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Red Wings beat Blackhawks to take 2-1 series lead

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:12:23 -0400

DETROIT - The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 3-1, take 2-1 series lead

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:23 -0400

DETROIT - The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.

Red Wings beat Blackhawks 4-1, even series

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:38:24 -0400

CHICAGO - In case they weren't aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they're going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit.

Blackhawks practice without D Keith, F Handzus

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:46:29 -0400

CHICAGO - Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith and forward Michal Handzus missed practice Friday, though coach Joel Quenneville said both players are fine and will play in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday.

Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-1 in series opener

Thu, 16 May 2013 03:34:59 -0400

CHICAGO - Two role players each came up with a big goal. The stars had a handful of key plays. The goalie made all the stops.

Blackhawks LW Stalberg out vs Wings in Game 1

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:33:33 -0400

CHICAGO - Forward Viktor Stalberg will not play in Game 1 of the Chicago Blackhawks' second-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings.

4 of NHL's Original 6 among 8 still in playoffs

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:23:47 -0400

The NHL playoffs are off to a heart-pounding start with a record 17 games going to overtime in the first round.

Red Wings' reward for advancing is Blackhawks

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:27:12 -0400

DETROIT - Detroit needed to win each of its last four games of the regular season just to get into the NHL playoffs for the 22nd straight season.

Cook: Fleury must get another chance to help Penguins win...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:49:52 -0400

PITTSBURGH - By RON COOK

Blackhawks try to stay sharp during playoff break

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:32:25 -0400

CHICAGO - Practice was long over when Joel Quenneville was stopped by two young boys waiting to get on the ice. They asked if he would sign their sticks, and the former NHL defenseman happily obliged.

Wild lament early exit but note improvement

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:08:43 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Making the playoffs for the first time in five years should count as progress. For the Minnesota Wild, that step forward wasn't firm enough.

Blackhawks looking for more in NHL playoffs

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:41:16 -0400

CHICAGO - One bad-angle overtime goal was enough to grab the attention of the Chicago Blackhawks. Once that shot went in for Jason Zucker, it was all over for the Minnesota Wild.

Crawford, Hossa dominate as Chicago ousts Wild

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:21:18 -0400

CHICAGO - There was no way Corey Crawford could tune out the chorus this time, and he really had no desire, anyway.

Hossa scores twice as Blackhawks eliminate Wild

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:48:29 -0400

CHICAGO - Marian Hossa and the Chicago Blackhawks were well aware they'd been playoff underachievers since they captured the Stanley Cup in 2010.

Harding to start Game 5 for Wild against Chicago

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:37 -0400

CHICAGO - Goalie Josh Harding will start Game 5 for Minnesota against the Chicago Blackhawks and Darcy Kuemper will back him up on Thursday night.

Sharp gets 2 goals, Blackhawks top Wild 3-0

Wed, 08 May 2013 01:41:21 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - The Chicago Blackhawks were beaten the last game in the corners, along the boards and by an overtime goal for the Minnesota Wild.

Wild G Harding out after 1st period with injury

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:48:12 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding left Game 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks after the first period because of a left leg injury.

Wild put Pominville back in after 2-week absence

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:05:36 -0400

ST. PAUL, Minnesota - Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville returned to the lineup Tuesday for Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series against Chicago.

G Harding gets the start for Wild in Game 2

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:47:48 -0400

CHICAGO - The Minnesota Wild will be without goalie Niklas Backstrom and defenseman Clayton Stoner for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Patrick aiming for different type goal at 'Dega

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:15:08 -0400

TALLADEGA, Alabama - Danica Patrick knows the importance of having the right equipment and aiming for the openings, however slender.

Backstrom, Stoner day to day for Wild

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:42:14 -0400

CHICAGO - Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom and defenseman Clayton Stoner did not practice on Thursday, increasing the possibility they will be unavailable for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Rookies important contributors in NHL playoffs

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:38:10 -0400

CHICAGO - A year ago, Brandon Saad was just a footnote when he made his postseason debut for Chicago against the Phoenix Coyotes. He skated for just over 10 minutes in two games and picked up his first career NHL point on an assist, but the Blackhawks were eliminated in the first round.

Chicago, Pittsburgh plan NHL game at Soldier Field

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:39:56 -0400

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins are heading outside again. Just not on New Year's Day this time.

Wild's Backstrom scratched from lineup

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:20:30 -0400

CHICAGO - Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom was a late scratch from the lineup for Tuesday's playoff opener against the Chicago Blackhawks because of a leg injury.

Wild's Pominville to miss Game 1 against Chicago

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:57:28 -0400

CHICAGO - Minnesota Wild right wing Jason Pominville will sit out Tuesday's playoff opener against the Chicago Blackhawks.