Home ice is not a big advantage in first round of playoffs
Home ice hasn't been an advantage this year in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Home ice hasn't been an advantage this year in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Challenge system takes center stage in NHL playoffs
Aaron Ekblad had a big goal for the Florida Panthers, and then it was gone. Same for Vladimir Tarasenko in St. Louis last week. Andrew Shaw of the Chicago Blackhawks and Derick Brassard of the New York Rangers got to keep their clutch scores.
Aaron Ekblad had a big goal for the Florida Panthers, and then it was gone. Same for Vladimir Tarasenko in St. Louis last week. Andrew Shaw of the Chicago Blackhawks and Derick Brassard of the New York Rangers got to keep their clutch scores.
Blues rally for 3-2 win over Blackhawks in Game 3
Jaden Schwartz scored at 13:32 of the third period with Patrick Kane in the penalty box for high-sticking, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Jaden Schwartz scored at 13:32 of the third period with Patrick Kane in the penalty box for high-sticking, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Sunday for a 2-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Tight Blues-Blackhawks series shifts to Chicago
St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock planted the seed right after the Blues' dramatic loss in Game 2. When it comes to the officiating, Hitchcock said, the close calls go in the direction of the defending Stanley Cup champions.
St. Louis coach Ken Hitchcock planted the seed right after the Blues' dramatic loss in Game 2. When it comes to the officiating, Hitchcock said, the close calls go in the direction of the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Shaw gets go-ahead goal, Blackhawks edge Blues to tie series
A coach's challenge in the nick of time resulted in third-period momentum for the Chicago Blackhawks. The defending Stanley Cup champions made sure it stayed that way.
A coach's challenge in the nick of time resulted in third-period momentum for the Chicago Blackhawks. The defending Stanley Cup champions made sure it stayed that way.
Blues hope physical play wears down Blackhawks
Besides winning their playoff opener in overtime over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the St. Louis Blues hoped to exact a physical toll.
Besides winning their playoff opener in overtime over the defending Stanley Cup champions, the St. Louis Blues hoped to exact a physical toll.
Backes gets OT winner, Blues beat Blackhawks 1-0
Brian Elliott thwarted the Chicago Blackhawks at every turn.
Brian Elliott thwarted the Chicago Blackhawks at every turn.
Chicago's Duncan Keith set to return from 6-game suspension
Ken Hitchcock meant no disrespect when he said Duncan Keith was "just a player on the other team."
Ken Hitchcock meant no disrespect when he said Duncan Keith was "just a player on the other team."
This Blackhawks playoff video will get your blood pumping
The Chicago Blackhawks' road to the Stanley Cup starts Wednesday night with the first game of the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.
The Chicago Blackhawks' road to the Stanley Cup starts Wednesday night with the first game of the playoffs against the St. Louis Blues.
Blues, Blackhawks healthy heading into first-round series
Apparently, Ken Hitchcock is talked out about the Chicago Blackhawks.
Apparently, Ken Hitchcock is talked out about the Chicago Blackhawks.
Blackhawks expect physical first-round series against Blues
The last title defense for the Chicago Blackhawks also started with the St. Louis Blues, and it nearly ended there, too. Four of the six games went to overtime before the Blackhawks moved on.
The last title defense for the Chicago Blackhawks also started with the St. Louis Blues, and it nearly ended there, too. Four of the six games went to overtime before the Blackhawks moved on.
Blackhawks prepare for playoffs after loss to Columbus
The Chicago Blackhawks quickly shook off a tough loss at Columbus and turned their focus to the playoffs. Next up is the St. Louis Blues.
The Chicago Blackhawks quickly shook off a tough loss at Columbus and turned their focus to the playoffs. Next up is the St. Louis Blues.
Tarasenko powers Blues to 2-1 win over Blackhawks
Vladimir Tarasenko scored his second goal of the game at 3:37 of overtime, and the St. Louis Blues cooled off the Chicago Blackhawks with a 2-1 victory Thursday night in a possible playoff preview.
Vladimir Tarasenko scored his second goal of the game at 3:37 of overtime, and the St. Louis Blues cooled off the Chicago Blackhawks with a 2-1 victory Thursday night in a possible playoff preview.
Blackhawks C Anisimov sidelined for matchup with Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks think they will be at full strength when the NHL playoffs start next week.
The Chicago Blackhawks think they will be at full strength when the NHL playoffs start next week.
Blackhawks recall F Bryan Bickell from minors
The banged-up Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Bryan Bickell from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
The banged-up Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Bryan Bickell from Rockford of the American Hockey League.
Streaking Blackhawks pound Coyotes 6-2
Andrew Ladd scored two power-play goals after Artem Anisimov was knocked out of the game by a questionable hit from Antoine Vermette, and the surging Chicago Blackhawks beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Ladd scored two power-play goals after Artem Anisimov was knocked out of the game by a questionable hit from Antoine Vermette, and the surging Chicago Blackhawks beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Kane hat trick leads Blackhawks past Bruins 6-4
Patrick Kane had three goals and an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks raced to a six-goal lead in the second period before hanging on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Patrick Kane had three goals and an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks raced to a six-goal lead in the second period before hanging on for a 6-4 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Blackhawks goalie Crawford eyes return
Injured Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford should be back for the playoffs, and could return before the end of the regular-season.
Injured Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford should be back for the playoffs, and could return before the end of the regular-season.
Blackhawks' Keith suspended 6 games for high-sticking
The Chicago Blackhawks will have to start the playoffs without reigning playoff MVP Duncan Keith, who was suspended six games for "dangerously and violently" high-sticking Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle.
The Chicago Blackhawks will have to start the playoffs without reigning playoff MVP Duncan Keith, who was suspended six games for "dangerously and violently" high-sticking Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle.
Wild surge past Blackhawks 4-1 for 6th straight win
Jared Spurgeon, Erik Haula and Nino Niederreiter scored in the third period to lift surging Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, stretching the Wild's season-long winning streak to six straight games.
Jared Spurgeon, Erik Haula and Nino Niederreiter scored in the third period to lift surging Minnesota to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, stretching the Wild's season-long winning streak to six straight games.