Chicago Blackhawks

Going into the Thursday opener between Chicago and Phoenix, most analysts were split on their predictions. Several pointed out that the Coyotes had owned the season series between the two, 3-1; but just as many acknowledged that those games were not some of the Blackhawks' best hockey of the year. Mike Smith has been the difference-maker for Phoenix, while the Chicago goalies have had their share of struggles.

At the end of the day, however, these two teams have always battled strongly against one another, their different styles making for some interesting games.

After four high-paced opening minutes, Chicago captain Jonathan Toews put the first goal of the night...

In game 82 of the regular season with playoff seeding on the line, what better way to determine the final seeding of teams in the Western Conference Central Division than to have the oldest rivalry determine it.  The Blackhawks could only move up to the 5th seed if they beat the Wings in regulation time and even though they could not accomplish that they still managed to determine Detroit’s fate.

By letting the Blackhawks win in the shoot out Detroit lost more than just a game and series to the Hawks, they lost home ice advantage and must now face one of the toughest teams in the West if they want to win the Stanley cup.  The Blackhawks at this point are still uncert...

The Chicago Blackhawks have an impressive record over their last ten games, going 7-1-2 over that span. Tonight, the Blackhawks will close out their four game season series with the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center. 

Despite Chicago's recent formidable record and their clinched playoff position, the Blackhawks still have plenty to work on. Chicago has allowed 20 goals over the last five games to their opposition. At this point in the season, that's not a statistic a team can really feel too good about. 

The last time these two teams met three days ago, Minnesota forced the Blackhawks to chase them for the duration of the game, until Patrick Kane final...

Despite rallying late in the game to tie it up and force overtime against the Minnesota Wild, the Chicago Blackhawks were unable to come away with both points in their shootout loss tonight at the United Center. 

The United Center saw plenty of offense tonight as both teams went back and forth throughout the three periods scoring goals, though the Hawks would tie the game, only to then have to continue chasing the Wild just minutes after scoring. 

Neither goaltender Chicago goaltender Ray Emery or Minnesota netminder Josh Harding were exceptional this evening, allowing four goals on 31 shots and four goals on 35 shots, respectively. However, several players from both...