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The Hawks Ruined The Penguins Playoffs Chances And This Happened
The Chicago Blackhawks proved to be a formidable and determined team, even when facing the Pittsburgh Penguins this season.
Despite the Penguins' belief that they controlled their own playoff destiny, the Blackhawks refused to give up or back down. Instead, they displayed a depth of skill and teamwork that allowed everyone to contribute to their success.
On April 11th, the Blackhawks decisively defeated the Penguins 5-2 in their final regular season game, thereby crushing the Penguins' playoff hopes. As a result, the Florida Panthers secured the wild card spot in the playoffs, and they have since taken advantage of this opportunity by leading the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-0 in the series.
The Blackhawks' victory was a team effort, with players such as Buddy Robinson and MacKenzie Entwistle making key contributions to the win that ultimately ended the Penguins' season.
The tank machine was shut down for that night and it was beautiful.
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MAI 9 | 358 ANSWERS The Hawks Ruined The Penguins Playoffs Chances And This Happened Did you enjoy seeing Sidney Crosby getting knocked out of a playoff spot? | ||
| Yes | 278 | 77.7 % |
| No | 80 | 22.3 % |
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