The 2010 Stanley Cup Final is set with Chicago and Philadelphia opening the series on Saturday. In a series that could go seven games, home ice factors in heavily.
The Philadelphia Flyers will battle the Chicago Blackhawks in this year's Stanley Cup Final. The puck will drop in the opening game on Saturday at Chicago's United Center.
Both teams come into the series riding hot streaks. Philadelphia has won nine of its last 10 games. In the visitor's role the Flyers have won five of nine games this postseason. Philadelphia has a losing record on the road this year with an overall away record of just 22-24-3-1.
The Blackhawks have also won nine of the last 10 games, including five straight. When playing at home in the playoffs, Chicago has won five of the eight games. Chicago has been a dominant team when playing at home this year where they own a 34-11-2-2 mark.
Chicago looks like the correct side of the NHL betting odds in the opening game.
The Philadelphia Flyers will battle the Chicago Blackhawks in this year's Stanley Cup Final. The puck will drop in the opening game on Saturday at Chicago's United Center.
Both teams come into the series riding hot streaks. Philadelphia has won nine of its last 10 games. In the visitor's role the Flyers have won five of nine games this postseason. Philadelphia has a losing record on the road this year with an overall away record of just 22-24-3-1.
The Blackhawks have also won nine of the last 10 games, including five straight. When playing at home in the playoffs, Chicago has won five of the eight games. Chicago has been a dominant team when playing at home this year where they own a 34-11-2-2 mark.
Chicago looks like the correct side of the NHL betting odds in the opening game.
