportunities.
36:44And it's playing the rebounds to the corner.
36:45He does an excellent job here.
36:48Moves the puck into the attacking area.
36:50Quick feed to Strubles.
36:52We've got a whistle as the puck sails into the bench.
37:00Just moments away from the resumption of this power play.
37:03They're ready to drop the puck here for this face-off.
37:05The Bears win the draw.
37:11Feeds the puck over to Kapanen.
37:18Looking to break out here on the power play.
37:21Quick pass across to Korchenstein.
37:24Sneaks by the poke check.
37:26Oh, he'll feel that one.
37:28What a block.
37:29But he's firing on all cylinders here getting to that shot lane.
37:31He really anticipates the greatest threat on the ice.
37:33And he makes sure that he redirects that puck.
37:36Slides it up to Donato.
37:38And that pass is redirected.
37:41Sends the pass over.
37:43And now he moves it quickly to Kapanen.
37:47Chicago's got the puck.
37:50The Bears get a hold of the puck in the open ice.
37:54Into the attacking end.
37:59Chicago's got a hold of it along the wall.
38:01Mazar's got it in the defensive end.
38:07Specialty teams create momentum, but not when you don't get it into the other zone.
38:11And the fans are frustrated in the building.
38:14Barron's up and ready to get back on the ice.
38:17Nice speed from the left side up the middle.
38:19Some solid defensive work in their own end with the poke check.
38:24The Blackhawks fail to capitalize on the power play.
38:28Specialty teams are so huge in any game, James.
38:31Especially when it's tied.
38:32You don't want to fall behind and have discipline really be a factor in the game.
38:37Avoids the poke check.
38:38Too many bodies in the way.
38:42Chicago's got a hold of the puck.
38:43Takes the feet in the middle of the neutral zone.
38:48Moves it to pull up.
38:50Here they are on the attack.
38:53Passes right front.
38:54Off the side of the net.
38:56Moves it around around the half wall.
38:59Gets it to the other front.
39:01Let's it go.
39:02Oh, blocker save.
39:03Look at textbook there.
39:05Grabbed along the board by Bastion.
39:08Stock with ease.
39:10Moves the pass in front.
39:12Headlock doesn't connect.
39:15It's these types of games where you kind of shake your head and say,
39:18is there ever going to be a goal?
39:19And you get endless opportunities around the net and you can't finish.
39:23Often the stick gets a little bit tighter as you want that one so bad you can almost taste it.
39:28And it's not just going in.
39:29And a great save.
39:31And he makes that save as well.
39:34Goal Tender spent so much time doing tracking exercises.
39:37And it's utilized right here as you know where this puck is coming from.
39:40And he makes the save.
39:42Loses the coverage there.
39:46St. Petersburg's got the puck.
39:50Through the neutral zone now, picking up steam.
39:55Obey Covell has got the puck.
39:58Can't keep a hold of it after that hit.
40:01Filps across the line now.
40:03We're on the attack and the offensive end.
40:05And it's a quick pass to D'Angelo.
40:09Great defensive play to come up with the puck.
40:13And it goes on the stick.
40:16St. Petersburg's got it behind the net.
40:18Quick pass to Samula.
40:21Quick feed down low.
40:22Chicago's got the puck along the boards.
40:27Into the offensive end, right up the middle.
40:31And they'll battle for that loose puck along the boards.
40:35Intercepts the pass at center.
40:39St. Petersburg's got control of it now from their own end.
40:42O'Brien's got it on the wing.
40:46Chicago's got control of the puck.
40:49Here they come on the attack down the right side.
40:51Ref blows the whistle as the puck's covered up.
40:58New Jersey's up next here on this homestand.
41:01It's the final game of the homestretch.
41:03So you know there'll be added incentive to show well here.
41:06Here in the late goings of the period.
41:08The next goal could be a big one as we are tied.
41:12Puck is dropped and he wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
41:15Takes a couple of knocks and loses control.
41:19St. Petersburg's got the puck along the wall.
41:21Over, over!
41:24Carrick's got it against the boards.
41:28Scrum along the wall.
41:30Good defensive effort to poke it away.
41:33Slides the puck across to Pahal.
41:36St. Petersburg's on the attack.
41:41Moves close to the point.
41:43That's a smart heads up defensive play by Donato.
41:48St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
41:51Blasek's lugging the puck.
