With the Blackhawks turnaround in Game 5 and 6, the Original 6 rivalry goes to a Game 7 tonight at the United Center in Chicago. For those of you that don't know, Game 7 is a game you dream about. A game you dream about winning. And while it is a fitting way to conclude our long-running rivalry with Chicago (Detroit will be moving to the Eastern Conference next season while Chicago remains in the Western Conference), at least Coach Babcock is being positive about the situation. In an article I read online yesterday, Babcock stated "if I would've told Detroit and Michigan we would play Chicago in Game 7, I think everyone would be excited about that. I love Game 7's. We've got a chance to push them out of the playoffs. It should be fun."
Well Mike, I'm not sure if "fun" is the right word to use here. Try a different adjective like agonizing, profound, or intense. Why do I say this? Because I know I won't be the only Red Wing fan out there tonight squinting behind my palms while the puck is in play, cursing at the television, and overreacting. Especially in the third. The past two games the third period has been our weakness and Chicago has responded to that weakness, obviously...
Overall though I'm not going to go too in depth about tonight's game purely because I am way too anxious, but I am going to leave by saying that I can't say I didn't tell you the series was going to go to a Game 7. And for the sake of Detroit, Michigan, and my sanity, I'm hoping the boys get over what has happened the past two games and get it together #becauseitsthecup. 
P.P.S Did anyone else happen to notice that the past five Stanley Cup Champions are also the final five remaining in this year's playoffs?
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