The Anaheim Ducks will go on the road to play the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in Game 3 of their NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015 series, with everything all square after the opening two encounters. Chicago managed to sneak Game 2 after three portions of overtime hockey, and that has given them renewed hope that they can take down the Ducks, especially now that the series has moved to Chicago for Game 3.
Tonight's big game between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks has a scheduled start time of 8 p.m. ET, and will take place from the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The game will be broadcast on TV on the NBCS network, but will also be available to watch online through live stream via the link provided below.
This Western Conference Final just got interesting as the Blackhawks stole Game 2, winning 3-2 after a long overtime at the Honda Center on Tuesday.
Chicago captain Jonathan Toews has said ahead of tonight's game: "I think considering the way we played, we know there's a lot more in the tank. I think we're excited to get back to home ice, to try to get them on their heels a little bit more, find the excitement [and] that energy we've had in our own building."
Center Brad Richards has also spoken about the long journey after Game 2: "You try to beat it the best as possible. [We] tried to get our meals in [after Game 2], get as much sleep as we could. A lot of guys tried to get some good sleep on the plane. But that's about it. That's all you can really do. It's the same. They [had] to fly [Wednesday], too. We're in the same boat."
Meanwhile, Anaheim captain Ryan Getzlaf has said, "I think our mindset this whole playoff has been just to push forward, do what we need to do, get prepared for the next game. No matter what the outcome is the one before, it's about the next one now. You know, never once did we think we were going to sweep the Chicago Blackhawks. We lost one. Now we've just got to prepare again."
Anaheim coach Bruce Boudreau has also indicated that there may be some changes to the lineup after some players put in extra minutes in Game 2, however, he left things purposely without details.
He also indicated that he expects his team to come out with all guns blazing in Game 3 with a strong response after their loss in Game 2: "We've done it all year. I would be more surprised if we weren't able to rebound and play a really great game than if it went the other way around. I've been with this group for a long time now. You can see it.
"They were, rightfully so, very angry [Tuesday] night. Not disappointed, but angry. That's a good thing."
Game 3 between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks takes place on Thursday night with a start time of 8 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on TV on the NBCS network, or online through live stream by clicking here.
