All Entries in the "Chicago Blackhawks" Category
Hawks Can’t Solve the Bruins, Shutout in Game 3
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -In Game 3, the Chicago Blackhawks offense was completely shut down as the Boston Bruins skated to a 2-0 victory. Marian Hossa was a late scratch and his condition was later revealed to be an upper body injury. Hossa’s loss didn’t help the cause but the Bruins have been the superior [...]
Bruins Shutout Blackhawks In Game 3, Capture 2-1 Series Lead
BOSTON, MA – After Daniel Paille’s overtime game-winner on Saturday evened the series at one game apiece, the Stanley Cup Final would shift east to Boston’s TD Garden for Game 3 between the Bruins and Blackhawks on Monday evening. Fortunately for the crowd of 17, 565 that packed into the building for this one, the home-standing [...]
Blackhawks Burnout!
The defence played scared, the forwards appeared disinterested and the Powerplay looked to have as much organization as my last minute college presentations. This was all after the outstanding 1st period, of course, on Saturday night in Chicago. The Blackhawks must come with a more complete effort or this run will all be for not. [...]
Bruins Survive Sluggish Start, Even Series With 2-1 Overtime Victory
It may have taken them longer than usual to get going, but the Boston Bruins were able to recover from a disastrous opening period and storm back for a 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. In doing so, the team evened the series, 1-1, [...]
Incredible Start and No Finish as Hawks lose 2-1 in OT
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks dropped Game 2 in overtime by a 2-1 margin as the Boston Bruins evened the series. The Bruins were thoroughly outplayed in the opening period, but most games aren’t won because of playing only one strong period. Boston showed their resolve and was the better team for the [...]
One and Done? Absolutely Not!
The Hawks and Bruins might have felt like they’ve played an entire series worth after Game #1. However, it’s simply just one down with a potential of 6 more. While Andrew Shaw shines those shin pads up and gets ready to be the motor that drives the Hawks ship, the B’s have been crossing [...]
GameDay: How Will Bruins Respond After Triple-Overtime Game 1 Loss?
Teams: Boston Bruins at Chicago Blackhawks Series: Chicago Leads, 1-0. Location: United Center – Chicago, IL Face-Off: 8:00 P.M. (EST) TV/Radio Info: NBC Sports Network – 98.5 The Sports Hub (Goucher, Beers) Last Game: Boston 3, Chicago 4 (3OT) Tonight’s Lineups (Subject To Change): BOSTON: Lucic–Krejci–Horton Marchand–Bergeron–Jagr Daugavins–Kelly–Seguin Paille–Peverley–Thornton — Chara–Seidenberg Ference–Boychuk Krug–McQuaid — Rask Scratches– ….. Carl Soderberg, Jay Pandolfo, Jordan Caron, Carter Camper, [...]
Blackhawks use Depth to Take Game 1
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -It remains to be seen if the Chicago Blackhawks are the best team in the NHL, but there should be little doubt they are the most exciting club to watch. In front of a crowd of 22,110, Chicago edged Boston 4-3 in triple overtime to take the first game of the [...]
FINALly
The Chicago Blackhawks took some beatings in the media over the last couple years. A remarkable amount of keystrokes tapped loud and clear on message boards. For the most part, it was deserved. The fans were upset they had to part with their fan favourites. “See ya Andrew Ladd. Nice knowing ya Dustin Byfuglien. Yay, [...]
Bruins vs. Blackhawks: Five Match-Ups To Watch In The 2013 Stanley Cup Final
After dispatching the Pittsburgh Penguins in four short games, the Boston Bruins have advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final in the last three seasons. In doing so, they’ve earned themselves a date with the Western Conference Champion Chicago Blackhawks. With Game 1 of the 2013 Final set for this evening at the United Center [...]
Hockey Independent Playoff Roundtable: 2013 Stanley Cup Final Predictions
With the first game of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final set to begin in just over 24 hours, five members of the Hockey Independent writing staff have come together to predict which team will be hoisting the holy grail of hockey high above their heads at the end of this series. The contributing authors to [...]
A Crowded Core?
The Blackhawks took a 3-1 series lead over the Kings with an impressive road victory Thursday. It was a solid, collaborative display by the boys in white in front of a sold out Staples Center. Predictors stated that LA would feed off the home crowd and continue to be a greedy group and steal [...]
Too Many Rooks Spoil the Group?
As we sit here at the dawn of summer, coming off a briefly extended but overall positive season, many writers, bloggers, and pundits have started to offer their ideas of what we will see next. We’re no exception to that rule. There is a great chance that the forwards and defensemen currently on this team [...]
Stan, Please Accept My Apology?
Do I owe an apology to the Blackhawks’ front office? I was very critical that the Hawks were not tough enough for the playoff grind. Well, sitting here today, they are enjoying a 2-0 lead in the Conference Finals vs. the L.A. Kings. A mere 2 wins away from another trip to the Stanley Cup [...]
Hockey Independent Playoff Roundtable: 2013 Conference Finals Predictions
With the first game of the 2013 conference finals set to begin in just a few hours, five members of the Hockey Independent writing staff have come together to predict which team will be representing their conference in the Stanley Cup. The contributing authors to today’s piece will be Cris Cohen (New York Rangers), Seth Levin (New Jersey Devils), Bill [...]
ANONYMOUS Tale of the Tape: Blackhawks vs. Kings
Wow. What a series. The Chicago Blackhawks staged an impressive comeback against the Detroit Red Wings to oust them in 7 games. The most impressive battle was not the one on the ice but between the gentlemen perched behind the bench. Babcock and Quenneville went back and forth like the epic chess match of ’72 [...]
Blackhawks Do Just Enough to Advance
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Blackhawks continued their series with another scattered effort in Game 7, but in the end showed the necessary poise to snatch a 2-1 overtime victory. The Hawks will now move on to the Western Conference Championship series to face last year’s Stanley Cup winner, the Los Angeles Kings.It felt like [...]
With Hard Work and Good Luck Hawks Even Series
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -To survive in the NHL during the post season teams need to play well and also need some good fortune. In a 4-3 victory over Detroit the Blackhawks benefited from strong play and some old-fashioned good luck. The Hawks had their backs to the wall once again and found a way [...]
The Blackhawks Reappear and Top Detroit 4-1
We could say the Blackhawks rebounded with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Red Wings on Saturday night. The most accurate statement would be the Blackhawks reappeared with a convincing 4-1 victory. The Wings still hold a 3-2 advantage in the series but as they return to Detroit they will be looking to recapture momentum. [...]
Outcoached, Outworked and Too Comfortable
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – The Detroit Red Wings took a commanding three games to one lead after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0. The Red Wings have gotten very good goaltending and to a man have performed their system with precision. Detroit is not the mirror image of last year’s Stanley Cup winners the Los [...]
