Shootouts Starting to Go Blackhawks' Way
After a 4-3 shootout loss to Phoenix Feb. 12, head coach Joel Quenneville made a point of adding shootout drills in practice.
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After a 4-3 shootout loss to Phoenix Feb. 12, head coach Joel Quenneville made a point of adding shootout drills in practice.
The Chicago Blackhawks have won four of their last five games and put themselves right back where they want to be: int he playoffs picture. But with 21 games left to be played, there's no time to feel comfortable.
The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice with new energy as their coach returned to the bench. Nashville was unable to get past Crawford Thursday night while the Hawks soared toward the win.
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.
Coach Joel Quenneville made his return to the Blackhawks today, coaching practice with no restrictions.
A week after being admitted to the emergency room, Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville returned to the ice for the team's Wednesday practice.
Sunday afternoon, an intense game between the two previous Stanley Cup winners took place - the Chicago Blackhawks against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chicago scored early to take the lead and got one past the goal in the shootout for the win.
Earlier this week, Chicago and their Blackhawks were concerned for coach Joel Quenneville as he was admitted to the hospital. Internal bleeding from an ulcer caused Quenneville to miss a couple games, but has now been released from the hospital.
The Blackhawks started strong with Patrick Sharp scoring twice in the first ten minutes of the game. Columbus exploded in the second period and held off the Hawks. Chicago rushed the Blue Jackets in the final seconds hoping to push the game into overtime, but fell short
When the Chicago Blackhawks take the United Center ice on Friday they'll be going for their second consecutive victory. But they'll also be taking the ice for the second consecutive game without their head coach.
With 25 games left, the Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks find themselves in 11th place in the Western Conference standings, four points out of a playoff spot, wtih three teams ahead of them.
The Chicago Blackhawks picked up two big points on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild. But if they want to reach the playoffs they'll have to have that same result again Friday night.
Coach Joel Quenneville was not at practice today or the game last night, but that cannot distract the Chicago Blackhawks who are in basically must win situations every time they take the ice the rest of the season.
On Thursday the Blackhawks released a statement confirming that the hospitalization was the result of an ulcer.
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 Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't get to be with his team for their win this time, but the team was able to put their worries aside.
Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville was sent to the emergency room Tuesday night after experiencing what is described as severe discomfort while at his suburban Chicago home.
The Chicago Blackhawks are currently four points out of the playoffs with 26 games left in the season. The Minnesota Wild sit directly above the Blackhawks in the standings and will be their Wednesday night opponent.
The Chicago Blackhawks are under pressure to win games and acquire standings points. To try and do that against the third place Dallas Stars, the Blackhawks will turn to their veteran goalie.
The Chicago Blackhawks made their first trade of the season on Wednesday night when they sent Jack Skille and two prospects to the Florida Panthers for Michael Frolik and a goalie prospect.
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Vancouver Canucks after a late game meltdown yielded two goals. They continue their road trip Monday night against the Calgary Flames.
Patrick Kane aggravated his left ankle during the Chicago Blackhawks' Friday morning skate as the team prepares for the Vancouver Canucks.
There might not be a better way for the Chicago Blackhawks to really jump start their push for the playoffs than traveling to Vancouver to take on one of their most bitter rivals.
The Chicago Blackhawks will spend the majority of their remaining schedule on the road. And the good news is, so far they've played well away from Chicago.
The Chicago Blackhawks start a road trip that will have them play six games over the course of two weeks. The team is hoping to use the momentum from the All-Star weekend to boost them in the Western Conference.
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