All Entries in the "Chicago Blackhawks" Category
4 IN A ROW: The Blackhawks’ Playoff Run
When the Chicago Blackhawks clinched a playoff spot with their win over the Nashville Predators (same team they beat to clinch a spot in 2010, for those who look for harbingers), it marked the fourth straight year the Hawks are playing hockey beyond the confines of the regular season. In case you didn’t think that [...]
Less Than Focused Hawks Fall to The Wild
Chicago – The Chicago Blackhawks didn’t have much opportunity to savor their playoff clinching victory in Nashville. Sunday night, the Minnesota Wild skated into the United Center with a chip on their shoulder. The Wild capitalized on Hawk errors, took an early lead and then built a two goal cushion. The Blackhawks mounted a comeback [...]
Blackhawks Secure a Playoff Spot and Defeat Nashville 5-4
On Saturday night, the Blackhawks once again made it more exciting than it should have been. The Predators are one of the top teams in the NHL and the Hawks were able to secure a 4-0 lead in Nashville. Then the Hawks let some old bad habits slip back into their game and as a [...]
It’s Never Easy but Hawks Top Blues in a Shootout
The Blackhawks squandered a two goal third period lead but still managed to edge the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in a shootout. It’s seldom easy for the Hawks but as was the case versus New Jersey, the opponent’s goalkeeping was a significant factor. Fortunately on Thursday night at the United Center, a truly fine performance [...]
Blackhawks Show Will to Win, Capture 1 Point in New Jersey
The Blackhawks picked up only one point in the standings in New Jersey but the importance of fighting back after a sluggish start can’t be discounted. The Devils came out flying and after their initial opening period surge, which Corey Crawford stifled, the Hawks were the better club. In the end, the 2-1 shootout loss [...]
Blackhawks Have No Answers For Nashville
The Chicago Blackhawks five game winning streak came to a resounding halt with a 6-1 loss to the Nashville Predators Sunday night. This one goes into the ugly loss column as the Hawks came up with an empty effort against a strong team. With the win, Nashville is now four points ahead of Chicago and [...]
Keith Gets 5 Games as the NHL Struggles With Consistency
Make no mistake, my love of hockey can’t be questioned. The game is like no other as it combines speed, athleticism and physicality. On the downside, the sport is full of contradictions as the NHL rule book and those who enforce it need further scrutiny. Unlike some in the hockey media, it is against my [...]
When is Being Physical Excessive? Hawks Top Canuck In a Fierce Clash
In a game that had something for everyone, the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in overtime. There is no better rivalry in the NHL than a Chicago-Vancouver contest, and Wednesday night was a great example. For those who get squeamish when the rough stuff is a big part of a hockey game, they [...]
Hawks Roll But Now Schedule Turns Tough + SiriusXM Interview
Whether the Blue Jackets are a hapless group or simply one lacking talent, they are certainly a bad hockey team. On Tuesday night the Blackhawks defeated Columbus for the six consecutive time this season. Once again the Hawks rolled on to victory as this contest was never in doubt. The 5-1 score was an accurate [...]
Hawks Playing Effective Hockey, Dispatch Caps
In front of 21,561 delighted fans, the Blackhawks disposed of the Washington Capitals 5-2 Sunday night. The Hawks have gone 7-1-1 over their last nine games and are looking like a playoff force. They were in control on Sunday from the opening puck drop, and for much of the game, the Capitals appeared overmatched. Maybe [...]
Blackhawks Surge to Victory, Defeat Dallas 4-1
Going into Friday’s game at Dallas, the Blackhawks were focused on getting off to a good start. Stars net minder Kari Lehtonen had an off night which helped lead to the Hawks scoring two goals in the opening 1:42. The Hawks came out aggressive and took control and were able to skate away with a [...]
Abandon All Hope Ye Who Enter Here
Salutations, Hockey Independent readers. Allow me to introduce myself – the name’s Frank Nova. While the name isn’t that familiar to most (truth be told, probably any) of you, you may know me better by my nom de blog “Forklift”, over at Hockeenight. I’ve also shown up a few times in the Committed Indian, and [...]
Blackhawks Stay Determined to Defeat the Blues
Last Tuesday, the Blackhawks went into St. Louis, were completely dominated and dropped a 5-1 decision. The Blues not only defeated the Hawks, they pounded them into submission. This Tuesday night, in front of 21,349 very satisfied fans, the Blackhawks got some revenge as they pulled out a 4-3 shootout victory the hard way. The [...]
Hawks Salvage a Point…The Decline of Keith and Carcillo Resigned
In what could be best described as a strange game, the Blackhawks clawed their way back to pick up one point Sunday night. The Los Angeles Kings swarmed the Hawks early and came away with a 3-2 shootout victory. If not for Ray Emery, the Hawks could have been trailing by a few goals instead [...]
Blackhawks Outlast The Rangers For A Big Win
In a game which went from being boring to very exciting the Blackhawks defeated the NY Rangers 4-3. Don’t let the final score deceive you this was a low scoring contest until late in the game. The Hawks stayed determined and as Joel Quenneville would say “patient” as they hung with the Rangers and finally [...]
Hope for Toews, Worry About Crawford
Blackhawks fans looking for a bit of good news found some on Thursday as Jonathan Toews was able to take to the ice. Toews is not ready to participate in team workouts and can’t be involved in any contact for awhile. The Hawks Captain has been out with a suspected concussion and hasn’t played in [...]
Badly Outworked Blackhawks Lose 5-1 to St. Louis
On Tuesday night the Blackhawks suffered a well-deserved loss, dropping a 5-1 decision in St. Louis to the Blues. From the opening puck drop, the Blues were a step faster and a lot more determined than the Blackhawks. The Hawks didn’t win many individual battles and their best players were unable to make a difference. [...]
Desperate Blackhawks Continue On a Roll
No matter what sport, either professional or amateur, a defining factor for measuring performance is consistency. By recording a 2-1 victory in Detroit on Sunday afternoon the Blackhawks have now won three consecutive games. Their most recent decisions have come in tight, low scoring contests similar to those played in the post season. The Blackhawks [...]
With a Top Effort Blackhawks Win in Ottawa
If head coach Joel Quenneville could bottle the performance of his club from Friday night he would. The Blackhawks went into Ottawa with significant injuries, and came away with a well deserved 2-1 victory. The Hawks were determined to succeed and did so in their second consecutive one goal game. This win was more noteworthy [...]
Bowman on the Clock as Blackhawks Struggle in Anaheim
The Blackhawks played one solid period in Anaheim which was more than they accomplished the day before but it still wasn’t good enough. The Hawks were defeated 3-1 but at least they scored a power play goal to break a 0-39 dry spell. Yes, it is a bad time. To cite scoring one power play [...]
