Playoffs for Dummies

Here's how the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs work:

• The No. 1 seated team plays No. 8, No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No. 6, and No. 4 plays No. 5
• The Hawks ended the season ranked No. 4, so they are playing Calgary (No. 5)
• There are 4 rounds in the playoffs and 7 games in each round
• The 7 games are alternated between the 2 teams home stadiums
• The first 2 games, the Hawks were home at the United Center (we WON these 2!)
• The second 2 games were played in Calgary (we unfortunately lost)
• Both teams will now come back to the United Center to play the 5th playoff game in the first round
• Right now they are tied 2-2...so the Hawks need to win this next game!!

Cheer on the Hawks as they play Calgary at the United Center on Saturday, April 25th at 8:00 p.m.!! GO BLACKHAWKS!!