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Images: Blackhawks vs. Bruins, Game 6

Hawks live up to lofty expectations

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews hoists the Stanley Cup after beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane hoists the Conn Smythe trophy, awarded to the teamÂ’s most valuable player, after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya hugs goalie Corey Crawford after winning the Stanley Cup against the Boston Bruins, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) checks Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins right wing Shawn Thornton (22) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, scrap for the puck during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Referee Wes McCauley checks on Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford during the first period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference (21) and Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) fight for position as the puck passes during the first period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) and Boston Bruins right wing Jaromir Jagr (68), of the Czech Republic, pursue the puck during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Monday, June 24, 2013 in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins center Tyler Seguin (19) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, careen into Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw lays on the ice after taking a puck to the face against the Boston Bruins during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, Boston Bruins centers Chris Kelly (23), and Tyler Seguin (19) fight for position in front of Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins center Patrice Bergeron (37) and Chicago Blackhawks center Michal Handzus (26), of Slovakia, fight for the puck in front of Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, during the first period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal with right wing Patrick Kane (88) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Chicago Blackhawks pose with the Stanley Cup after beating the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford, left, watches as Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) skates to the bench after taking a puck to the face against the Boston Bruins during the first period in Game 6 of Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins left wing Daniel Paille (20) ties up Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), in front of Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston Bruins center Carl Soderberg (34), of Sweden, and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Johnny Oduya (27), of Sweden, fight for position along the boards during the second period in Game 6 Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland celebrates his game winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Michael Frolik, top, of the Czech Republic, rides down Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) during the third period in Game 6 Monday in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) shoots as Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) defends during the third period in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell, center, celebrates his goal with center Jonathan Toews (19) and center Michal Handzus (26), of Slovakia, during the third period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, left, celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins with right wing Patrick Kane, center, and defenseman Michal Rozsival (32), of the Czech Republic, during the second period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals. ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Chicago Blackhawks pose with the Stanley Cup after beating the Boston Bruins Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans give high-fives to Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw skates from the glass after celebrating with fans after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) is congratulated by Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Finals Monday, June 24, 2013, in Boston. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook carries the Stanley Cup off the ice amid Blackhawks fans after the Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins in Stanley Cup Finals Monday. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, of Slovakia, celebrates with the Stanley Cup in the locker room after his team beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, June 24, 2013 in Boston. Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival, of the Czech Republic, celebrates with the Stanley Cup in the locker room after his team beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, June 24, 2013 in Boston. Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews celebrates with the Stanley Cup in the locker room after his team beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, June 24, 2013 in Boston. Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane celebrates with the Stanley Cup in the locker room after his team beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, June 24, 2013 in Boston. Associated Press
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews drinks from the Stanley Cup in the locker room after his team beat the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, June 24, 2013 in Boston. Associated Press
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