The Blackhawks worked their way up to a 3-0 lead in the opening game of the series against the Wild. Perhaps far too predictably, they took the foot off the gas and allowed the Wild to creep back into it. With the blue line
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates with center Antoine Vermette, left, and left wing Patrick Sharp after scoring his second goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period of Game 2 in the second round of the NHL Stanley
Hopefully now that Stamkos scored, some of the pressure's off the Triplets to carry the offense. 3. Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks. Two goals and eight assists to lead all playoff defensemen, and he's averaging 30:54 TOI.
PAUL – Hopes to repeat history for a second time were very much in the favor of the visitors to the Xcel Energy Center on Tuesday night. The Blackhawks came into Game 3 with a 2-0 lead and their play seemed to have them poised for a third-consecutive
The Chicago Blackhawks rode a solid goaltending performance from Corey Crawford to a 4-1 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2. A sluggish first period gave way to a flurry of chances for both teams in the second period.