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"It was a about four or five minutes before we went back out onto the ice,” said Laviolette, who knows a little something about great inspirational speeches. “He stood up while everybody was preparing themselves to go out, and he let it rip a little bit. I thought it was good. I was inspired. I wanted to go out, but I’m a little too old and too heavy. I wouldn’t have minded grabbing my skates and digging in to help. I thought it was a good move by Danny."

"One of two streaks will end in this game: Philadelphia has lost all six playoff games to Chicago, but the Blackhawks have dropped their last eight visits to the WachoviaCenter since winning their first trip in November 1996."