The Blackhawks are just 3-3 at the United Center during the playoffs and poor starts is a big reason why.

Playing with a surgically repaired right toe from Game 4 to the end, Simon Gagne had four goals, including the go-ahead one in the third period that gave the Flyers a 4-3 win Friday in Game 7 against the Boston Bruins

But before that, Philly coach Peter Laviolette calmed and inspired his reeling troops during a pivotal timeout.

Although he did not skate, Simon Gagne says he will play in tonight's Game 7 between the Flyers and Bruins.

The wall: It looks pretty high right now for the Boston Bruins.

Which was more important in Game 6? The fact that Michael Leighton, making his first NHL playoff start, nearly pitched another shutout or the fact that Danny Briere's line had nothing but one dominant shift after another for the Philadelphia Flyers.