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With a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, the Chicago Blackhawks will try to end the series tonight at home against the Vancouver Canucks. (AP Images)

The Blackhawks moved one win away from their first conference finals appearance since 1995 after getting a pair of goals from Dustin Byfuglien and making the Canucks pay for several foolish penalties.

The Canucks need to put more pressure on Nikolai Khabibulin, considering they registered just 21 shots in Game 5. Then again, that was six more than they managed in Game 4, when the Blackhawks won 2-1 in OT. Vancouver hasn't taken more than 21 shots since the series opener.

If you have been watching this series, you know these teams are tired of each other, and the Blackhawks would love nothing more than to put away the Canucks tonight.

The Canucks are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Chicago, so don't count them out just yet. Get your NHL odds with the Bodog Sportsbook before tonight's big game!