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Patrick Kane scored a hat trick, the third goal coming in double overtime, to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 win in Game Five, allowing the Blackhawks to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Final. Kane had been in a postseason funk (no goals, two assists in previous seven games) until joining Jonathan Toews and Bryan Bickells line in Game Four, but had four goals and a dozen shots on goal in the last two games of the series, playing a huge role in the Blackhawks victory. Both Bickell and Toews contributed a pair of assists in the clinching game and Bickell led the Blackhawks with eight hits (Kings D Matt Greene had a game-high 10 hits). Bickell led the Blackhawks with seven points in the series and Kane (five points) was the only other Blackhawk with a point per game in the five-game series. Toews led the Blackhawks with a plus-6 rating. Duncan Keith returned to the Chicago lineup after serving his one-game suspension, played a game-high 40:12 and scored the Blackhawks first goal. Chicago was 1-for-14 (7.1%) on the power play in the series, but theyve countered their power play struggles (13.7%) with tremendous penalty killing (94.8%) in the postseason, killing 14 of 16 (87.5%) power plays against the Kings. Kings C Mike Richards returned to the lineup and, while he struggled in terms of puck possession, he had a goal and an assist; his goal tied the game with nine seconds remaining in the third period. Kings C Anze Kopitar also had a goal and an assist in Game Five after managing one point in the previous six games. Scuderi led the Kings in Game Five ice time, playing 34:34. Kings D Slava Voynov had an assist in Game Five, giving him six points in the series, best on the team. Jeff Carter was next best with five points, Tyler Toffoli and Justin Williams each had three points. Kings G Jonathan Quick was spectacular in the first two rounds of the playoffs, but was brought back to earth, at least somewhat, by the Blackhawks. Quick had a 2.80 goals against average and .897 save percentage, stopping 122 of 136 shots in the series. Blackhawks G Corey Crawford, by contrast, had a 1.82 goals against average and stopped 127 of 137 shots (.927 SV%). While Voynov (13 points in 18 games) raised his game in the playoffs, the Kings had too much trouble scoring because they didnt have enough guys performing at a high level. D Drew Doughty, reportedly playing with a bad ankle, had five points and was minus-7 in 18 games. Captain Dustin Brown had a knee injury, but scored only four points in 18 games. Ultimately, though, Chicago had too much speed and more scoring depth than the Kings previous two playoff opponents (St. Louis and San Jose) could provide, so the Kings only chance was to have Quick play out of his mind and that worked through two rounds, but it was likely to catch up to them eventually. Nevertheless, it was an admirable title defence by the Kings. Now the Blackhawks and Bruins -- the two teams that won the Cup before the Kings last season -- will face-off for the Stanley Cup, two Original Six teams meeting in the Final for the first time. Scott Cullen can be reached at Scott.Cullen@bellmedia.ca and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy on Facebook. http://www.louisvuittonoutletshop.com/ . When he got it, his fastball command returned. Lincecum struck out 12 in seven superb innings, helping the San Francisco Giants beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Thursday. http://www.louisvuittonoutletshop.com/Women-zs-16_Louis-Vuitton-Sunglasses-jl-49/ . Trevor Ariza and Jarrett Jack finished with 19 points apiece, five rebounds and a season-high six steals, while Emeka Okafor added 11 points for the Hornets, who yielded a season-high 38 first-quarter points and trailed by 17 before mounting a comeback. http://www.louisvuittonoutletshop.com/Women-zs-16_Louis-Vuitton-Shoes-fv-88/. The reigning World Series MVP has been on the disabled list since June 9 with a strained left foot. The All-Star took batting practice and fielded grounders before San Franciscos game against San Diego on Tuesday. http://www.louisvuittonoutletshop.com/Women-zs-16_Louis-Vuitton-Handbags-sa-81/ . Track officials announced Tuesday that the inaugural May 10 race will be televised by ABC. Practice begins May 8 with qualifying scheduled for May 9.BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Sabres arent wasting any time in their bid to sign their top draft pick, centre Mikhail Grigorenko. General manager Darcy Regier said Monday that hes already informed the players agent that he intends to open contract talks in the very near future. The Sabres selected Grigorenko with the 12th pick in the NHL draft on Friday, and believe the Russian-born player has the potential to make an immediate impact this season. Whether or not Grigorenko proves ready, Regier added that the Sabres arent done stockpiling centres this off-season. After using two first-round picks -- Buffalo also traded up to select Zemgus Girgensons with the 14th pick -- and four of their eight picks on centres, Regier is now turning his attention to acquiring experienced players either through free agency or by trade. "Were going to look for ways to improve the team, and that extends beyond free agency," Regier said. "I dont think its fair to put it on these young fellows to step in immediately and contribute." Though vowing to be aggressive, Regier was cautious when it came to making guarantees because he projects the free-agent market to be thin on quality talent once it opens on Sunday. "There will be an awful lot of competition for really very few players," Regier said. "So most teams are going to fail in unrestricted free agency. Hopefully, were not one of them, but thats the probability." Buffalo identified centre as its most pressing need this off-season. And its a position thats been lacking since the team lost top-line centres Daniel Brierre and Chris Drury in free agency in 2007.dddddddddddd The Sabres are coming off a disappointing season in which a lack of chemistry and injuries led their high-priced roster to miss the playoffs for the third time in five years. Grigorenko, listed at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, played for Quebec of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League last season. He led the leagues rookies with 45 goals and 85 points in 59 games despite dealing with an illness at the end of the season. Grigorenko is already living out of a hotel in Buffalo, and intends to stay in town at least through the teams rookie developmental camp in two weeks. "For sure I want to play in NHL," he said Monday. "Ill do everything to make NHL." And Grigorenko regarded a potential labour dispute that could delay the start of the season as something that could help his chances. "Probably it will be better for me because Ill have more time to prepare to play in the NHL," he said. "So Ill have more time to get stronger, learn more things about hockey." Girgensons, listed at 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds, is from Latvia but has spent the past three seasons playing in North America. Last season, his second with Dubuque of the U.S. Hockey League, he led the team with 55 points (24 goals, 31 assists) in 49 games, with six of his goals game-winners. Girgensons is committed to playing at Vermont this season. Regier said the team is taking a wait-and-see approach with Girgensons before opening contract talks. The Sabres also drafted centres Justin Kea (73rd overall) and Logan Nelson (133rd). ' ' '
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