Hoge: Blackhawks Going ‘Greasy’ With Bickell On Power Play
It’s a familiar concern for the Chicago Blackhawks. Especially in the playoffs. Power play production is missing.
Red Wings Rolling Against Blackhawks With Howard
Jimmy Howard’s cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings are on a roll.
Kings Fall To Sharks 2-1 In Game 4, Series Tied At 2
Brent Burns helped San Jose jump off to a fast start with his second goal of the postseason and the Sharks tied their second-round series against Los Angeles at two games with a 2-1 victory over the Kings in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
On Brink Of Elimination, John Tortorella Has ‘Full Faith’ In The Rangers
“We’ll meet (Wednesday), practice, and we’re going to try to win a game,” Tortorella said. “That’s all you can do. Down 3-0, it’s a very tough situation, but I have full faith in our athletes. They will be ready to play another game.”
Bruins Expecting Desperate Rangers In Game 3
The Boston Bruins enter Madison Square Garden with a 2-0 series lead over the New York Rangers, but know that can change in a New York minute.
Kings Preparing For Game 4 Showdown With Sharks
After taking it easy the day after San Jose’s 2-1 win, both teams stepped up preparation on Monday in advance of Game 4 on Tuesday night at the Shark Tank.
Banged-Up Lundqvist Ready To Go For Rangers In Game 3
Facing an 0-2 hole against the Bruins, one key factor for the Rangers is the play — and health — of goalie Henrik Lundqvist.
Blackhawks Unhappy With Goaltender Interference Call
Adding insult to injury, the Blackhawks were also forced to deal with questions surrounding the goalie interference call that took away what would have been the game-tying goal in the third period.
Tortorella Says There’s ‘No Give’ In Rangers As Series Shifts To N.Y.
The Blueshirts aren’t about to go down against the Bruins without a fight as their series heads to Madison Square Garden.
Kings Return Home To Practice Between Road Playoff Games
With two days off in an all-California series, the Los Angeles Kings seized the opportunity to fly home for two days of practice before Game 4.
Young Red Wings Have Evened Series With Blackhawks
The Detroit Red Wings got much younger this year, rebuilding with rookies and prospects pushed onto the ice.
If Henrik Lundqvist Is Anything But Great, Rangers Won’t Stand Any Chance Vs. Bruins
Henrik Lundqvist is the best goalie in the world. If he doesn’t start playing like it, though, this series is over.
Blackhawks’ Lines Shaken Up With Stalberg’s Return
Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville confirmed that winger Viktor Stalberg will return to the lineup tonight for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals in Detroit.
Toews Named A Finalist For Messier NHL Leadership Award
Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is a finalist for the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award, which is presented to the player who exemplifies great leadership qualities to his team, on and off the ice during the regular season.
Bernstein: Other NBA Teams Try Hard, Too
Four NBA teams remain in the running for the title, and the never-say-die Bulls are not one of them because, well, they died.
Hoge: Door Opens For Red Wings After Poor Effort By Blackhawks
Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the Red Wings was their worst effort since their 24-game points streak ended in Colorado Mar. 8.
Red Wings Beat Blackhawks 4-1, Even Series
Just as the Blackhawks did in Game 1, Detroit took control in the second period and put the game away in the third. Now, the Red Wings have a chance to take the lead when this series between Original Six rivals shifts to Detroit for Game 3 on Monday.
Stalberg Officially Out In Game 2
Viktor Stalberg will not play in Game 2 against the Red Wings today as Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville will likely stick with the same lineup that worked in Game 1.
Hoge: Quenneville One Of The Best Coaches Chicago Has Seen
Now in his fifth year with the Hawks, Joel Quenneville has already won a Stanley Cup and a President’s Cup, while also delivering a really solid job with a with a young team in 2009.
Kane Helps Blackhawks Maintain Fast Pace
Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane has a habit of attracting attention.


















