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Brandon Saad scored in the fifth round of the shootout after Jonathan Toews tied the game late in regulation, and the Chicago Blackhawks clinched the Central Division title with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.
The Blackhawks have signed forward Drew LeBlanc of St. Cloud State, who won the Hobey Baker Award, given to the nation's top college hockey player.
On March 1, the Blackhawks hosted the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center. And just 24 hours later, the Bulls took on the Brooklyn Nets, also at the United Center.
Toews should win the Hart Trophy that goes to the Most Valuable Player in the National Hockey League.
Marian Hossa's unassisted goal late in the second period lifted the NHL-leading Chicago Blackhawks to their fifth win in six games, 1-0 over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.
Ray Emery is expected to start his third straight game in net Tuesday night when the Blackhawks face the Wild in Minnesota.
The Blackhawks made a strong statement Sunday in becoming the first team this season to clinch postseason berth, as they used a third-period rally to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.
Bryan Bickell scored in the first period, and Ray Emery made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 1-0 Saturday for their third win in four games.
The Blackhawks traveled to Nashville Friday without Dave Bolland and Patrick Sharp.
Why have the Blackhawks apparently made a decision on their No. 1 playoff goaltender with a fourth of the season left?
