Blackhawks Believe They'll Be In Playoffs
The Chicago Blackhawks lost a tough game to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night, it was a game that would have gone a long way towards securing their place in the playoffs.
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The Chicago Blackhawks lost a tough game to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night, it was a game that would have gone a long way towards securing their place in the playoffs.
The Blackhawks were stonewalled 2-0 by Lightning backup goaltender Mike Smith who recorded his first shutout since March 31, 2010.
Tampa Bay center Vincent Lecavalier has left the game against Chicago after being accidentally high-sticked in the face by Blackhawks forward Michael Frolik early in the second period.
The Chicago Blackhawks took an early lead, scoring twice in the first six minutes of the game. The Blue Jackets retaliated scoring a goal in each period and taking the lead in the third. A late goal for the Hawks in the third period tied the game before Viktor Stalberg scored the game winning goal in a shootout.
Coming into the season, goaltending wasn't supposed to be a concern for the Chicago Blackhawks, and it hasn't been. However, it wasn't supposed to be Marty Turco, not Corey Crawford, in net for the Blackhawks.
As the Chicago Blackhawks try to put the finishing touches on their playoff push, they can't let any opportunity for points go to waste. Good for them they've consistently beat the Columbus Blue Jackets lately.
The Boston Bruins' Shawn Thornton received roughly 40 stitches above his eye after he got cut during Tuesday night's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, but something else from that game has him angry.
Joel Quenneville continues to be optimistic about Patrick Sharp's return.
The Chicago Blackhawks have been without forward Patrick Sharp since he suffered a lower body injury during the March 20 game against the Phoenix Coyotes.
