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Joel Quenneville

Joel Quenneville and the Blackhawks. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Hoge: It’s Stanley Cup Or Bust For Blackhawks

While the sights and sounds of the playoffs are familiar for a team making its fifth straight playoff appearance, the expectations this year certainly are not.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/29

Corey Crawford and Ray Emery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Emery Available But Will Backup Crawford In Vancouver

After missing two games with a lower-body injury, Blackhawks goaltender Ray Emery is available to play tonight in Vancouver, but he won’t get the start.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/22

Ray Emery. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Sharp Returns As Emery Gets Third Straight Start In Net

Ray Emery is expected to start his third straight game in net Tuesday night when the Blackhawks face the Wild in Minnesota.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/09

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Brandon Saad and Duncan Keith celebrate Saad's third period goal. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Clinch Playoff Spot With 5-3 Win Over Predators

The Blackhawks made a strong statement Sunday in becoming the first team this season to clinch postseason berth, as they used a third-period rally to beat the Nashville Predators 5-3.

2013/04/08

Corey Crawford and Ray Emery. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Emery Should Still Have Shot To Start In Goal For Playoffs

Why have the Blackhawks apparently made a decision on their No. 1 playoff goaltender with a fourth of the season left?

CBS Chicago–2013/04/04

Michal Handzus (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Handzus’ Role Becoming More Apparent

Handzus will play in his first game with the Blackhawks tonight against the Blues and at Thursday’s morning skate, it became more apparent what his role will be.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/04

Brandon Bollig squares off in a fight with Paul Bissonnette. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Recall Bollig With Sharp Out Friday

Just one day after assigning him to Rockford, the Blackhawks have recalled Brandon Bollig for Friday night’s game in Colorado.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/07

Patrick Sharp. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Patrick Sharp ‘Might Miss Some Time’ After Third Period Injury

Patrick Sharp, Marian Hossa and Andrew Shaw are all battling injuries.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/06

Daniel Carcillo celebrates his game-winner. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Crazy Night A Reminder Of What’s Important For Blackhawks

Half the season. The team that refuses to lose has gone half the season without a loss in regulation.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/06

Steve Montador. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Montador Active But Won’t Play; Neither Will Frolik

Steve Montador has been activated for the first time this season, but will not play tonight against the Colorado Avalanche.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/06

Patrick Kane. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Want To Beat The Blackhawks? Well, They Don’t Care

Sure, the Blackhawks will eventually fall in regulation, but until it happens, they’re just going to play like they’re invincible.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/05

Patrick Kane. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ofman: What’s Really Behind The Blackhawks’ Streak?

And I thought God was a Cubs fan.

WBBM-FM–2013/03/05

Dave Bolland. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Bolland Back, Says He Did Not Suffer A Concussion

With a playoff-like media contingent looking on at the Blackhawks’ morning skate Tuesday morning, center Dave Bolland returned to the ice and vowed he’ll play tonight against the Minnesota Wild.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/05

Corey Crawford

Emery To Start, But Crawford ‘Good To Go’

Fear not, Blackhawks fans, goaltender Corey Crawford is ready to return to the ice after he exited Thursday’s game in St. Louis after one period.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/01

The Blues' Barrett Jackman checks Jonathan Toews. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge On The Hawks: Target Growing On Blackhawks’ Backs

If the Blackhawks didn’t have the attention of the rest of the league when the season started, they sure have it now, as they’re rolling four lines deep and not slowing down, winning six straight games.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/27

Corey Crawford

Quenneville: Goaltending Has Been Key To Success

The Blackhawks’ remarkable, record-setting start can be attributed to many different factors.

670 The Score–2013/02/27

Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Dave Bolland. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Baffoe: Blackhawks’ Record Start Means Nothing Without The Cup

The 2013 Chicago Blackhawks could become a footnote even after starting better than any team in NHL history.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/25

Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a glove save against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Crawford, Shaw Stretch Blackhawks’ Streak To 18

No matter what goalie the Chicago Blackhawks put into their net, they are coming away with win after win.

2013/02/25

Marian Hossa

Good News For Blackhawks As Hossa, Seabrook And Crawford Practice

Marian Hossa, Brent Seabrook and Corey Crawford all practiced Thursday and are optimistic about playing this weekend.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/21

Joel Quenneville

Silverman: Historic Start More Than Just A Star Show For Blackhawks

The Blackhawks know that the shortened NHL season will not be stopped and Lord Stanley’s hardware will not be awarded by keeping the “L” column clean against the Canucks.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/19

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