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Marchand draws line between dirty and tough player

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:09:59 -0400

BOSTON - Brad Marchand is known in Boston as the "Little Ball of Hate," a nickname that captures his stature - he's listed at 5-foot-9 - and his tendency to get on the nerves of opposing players.

Blackhawks fail to convert early, lose 2-1 in OT

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:20:11 -0400

CHICAGO - All those missed shots added up to one big blown opportunity for the Chicago Blackhawks. They couldn't bury the Boston Bruins in the early going and paid for it in the end.

Playing hurt part of routine in NHL playoffs

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:56:38 -0400

CHICAGO - Toward the end of their title defense, the Los Angeles Kings were spending a lot of time on the training table. Captain Dustin Brown was playing with a torn ligament in his left knee, just one of several injuries that became public knowledge after the Stanley Cup champs were eliminated by the Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference finals.

Jones set to make father proud in NHL draft

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:30:24 -0400

By chance, Ronald "Popeye" Jones bumped into Joe Sakic in the weight room of the arena in Denver way back when.

AP's 5 things to watch in the Stanley Cup finals

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:10:18 -0400

Hockey fans who endured another lockout are in for a treat that'll cap a sprint of a season.

Defending champion Kings ousted in Western finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:45:53 -0400

CHICAGO - The Los Angeles Kings kept playing through a slew of injuries. They kept coming when the Chicago Blackhawks jumped out to an early lead, and they tried everything to force another home game in the Western Conference finals.

Blackhawks join Bruins for Original 6 Cup finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:24:21 -0400

The Chicago Blackhawks have joined the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals, featuring Original Six NHL franchises for the first time since 1979.

Kane hat trick sends Blackhawks to Cup finals

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:38:40 -0400

CHICAGO - Patrick Kane scored his third goal of the game 11:40 into the second overtime period and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the defending champion Los Angeles Kings 4-3 to advance to the Stanley Cup finals on Saturday night.

Blackhawks snap LA Kings' home winning streak

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:42:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Chicago Blackhawks were suitably impressed by the Los Angeles Kings' 15-game home winning streak. They also respected the defending Stanley Cup champions' ability to win eight straight playoff games at Staples Center.

Blackhawks surge past Kings, take 3-1 series lead

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:21:32 -0400

LOS ANGELES - When Bryan Bickell's shot slipped out of Jonathan Quick's usually inescapable glove and trickled into the Los Angeles net early, the Chicago Blackhawks figured Game 4 might be their chance to snap the Kings' daunting streak of home dominance.

Blackhawks facing elimination after charmed season

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:26:20 -0400

CHICAGO - Jonathan Toews is going to play his usual minutes. Corey Crawford will be in goal. The lines will look largely the same.

Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit

Fri, 24 May 2013 03:29:49 -0400

DETROIT - The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start.

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.