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West Semis - Game 4
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS AT CALGARY FLAMES
SEPTEMBER 25, 2003 — GAME 4
The truth is simple. The Blackhawks won. The Flames lost.
Chicago scored twelve runs. Calgary scored four.
The margin is not narrow; it is decisive.
Connor Bedard struck three home runs. He crossed the plate four times. He drove in six runs. He did his duty.
Nick Foligno contributed as required—two hits, two runs, two driven in. Others played their parts.
Chicago left ten men on base. This mattered little.
Calgary’s efforts were insufficient. Bautista, Kadri, and Grubin each struck a home run, but none could alter the outcome. Their pitchers yielded sixteen hits, twelve runs, and control of the series.
Series: tied, 2–2.
Next battle: September 27, United Center, Chicago.
No excuse will suffice. Victory is earned, not spoken of.
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