St. Louis' grizzled crew likely knows that the Blackhawks aren't a team that really gets down whether they've lost one, two or three games in a series. But, hey, it's better to start off up rather than down, even if bigger challenges likely lie ahead.
The collective mood of the Blackhawks after their 1-0 loss in overtime to the Blues in Game 1 Wednesday was about as happy as you might think. The Hawks were without suspended defenseman Duncan Keith and goaltender Corey Crawford was making just
Andrew Ladd arrives in time for Blackhawks-Blues playoff opener. Blackhawks winger Andrew Ladd. Photos of Blackhawks player Andrew Ladd. Chris Hine and Chris KucContact ReportersChicago Tribune. Winger Andrew Ladd spent a significant portion of
Andrew Ladd arrives in time for Blackhawks-Blues playoff opener. Blackhawks winger Andrew Ladd. Photos of Blackhawks player Andrew Ladd. Chris Hine and Chris KucContact ReportersChicago Tribune. Winger Andrew Ladd spent a significant portion of
Andrew Ladd arrives in time for Blackhawks-Blues playoff opener. Blackhawks winger Andrew Ladd. Photos of Blackhawks player Andrew Ladd. Chris Hine and Chris KucContact ReportersChicago Tribune. Winger Andrew Ladd spent a significant portion of