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Sizing up two matchups in game 7 Tuesday fair: by Kevin Hoffman, us Presswire

The flyers will have to find to find a way to shut down dangerous Thomas Vanek scorer Sabres.

By Kevin Hoffman, US Presswire

The flyers will have to find to find a way to shut down dangerous Thomas Vanek scorer Sabres.

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Buffalo Sabreswhat is happening: Ville Leino Philadelphia scored in overtime in game 6 to tie the series.Goalkeepers: Brian Boucher of Philadelphia (3-1, 2.12 goals-against average,. 935 save percentage) vs Ryan Miller of the Buffalo (3-3, 2.61.925). The flyers used three goalkeepers, but solid performance from Boucher in game 6 relief seems to give you the edge to be game 7 starter. In theory, the Sabres have the edge on the net.Story line: Once down 3-2 Philadelphia seems to have the edge in the House. But Buffalo played better on the road this season. If Chris Pronger is healthy enough to play full time, help the cause of handouts. He played only on the power play in game 6. The flyers want to get out of the box, because the power game of the Sabres have been better than theirs. Philadelphia wants to neutralize Thomas Vanek, Buffalo's most dangerous scorer and also must deal with the return of Derek Roy.Who's hot: Flyers Center Claude Giroux has seven points in six games, including four points in games 5 and 6. Who is not: Buffalo Center Brad Boyes, picked to help the offense, has not registered a point in the series. Wounds: Philadelphia, C Jeff Carter (knee) won't play game 7. Buffalo, Tim Connolly will sit after being pushed head for bets on game 6; Game demonstrably Roy (quadriceps) for the first time since December, will return to action; It is expected that RW Jason Pominville (leg) to lose the game. D Shoane Morrison, RW Mike Grier and RW Patrick Kaleta are daily. Bottom line: For the Sabres win, Miller will be your best player. Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawkswhat is happening: Once trailing 3-0, the Blackhawks have won three in a row to tie the series.Goalkeepers: Vancouver Roberto Luongo (3-3, 3.45, no.888) vs. Chicago Corey Crawford (3-3, 2.27.922). Crawford has a save percentage of. 946 three last games. By Rob Grabowski, US Presswire

Chicago Dave Bolland has put points and helped limit the Sedin twins since returning to action in game 4.

Story line: The Blackhawks momentum and as defending champions, have a recent history of success in important games. They try to get defensemen Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook on the ice against the Sedins whenever possible. The Blackhawks will put heavy traffic in front of the net of Luongo and will be shot high. The Canucks have to get Crawford moving across the network. He has been fantastic when he has been able to get the squares for the shooters.Who's hot: Chicago Dave Bolland has two goals, four assists and a plus-6 since returning from a concussion in game 4. He was on the ice many times against Sedin twins. What is not: Daniel and Henrik Sedin are a combined minus-12 the last three games. Henrik has an assist in that span, two goals from Daniel. Injuries: Vancouver D Sami Salo (reserved) is daily. Chicago, RW Bryan Bickell (wrist surgery Monday) is six to eight weeks. Bottom line: If the Blackhawks can keep the Sedins moderate, they can transform the Canucks fourth NHL team to lose a series after winning the first three games.For more information about reprints & permissions, visit our FAQ. To report corrections and clarifications, contact standards Editor Brent Jones. For consideration of publication in the newspaper, send comments to letters@usatoday.com. Include name, phone number, city and State for verification. To view our corrections, go to corrections usatoday.com. We've updated the guidelines of the conversation. Changes include a brief review of the moderation process and an explanation of how to use the "report abuse" button. Read more.