May 21, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Despres (24) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in game three of the Western Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
The first ever postseason matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Chicago Blackhawks has lived up to the hype through the first three games. A great performance by the Ducks in game one gave them a quick series lead. Game two was one for the books as Chicago won the triple overtime thriller which marked the longest game in Blackhawks history. As the series shifted to Chicago tied up at one game apiece, game three brought much of the same as the two teams exchanged scoring chances appearing to again look evenly matched.
It was the Ducks who found success in Chicago winning game three by a score of two to one, giving them control of the series once agian. Neither team seems to be substantially outplaying the other which may lead to a six or seven game series. There has been key plays, players and moments that have brought us to the point we are at now after three games. Before another battle ensues during game four Saturday night, we take a look at what we have learned so far after the first three exciting games of this epic western conference finals matchup.
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