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Chicago Blackhawks to see L.A.’s goon squad?

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The Chicago Blackhawks took care of business at home in games 1 and 2 in the Western Conference Finals. The next two will take place in L.A., where the Kings will look to get back in the series. The Los Angeles Kings has won 14 consecutive games at home, and should look different than what fans have seen early in this series. The difference may very well be the rough … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks to see L.A.’s goon squad?

Chicago Blackhawks vs defending champion L.A. Kings preview

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The Chicago Blackhawks finished a comeback against the rival Detroit Red Wings that had players and fans bracing for any and everything. Welp, forget it all. Sending Detroit off to the Eastern Conference after being down 3-1 in the series was a splendid site, but dwelling now could put Chicago at a deficit. Hard to believe that as you read this, the players and coaching staff … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks vs defending champion L.A. Kings preview

Chicago Blackhawks stave off elimination in game six

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The Chicago Blackhawks waited until the third period to turn on the desperation, but hey, whatever works. The Blackhawks did well to score first on the road against the Detroit Red Wings, but were outplayed going into the third period. The unlikely trio of Michal Handzus, Bryan Bickell, and Michael Frolik scored consecutively to lead the Blackhawks to a 4-3 win. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks stave off elimination in game six

Blackhawks: Presidents Trophy curse and Elimination Ambivalence

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For the Chicago Blackhawks, or any NHL team, the Presidents' Trophy is a meaningless piece of hardware. In hockey, the Stanley Cup tournament of elimination is what truly matters. For whatever reason, the Stanley Cup playoffs lends itself to #8 seeds commonly upsetting #1. We've never had a #16 seed beat a #1 seed in March Madness, the national college basketball single … [Read more...] about Blackhawks: Presidents Trophy curse and Elimination Ambivalence

Blackhawks choke on Wings; hey Detroit was going to win 1 at least

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Hey, you knew the Detroit Red Wings were going to win one of these games; at least. The Chicago Blackhawks weren't going to sweep them. This is the Western Conference semi-finals; this is where we separate the wheat from the chafe. At least Kaner found the net today. It's kind of important to get Patrick Kane going in these NHL Playoffs. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks choke on Wings; hey Detroit was going to win 1 at least

Chicago Blackhawks Stalberg benched for game one

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville announced after the team’s morning skate that forward Viktor Stalberg will not play game one versus the Detroit Red Wings.  While Quenneville did not disclose any information on his decision, Chicago Tribune’s Chris Kuc tweeted that Stalberg questioned his role with the team. If this is true, the benching is warranted and could … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Stalberg benched for game one

Blackhawks fan goes into labor at Playoff game; stays to watch (video)

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This is one dedicated Chicago Blackhawks fan. Donna Lebano is probably Blackhawks fan of the year! This Mother’s Day was extra special for her as she welcomed Owen Michael into the world Thursday night. Lebano, Blackhawks fan extraordinaire, took in the Hawks defeat of the Minnesota Wild May 9th at the United Center. The Blackhawks win eliminated the Minnesota Wild and … [Read more...] about Blackhawks fan goes into labor at Playoff game; stays to watch (video)