Tough closers
The Blackhawks' other 2-0 series leads since their 2010 Stanley Cup season:
2014: Up 2-0 on Wild in second round, won in 6
2013: Up 2-0 on Kings in Western Conference finals, won in 5
Up 2-0 on Wild in opening round, won in 5
2010: Up 2-0 on Flyers in Stanley Cup Final, won in 6
Up 2-0 on Sharks in Western Conference finals, won in 4
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