All Entries Tagged With: "Chicago Blackhawks"
A Bittersweet Win and Now the Blackhawks Look Ahead to Phoenix
Chicago – The Blackhawks ended the regular season in bittersweet fashion with a 3-2 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The win wasn’t in regulation so the Hawks stayed in sixth place. They will open the playoffs in Phoenix versus the Coyotes, the Pacific Division champs. Any win against the Red Wings is a [...]
Red Wings Lose to Blackhawks 2-1 in Shootout, Locks Up Fifth Place
In the final game of the regular season, the Detroit Red Wings (48-28-6,102 points) lost in the shootout as Patrick Kane beat Jimmy Howard in the first round, leading the Chicago Blackhawks past the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 at the Joe Louis Arena. The Red Wings did get a point for going into the overtime [...]
Too Casual Blackhawks Lose Again to the Wild in a Shootout
Chicago – The Blackhawks lost 2-1 in a shootout in Minnesota on Thursday. The loss prevents the Hawks from beginning post-season play on home ice. Corey Crawford was the main reason the Hawks didn’t lose the game in regulation as the Hawks were soundly outplayed during the third period. Last year, Minnesota won their final [...]
The New and Improved Blackhawks and Why
Chicago – Blackhawks Captain Jonathan Toews has been out of action since playing on February 19 versus St. Louis. Toews appears close to returning from a concussion but it isn’t etched in stone he will be back for the Minnesota game on Thursday. The sad truth is Toews could still have a setback Wednesday or [...]
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 [...]
Hudler, Howard Lead Red Wings to 2-1 Shootout Win Against Panthers
Jiri Hudler scored the game-tying goal at 5:30 of the third period and scored the deciding goal in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings ended a mini two-game losing streak by clipping the visiting Florida Panthers 2-1 at the Joe Louis Arena. With the win, the Red Wings have repossession of fourth place in [...]
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 [...]
Gaudreau’s Pair Leads Boston College Past Maine To Capture Third Consecutive Hockey East Championship
BOSTON– (#4) Maine Black Bears 1 @ (#1) Boston College Eagles 4 – FINAL Power-Play: Black Bears (0-5 / 0 %) — Eagles (1-3 / 33 %) Penalty-Kill: Black Bears (2-3 / 67 %) — Eagles (5-5 / 100 %) Shots: Black Bears (42) — Eagles (43) Recap: Things got out to a fast [...]
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 [...]
Kreider, Eagles Down Providence 4-2 En Route To Third Straight Hockey East Title Game
BOSTON – (#7) Providence College Friars 2 @ (#1) Boston College Eagles 4 – FINAL Power-Play: Friars (0-2 / 0 %) — Eagles (1-4 / 25 %) Penalty-Kill: Friars (3-4 / 75 %) — Eagles (2-2 / 100 %) Shots: Friars (29) — Eagles (34) Recap: This one got off to a hot start [...]
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 [...]
