Silverman: Blackhawks Skills Will Have To Outshine Ducks' Brute Strength In Postseason
It's a contrast of styles between the Blackhawks and Ducks, who are on a playoff collision course.
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It's a contrast of styles between the Blackhawks and Ducks, who are on a playoff collision course.
Chicago and Anaheim had the NHL's two best records and a combined 15 Olympians on the ice at Honda Center. Before all that world-class talent heads to Sochi this weekend, the Blackhawks demonstrated why they're still the team to beat when the NHL gets back to work in three short weeks.
Patrick Kane learned of his grandfather's death shortly before game time, and he handled the pain in the only way he could imagine. By playing his heavy heart out.
T.J. Brodie scored at 2:26 of the extra session Tuesday night to lead Flames to a 5-4 win over the slumping Blackhawks, whose overtime record fell to 0-6 this season.
With the Blackhawks embarking on a five-game road trip ahead of the Olympic break, they find themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Al Montoya made 34 saves in his first win in his hometown and Andrew Ladd scored his 150th goal, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-1 victory over the slumping Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
They face nine games prior to the Olympic break, and eight of them are on the road -- including games at Detroit, Minnesota, Vancouver, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Anaheim.
Jonathan Toews and Brandon Bollig scored in the second period for Chicago, which had recorded at least one point in a season-high 10 games. It was the Blackhawks' first home regulation loss since a 4-3 setback against Dallas on Dec. 3.
Logan Couture and Joe Pavelski scored in a shootout, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday night for their first victory in Chicago in three years.
Corey Crawford will make his return to the Hawks' goal on Thursday against the Islanders according to the Chicago Tribune after being out with an injury since Dec. 8.
The Hawks are among the best teams in the league this season. If you're not already on board, jump on now. Business is about to pick up.
He's shown an above average glove hand, while making a spectacular save seemingly every night. The young Finn seems to get better and more comfortable with every passing game.
On Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they had activated winger Bryan Bickell from injured reserve.
The acquisition of LaBarbera, 33, bolsters the organization's goaltending depth.
Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said Tuesday goaltender Corey Crawford is expected to miss about three weeks with a lower-body injury.
After Corey Crawford left Sunday's game with an injury, the Blackhawks on Monday announced they have recalled goaltender Kent Simpson from the Rockford IceHogs.
Patrick Sharp had a goal and two assists, and Chicago scored a season-high three times on the power play in a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
Andrew Shaw and Marcus Kruger scored 9 seconds apart early in the third period and Corey Crawford made 36 saves to lead the Chicago Blackhawks to a 2-1 victory that sent the Canucks to their sixth loss in seven games.
Marcus Kruger scored the tiebreaking goal with 8:16 left in the third period, Duncan Keith added a power-play goal 1:55 later and the Blackhawks beat Edmonton 5-4 for their third straight victory.
Marian Hossa scored a power-play goal with 4:19 left in the third period to tie it at 2. Patrick Kane also scored for Chicago, which had won three in a row. Crawford made 27 saves.
Jonathan Toews and Patrick Sharp each scored in the shootout to lift the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night.
Alexander Steen's slap shot with 21.1 seconds remaining beat Chicago goalie Corey Crawford and gave the St. Louis Blues a 3-2 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
Brandon Saad, Johnny Oduya and Marian Hossa scored in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks kicked off their Stanley Cup title defense with a 6-4 victory over Mikhail Grabovsky and the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night.
The current Blackhawks are already among the best teams Chicago has ever seen.