41:55Pass taken behind the goal.
41:58Here's a short pass to Blasek.
42:01He carries the puck up along the wing.
42:03The Bears have it against the wall.
42:07Battle ensues for that loose puck along the boards.
42:10Moves it quickly over to Blasek.
42:13And he dodges the puck check there.
42:16Skates in behind the cage.
42:19And he was ready for that one.
42:20Rebound control is critical in the game of hockey.
42:24Putting it to the corner.
42:25And now the offensive player has to pound the puck.
42:28Puck grab by Shen.
42:31He takes a moment to backtrack but maintains possession.
42:34Receives the pass.
42:39Chicago's playing it through center.
42:43Dishes it off.
42:45Oh, it makes another save.
42:47Goaltender covers it up and we'll get a reset here.
42:50Just here in the late stages of this frame.
43:11We've got a tied lead.
43:18Top picks his own face off and he wins the draw.
43:21Zero gear on this guy's part as he blocks it.
43:27The Black Hawks take possession on the defensive end.
43:31And now he tries to get it across to Terrell Hyman.
43:35Pucks in the wall on his own end.
43:38Chicago's got possession to the puck.
43:40Quick feed to Tucker.
43:41There's the buzzer.
43:5360 minutes of play has solved absolutely nothing.
43:57So let's go to overtime.
43:58And we'll do that next here on EA Sports.
44:47Get your overtime picks in because they are ready to drop the puck.
45:11We're going to get ourselves a hero tonight or what?
45:14It's overtime and a clock is ticking.
45:18Gains the zone through center.
45:22Chores to the crease.
45:24Chicago's gained possession along the boards.
45:28Picked up along the wall by Jensen.
45:31St. Petersburg is trying to make something happen in the offensive zone.
45:38Takes the pass.
45:39And he takes a shot.
45:42Clubs save.
45:44Feeds the puck to Schucherello.
45:53St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
45:55The Halls get a play at the end of the corner.
45:59And that doesn't reach the net.
46:03Took it along the wall by Barron.
46:05The Blackhawks gain control of the puck.
46:09Here's the chance.
46:11Game on the stick.
46:12And he keeps it alive.
46:14What a stop.
46:15Let's move to the middle.
46:17Picked off in front.
46:18D'Angelo's got it along the boards.
46:24Plays the puck up ahead.
46:26Hammers it on it.
46:28Delores looking at all.
46:29Chicago's looking to break out.
46:36Takes it and looks ahead.
46:38A chance for the win.
46:40Goaltender covers up and will get a faceoff.
46:46A bit of a trap meet out here right now, James.
46:48I mean, highly entertaining.
46:50Not a ton of defense as both teams are trading scoring chances.
46:59A critical draw here.
47:07Let's go, Hawks!
47:09Let's go, Hawks!
47:11St. Petersburg's got it, and they're on the attack.
47:14Oh, and a miss, Spires.
47:15That goes right out of the zone.
47:18Into the offensive end now.
47:21Under a minute left in overtime.
47:24Take it out.
47:25Sets it out front.
47:27What a chance, but they can't connect.
47:30St. Petersburg's got possession here in the offensive zone.
47:35Stenland's looking around at the point.
47:37Oh, gets a little piece of it, and keeps it out of the net.
47:43Moves it to Shen.
47:45St. Petersburg's got control of it now here in the offensive zone.
47:48For the win!
47:50There's the final horn, and that'll do it here this evening.
47:53Well, if there was ever a team that needed a win,
47:56it was this one tonight.
47:58Yeah, and I mean, they played to their strengths, finally, James.
48:01And it was a full 60, and it was consistent.
48:03It's the reason they got the W, but now they're going to have to layer it
48:06and find ways to build energy and momentum off of this win.
48:09The streak finally ends.
48:11I love the way that he creates the space with his speed here.
48:16And, I mean, if you look at him in the way he attacks, he knows exactly where he's going to go.
48:20He's driving play because he trusts his feet.
48:23I mean, he is so fast.
48:24He blows by the defender, and then he puts it in.
48:26That's just great from start to finish.
48:28Well, on behalf of Cheryl Pounder, my broadcast partner,
48:36my name is James Cebulski.
48:38Thank you so much for joining us.
48:39A fun night of hockey tonight, and we look forward to bringing you more action soon.
48:43See ya.
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