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Marian Hossa celebrates with Patrick Sharp. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Silverman: Overpowering Blackhawks Certain To Face Drama If They Can Make Cup Run

But if the Blackhawks are going to fulfill their Presidents Trophy pedigree and emerge as the best team during the postseason as well, they are likely going to have to overcome adversity and win in dramatic fashion.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/16

The Blackhawks celebrate Johnny Oduya's third period goal. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hoge: Blackhawks Finally Playing Playoff-like Hockey

The Blackhawks finally looked like they were playing playoff hockey Wednesday night as they dispatched the Red Wings 4-1 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/15

Duncan Keith, Patrick Sharp; Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa  welcome Patrick Kane to celebrate Hossa's first period goal against the Detroit Red Wings in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Edge Red Wings 4-1 In Series Opener

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.

2013/05/15

Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks is congratulated by teammates. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hossa Scores Twice As Blackhawks Eliminate Wild

Marian Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks were well aware they’d been playoff underachievers since they captured the Stanley Cup in 2010. Now, they’re eyeing another championship. And they just took an important step toward it.

2013/05/10

Patrick Kane. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Hoge: Blackhawks’ Mentality To Close Out Wild? Play Better

For a team with a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild, the Blackhawks sure don’t sound like a team that is happy with its play.

CBS Chicago–2013/05/08

Chicago Blackhawks celebrate a goal against the Minnesota Wild by Sharp during the first period of Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. (Credit: Hannah Foslien, Getty)

Sharp Gets 2 Goals, Blackhawks Top Wild 3-0

The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten the last game in the corners, along the boards and by an overtime goal for the Minnesota Wild. By hurling their bodies in front of puck after puck, the Blackhawks stopped the Wild’s momentum right where it started.

2013/05/07

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

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

Silverman: Latest Blackhawks Streak Clearly Makes Them NHL’s Top Dog

Take a look at the NHL’s Western Conference Standings and you’ll see the same thing you have seen since the lockout ended and players returned to the ice.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/18

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

David Bolland

Bolland, Sharp Out Against Predators

The Blackhawks traveled to Nashville Friday without Dave Bolland and Patrick Sharp.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/05

Patrick Sharp

Sharp Out 3-4 Weeks With Shoulder Separation

According to a report, Sharp has a severe AC joint shoulder separation and will miss at least three weeks of action.

CBS Chicago–2013/03/08

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

Marian Hossa slips home the game-winner in overtime against the Oilers. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Spiegel: In The Midst Of Excellence

Everyone knows what the big picture is. But we’ve all been through enough sports badness to deserve enjoyment when a team is this good.

CBS Chicago–2013/02/26

Marian Hossa battles with Jordan Schroeder  of the Vancouver Canucks (Credit: Getty)

Blackhawks Tie NHL Record, Top Canucks In Shootout

The Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday to give them 16 straight games with at least one point, matching the league record to start a season.

2013/02/19

Chicago Blackhawks. (Credit: Getty)

Seabrook, Toews Lead Blackhawks Past Kings, 3-2

Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and an assist to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Sunday, extending their season-opening points streak to 15 games.

2013/02/17

Ryan Getzlaf of the Anaheim Ducks breaks up the ice past Niklas Hjalmarsson. (Credit: Getty)

Fasth Leads Ducks To 3-2 SO Win Over Blackhawks

Viktor Fasth made two stops in the shootout to remain perfect in six starts and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference.

2013/02/12

The Minnesota Wild celebrate. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Wild Hand Blackhawks First Loss In Shootout

Matt Cullen scored 90 seconds into the game and again in a shootout to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 victory over Chicago on Wednesday, handing the Blackhawks their first loss in seven games this season.

2013/01/30

Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues, in a 3-2 win at the United Center on Jan. 22, 2013. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Blackhawks Stay Hot, Beat Blues 3-2

Patrick Kane, Brent Seabrook and Viktor Stalberg scored to back Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks hung on to beat the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Tuesday night.

2013/01/22

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