Knowing the momentum of the series had shifted in the Flyer's favor, it was the Blackhawks that responded tonight with a sense of urgency that was lacking in long spurts of Games 3 and 4.

Significant line changes that coach Joel Quenneville made to the roster, led to instant results. Not just in terms of energy and scoring but in the team’s confidence. Although maintaining the company line vocally to the press, which the Hawks never wavered from, behind closed doors you can be sure that the speed and physicality of the Flyers was gnawing at the team’s psyche. On the ice, the results manifested themselves in the form of sustained pressure through the first 10 minutes of the game.