Comeback Falls Short, Blackhawks Lose 4-3
The Chicago Blackhawks trailed 2-0 early in the second period, but two goals by rookie Ben Smith gave the Chicago a chance to win.
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The Chicago Blackhawks trailed 2-0 early in the second period, but two goals by rookie Ben Smith gave the Chicago a chance to win.
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.
I should probably heed the trial lawyer's rule, and not even ask a question about hockey without already knowing the answer.
It's crunch time for the Chicago Blackhawks. If the defending Stanley Cup Champions want to make the playoffs they'll have to continue their strong play from the last two games.
The Chicago Blackhawks played the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night without head coach Joel Quenneville. On Thursday, they had to practice without their coach.
The Chicago Blackhawks have won three games in a row. But the impressive thing hasn't been the number of games, but the way they've won them.
The Chicago Blackhawks prevented a four-game season sweep from the Avalanche Wednesday night. Chicago scored their first goal seven minutes into the first period and their second less than a minute later. Their other two goals came during the second and third periods.
The Chicago Blackhawks struggled to score against the Dallas Stars. They pulled it together to tie in the second period, but could only come close in the third.
While Patrick Kane refused to put a target date on his return, it could potentially happen this week.
It seems as if the Blackhawks have figured everything out this season. The team is showing flashes of last year's brilliance, and they're going for their third straight victory.
The Hawks edged out another victory despite a depleted roster Sunday night--this time 3-2 over the Kings at the United center. It marks two in a row for the Hawks who have put together six periods of very solid hockey.
Hopes that the cavalry would come to the Blackhawks rescue Friday night against the Red Wings were tempered quite a bit after practice Thursday.
Dominant play at home was the key to last year's success. Poor play at home has been the biggest obstacle the Blackhawks have had to face this year.
About a week ago, the Edmonton Oilers gave the Chicago Blackhawks their worst loss of the season. The Blackhawks led the Oilers 1-0 into the third period when the Oilers scored twice within a 14 second span for the win.
