Stanley cup 2013 game 1 winner

In addition to all of the insane endings to games and thrilling individual performances from superstars and role players that have highlighted this year's playoffs, the league also lucked out with a great Original Six matchup in the Stanley Cup Final.

The fact that you have two teams that have long histories and traditions is a plus because it feeds into the storylines. The fact that this is the first original six matchup in, what, 34 years adds to the intrigue. But the most important thing is what's going to take place on the ice.

Obviously, two big hockey cities are excited about this. That may garner even more attention throughout Canada and the rest of the United States. But it starts with what takes place on the ice. A lot has been made of the Original Six matchup heading into the final, but the intriguing part of this series is the fact that there's a contrast of styles.

We have the physical, defensive-minded Bruins against the speedy, highly skilled Blackhawks. We didn't really know what to expect from these two teams in Game 1 because they hadn't played against each other since October of This year's shortened schedule was made up of in-conference games only. It was predicted by many that this series would be a stingy defensive battle. What can we expect from WNBA free agency?

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Got to get on him and try to tire him out as much as we can. Corey Crawford makes a glove save against the Bruins. The Blackhawks goaltender finished with. Brandon Bollig, who saw his first postseason action during Game 1 against Boston, surveys the ice. I think he can bring an element to our team. Dave Bolland sends a slap shot sailing past netminder Tuukka Rask of the Bruins to cut Boston's lead to in the second period.

Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk gets rough on defense with Jonathan Toews.