April 27--Get ready to hear a whole lot of "Duuubs!"
The Blackhawks are set to face the Wild and red-hot goaltender Devan Dubnyk in Round 2 of playoffs. It marks the second consecutive season the teams will meet in the second round--the Hawks won in six games a year ago.
The Wild's chances start and end with Dubnyk, who has been sensational since being acquired from the Coyotes on Jan. 14 and has had Minnesota fans chanting his name after big saves. The Hawks were 3-2-0 against the Wild this season but lost both games in which Dubnyk started.
While Dubnyk and the Wild were able to shut down the Blues' top offensive players in the first round, the Hawks' firepower -- including a healthy and motivated Patrick Kane -- will present more of a challenge. The Hawks will also have a confident Corey Crawford in goal and home-ice advantage going for them.
Kuc's prediction: Blackhawks in 6.
