Here is a look at five factors each team must master to make their Game 6 objectives realities:
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1. Skate like the wind:
The Hawks hope to replicate the start they had in Game 5. It won't be as easy in a hostile
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1. Be better:
This may be elementary, but the Flyers can't extend their season unless they are far better
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2. Make 'em special again: For the first time all series the Blackhawks won the special-teams battle in Game 5, outscoring the Flyers 2-0 on the
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2. What are you talking about?: While Philadelphia must be better, the Flyers don't need to dwell on what happened
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3. Chip it, cycle and hit: The Flyers' big four -- Chris Pronger, Matt Carle, Kimmo Timonen and Braydon Coburn --
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3. First can't be last: Somehow, the Flyers have gotten to Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final with only sporadic
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4. Antti's answer: For all the good that came out of Chicago's 7-4 win Sunday, Antti Niemi still allowed four
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4. Defend this house: Game 6 is Philadelphia's final game at the Wachovia Center of the season, no matter
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5. Forget about that trophy thing: The Stanley Cup will be in the building Wednesday. That in and of itself should send
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5. Physical graffiti: Philadelphia can't win this game to force a Game 7 unless they slow down the Hawks in
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