Bolts Steal Game 3 In Chicago

After the Blackhawks and Lightning split the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals in Tampa, the series shifted to Chicago.  The Blackhawks were looking to take control of the series in front of their home crowd.  A back and fourth battle ultimately ended with a victory by the visitors.

The Lightning took control of the game early and Ryan Callahan fired a slapshot to give the Bolts the 1-0 lead.  It was then when the Blackhawks finally woke up as they took control of the rest of the period outshooting the Lightning 19-7.  Brad Richards scored on a power play to tie the game at one.

Nobody scored in the middle frame so both teams entered the third with a 1-1 tie.  Brandon Saad put the Hawks ahead 2-1 four minutes into the third.  While the "Madhouse on Madison" erupted the building went quiet 13 seconds later.  Tampa Bay tied the game as Ondrej Palat put the puck in the net quickly to silence the building.

With 3:11 remaining in the game, Cedric Paquette scored off a pass from Victor Hedman to give the Lightning the 3-2 win and a 2-1 series lead.  Game four is Wednesday night.