Preds pound Blackhawks 5-0 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round series
Pekka Rinne made 30 saves in his second straight shutout and picked up two assists, helping Nashville rout Chicago 5-0 on Saturday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Pekka Rinne made 30 saves in his second straight shutout and picked up two assists, helping Nashville rout Chicago 5-0 on Saturday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Division-winning Blackhawks, Caps, Ducks in different spots
Three division champions are in three very different positions early in the playoffs.
Three division champions are in three very different positions early in the playoffs.
Pekka Rinne, Predators beat Blackhawks 1-0 in Game 1
Pekka Rinne made 29 saves, Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first period and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 on Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Pekka Rinne made 29 saves, Viktor Arvidsson scored in the first period and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 on Thursday night in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
High-scoring lines face off when Predators meet Blackhawks
Viktor Arvidsson, Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg helped power Nashville into the playoffs with a dazzling finish to the season. Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin piled up points for Chicago down the stretch, and Artem Anisimov is set to return from a left leg injury.
Viktor Arvidsson, Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg helped power Nashville into the playoffs with a dazzling finish to the season. Patrick Kane and Artemi Panarin piled up points for Chicago down the stretch, and Artem Anisimov is set to return from a left leg injury.
Predators goalie Pekka Rinne excited to face Chicago again
Goaltender Pekka Rinne remembers Game 5 of Nashville's first-round series loss in 2010 to the Chicago Blackhawks only too well.
Goaltender Pekka Rinne remembers Game 5 of Nashville's first-round series loss in 2010 to the Chicago Blackhawks only too well.
Blackhawks' Rozsival has surgery for facial fractures
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival has undergone surgery to repair facial fractures.
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival has undergone surgery to repair facial fractures.
Experienced Blackhawks lead field of Cup contenders out West
The Chicago Blackhawks have been here so many times before. They're 16 postseason wins away from a fourth Stanley Cup title in eight years, and their veteran core knows it has the talent and the experience to survive the two-month playoff grind.
The Chicago Blackhawks have been here so many times before. They're 16 postseason wins away from a fourth Stanley Cup title in eight years, and their veteran core knows it has the talent and the experience to survive the two-month playoff grind.
BBB warns of scams ahead of Cubs home opener, Blackhawks playoffs
The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for scams involving the upcoming Cubs home opener and Blackhawks Stanley Cup playoff run.
The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to be on the lookout for scams involving the upcoming Cubs home opener and Blackhawks Stanley Cup playoff run.
Blackhawks recall F Hinostroza from minors
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Vinnie Hinostroza from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Blackhawks overwhelm short-handed Penguins 5-1
Artemi Panarin and Richard Panik started a four-goal first period for Chicago, and the Blackhawks moved closer to locking up the Central Division title with a 5-1 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
Artemi Panarin and Richard Panik started a four-goal first period for Chicago, and the Blackhawks moved closer to locking up the Central Division title with a 5-1 victory over the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
Gourde scores in OT, Lightning beat Blackhawks 5-4
Yanni Gourde had a breakaway goal 4:25 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Monday night.
Yanni Gourde had a breakaway goal 4:25 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Monday night.
Blackhawks give F Tanner Kero 2-year contract extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed utility forward Tanner Kero to a two-year contract extension.
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed utility forward Tanner Kero to a two-year contract extension.
Blackhawks clinch playoff berth for ninth straight season
After a sluggish start, Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks stormed back late with a rapid-fire rally to strengthen their grip on first place in the Central Division - and the Western Conference.
After a sluggish start, Jonathan Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks stormed back late with a rapid-fire rally to strengthen their grip on first place in the Central Division - and the Western Conference.
Hartman lifts Blackhawks past Maple Leafs 2-1 in OT
Ryan Hartman and the Chicago Blackhawks knew they already had one point in overtime. They were hungry for one more to complete a successful road trip.
Ryan Hartman and the Chicago Blackhawks knew they already had one point in overtime. They were hungry for one more to complete a successful road trip.
Blackhawks C Artem Anisimov sidelined by left leg injury
Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a left leg injury.
Blackhawks center Artem Anisimov will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a left leg injury.
Kane helps Blackhawks topple Canadiens 4-2
Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists and Corey Crawford made 40 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Patrick Kane had a goal and two assists and Corey Crawford made 40 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Tatar, Howard lead Red Wings past Blackhawks, 4-2
Tomas Tatar had two goals and an assist, Jimmy Howard made 24 saves in his return and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night.
Tomas Tatar had two goals and an assist, Jimmy Howard made 24 saves in his return and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Friday night.
Chicago Blackhawks getting Hjalmarsson back for stretch run
Niklas Hjalmarsson loves playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. He doesn't like watching their games very much.
Niklas Hjalmarsson loves playing for the Chicago Blackhawks. He doesn't like watching their games very much.
Patrick Kane has hat trick, Blackhawks beat Penguins 4-1
Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games.
Patrick Kane had his second hat trick in three games, Scott Darling made 36 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games.
Blackhawks reacquire defenseman Oduya in trade with Stars
The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya, who was part of their last two Stanley Cup championships.
The Chicago Blackhawks are reuniting with veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya, who was part of their last two Stanley Cup championships.