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Pierre McGuire On Tonight's Game 6

06/15/2015 at 2:06pm EDT

via NBC Sports Group press release,

Following are quotes from Emmy Award-winning Inside-the-Glass analyst Pierre McGuire previewing tonight’s Game 6, discussing how the Blackhawks have moved within one win of their third Stanley Cup in six seasons, as well the high level of play in this year’s Final.

McGuire on high level of play in Lightning-Blackhawks Final: “The pace of this series has been frenetic. It’s been phenomenal. Both teams should be extremely proud of where they are right now and how well they’ve played, because there haven’t been any bad performances from either team.”

McGuire on impact of Blackhawks’ experience in Games 4 and 5: “There’s no question that their experience came to the forefront in Game 4, especially at the end when Tampa was putting on the full-court press. Chicago found a way to maintain their composure. Game 5 was their best start, and that’s where that experience comes in. They built off of that momentum in Game 4. This team knows how to win. Through all of the years together, they understand how to do it.”

McGuire on potential of Blackhawks’ third Stanley Cup in six years: “If they were to win – three Cups in six years, plus all the appearances in the Conference Final – I don’t think it’s far-fetched at all to use the word dynasty. This is a team that really understands their legacy, in terms of their relationship with the city of Chicago, and where they stand in the history of the NHL. There’s a lot to be said about how this team has been managed, how this team has been coached, and the leadership of the team, especially since Toews and Kane came into the league.”

McGuire on Lightning’s Steven Stamkos: “Steven doesn’t feel pressure. Steven gives pressure. He has always had the weight of the world on his shoulders, because he’s always been a marquee player. I think he relishes the pressure and he wants the pressure. It hasn’t been an easy series for him, due in large part to how great Duncan Keith has played, and because of how aware Chicago is of his presence.”

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