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Five Things We Learned: Turnovers, timely saves in Game 1 of West finals

By E.J. Hradek

Monday, May 18, 2009

In Game 1 of the Western Conference finals/Original Six matchup between Detroit and Chicago, experience triumphed over youth. In sports, that seems to happen. If the Hawks are smart (and they seem to be), they'll be looking to apply any lessons learned in Game 2. We'll see. For now, here are five things that caught my eye in the series opener: 1. The Blackhawks had to be thrilled with their Game 1 start. In the first several minutes, the Hawks' speed really had the Wings on their heels. "They ...

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