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The Chicago Blackhawks dominated Game 1, but the Detroit Red Wings returned the favor in Game 2, dismantling the Hawks and winning a 4-1 laugher.

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville took Brandon Saad out of his rotation in practice last week. Did the move get the winger straightened out?

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville was nominated for the Jack Adams Award on Friday, but should he win the prize?]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:28:22 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/168913010-blurb.jpg
The Blackhawks quest for a 2013 Stanley Cup must go through their most bitter rival first.

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Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks was nominated for the Lady Byng Trophy on Thursday morning, and could become the first Hawk in 45 years to nab the award.]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 09:27:26 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/161*120/1688241691.jpg
The Chicago Blackhawks' offense was clicking on all cylinders Wednesday night, but it was their Duncan Keith-led defense that deserves a great deal of credit for the win.

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Johnny Oduya's third period goal, part of a 42 shot Chicago Blackhawks barrage, sank the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 at United Center on Wednesday night.

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The Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night did something they hadn't done since winning the Stanley Cup in 2010: won a first-round playoff series.

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The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks will finally drop the puck on Wednesday night, and Madhouse Enforcer has three keys to victory for the Hawks.

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Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks has been named a finalist for the Frank Selke Trophy, given to the league's best defensive forward.

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Once again, Viktor Stalberg skated with the reserves in Hawks practice Tuesday, but is Joel Quenneville seriously considering benching him?

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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews had a lackluster series offensively against the Wild, but the question is: does he need to change his focus?

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Lawsuit claims league was negligent in supplying Derek Boogaard with painkillers.

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The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings may be a 1 vs. 7 seed matchup, but fans shouldn't be overconfident, as James Neveau explains.

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Detroit Red Wings in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and as we preview the series, here's what happened in the regular season.

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Joel Quenneville was unhappy with his team's play in round one, and he may seek to change things up by benching Brandon Saad and/or Viktor Stalberg.

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Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane failed to receive nominations for either NHL MVP award, and Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf blames East Coast bias.

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Dave Bolland and Ray Emery both practiced with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday and will be available to play in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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The Chicago Blackhawks won their first round series in five games, but they did it in spite of their power play unit stinking up the joint.

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The Chicago Blackhawks are resting Friday after finishing off their first round series, but before we move on, who was the MVP of the playoffs' opening round?

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The Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night. Marian Hossa scored twice in the win.

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Chicago 5, Minnesota 1

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The Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild will resume hostilities in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series tonight, and Madhouse Enforcer has your preview.

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Although center Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery are "close", Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville ruled them out of Thursday's Game 5.

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Patrick Sharp of the Chicago Blackhawks is having an excellent playoff run so far, but he is still competing off the ice for a spot on EA Sports' NHL 14 cover.

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The nominees for the NHLPA's Ted Lindsay Award were revealed Thursday, and Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane were not on the list. Should they have been?

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Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo accused Jonathan Toews and his teammates of cheating in the faceoff circle. Does he have a legitimate beef?

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The Chicago Blackhawks' penalty kill has been a huge strength this postseason, and guys like Niklas Hjalmarsson and Marcus Kruger are big reasons why.

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To those looking for the main reason that the Chicago Blackhawks won Game 4 over the Minnesota Wild, one need look no further than the shot blocking numbers.

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The Chicago Blackhawks grabbed a 3-1 series lead on Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Patrick Sharp scored twice in the triumph.

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Despite possibly missing their top defender for a critical Game 4, no one from the Blackhawks minded that he left.]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 19:20:59 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Susannah-Collins.jpg
Susannah Collins, the former Comcast SportsNet reporter terminated last week after an on-air flub brought increased attention to a years-old Internet series, apologized Tuesday and expressed gratitude for...

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The Chicago Blackhawks will look to take a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild when the two teams meet on Tuesday night in St. Paul.

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Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville agrees, but Daniel Carcillo, the man the Hawks signed to be their enforcer two years ago has been a healthy scratch so far this post season and it's not clear whether he will...

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For fans interested in getting a behind the scenes look into the Chicago Blackhawks' organization, NBCSN's "36" documentary series will provide that to you Tuesday night.

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Duncan Keith may fail the eye test at times, but a look at some advanced statistics tells a different story. Could he be the Blackhawks' best defenseman?

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After Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, do the Chicago Blackhawks need to tweak their lineup moving forward?

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One Chicago Blackhawks player who having the time of his life in the series with the Minnesota Wild is Minnesota Native Nick Leddy. He was known as Mr. Hockey in high school and was a star for...]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 14:30:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Pictun+mgftmjkre+023.jpg
The NHL and NBC Sports have teamed up with Crumbs Bake Shop to give away free Stanley Cupcakes at Pioneer Court on Michigan Avenue Monday.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 10:40:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/keithwildpost.jpg
Defenseman talks about what the Hawks need to do to get another win in the first round series versus the Wild.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 10:32:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/BolligWildPost.jpg
Bollig breaks down the Blackhawks' loss to the Minnesota Wild following Sunday's game.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 10:30:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/sopelspeed.jpg
Former Hawks defenseman and Stanley Cup champion breaks down the loss to the Wild.]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 11:47:21 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/blackhawks-wild-G2-4.jpg
Today's edition of Hawks Headlines has your complete wrap of reaction to the Chicago Blackhawks' loss yesterday to the Minnesota Wild in Game 3.

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NHL, NBC Sports team up to give away specialty cupcakes in playoff cities.

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The NHL announced their first set of finalists for a major award on Monday morning, and Brandon Saad was among three players nominated for the Calder Trophy.

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The Minnesota Wild outhustled and outplayed the Chicago Blackhawks in nearly every area Sunday, but still were forced to the brink before Jason Zucker scored the OT winner.

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take their act on the road this afternoon as they battle the Minnesota Wild on NBC. Madhouse Enforcer has your game preview here.

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Patrick Sharp scored twice on Friday night for the Hawks, and it's those kind of performances that show why he is such a valuable member of the team.

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