NHL West: Chicago vs Los Angeles Likely

Despite the Minnesota Wild victory vs the Chicago Blackhawks last night, it still figures to be an NHL Western Conference rematch between the Blackhawks and the Los Angeles Kings.

Chicago has a (2-1) series lead vs the Wild. The Kings won the first two games at Anaheim vs the Ducks.

L.A. has won six straight games since falling behind 3 games to none vs the San Jose Sharks in the opening round.

The defending champion Blackhawks had won six straight games before last night’s loss in Minnesota.