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Marcus Kruger To Appear on Sports Illustrated Cover
Sports Illustrated has featured the Chicago Blackhawks on its cover this season, but as part of a celebration of playoff hockey, Marcus Kruger will appear in this week's issue. Read »
Face-Off Issues Hurting Blackhawks Chances
The Chicago Blackhawks love to possess the puck, but when a team loses 100 faceoffs in three games, odds are that strategy will not work out as planned. Read »
Hawks Vs. Wild: Three Stars of Game 5
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. Read »
Are Toews, Blackhawks Cheating on Faceoffs?
Minnesota Wild head coach Mike Yeo accused Jonathan Toews and his teammates of cheating in the faceoff circle. Does he have a legitimate beef? Read »
Hjamarsson, Kruger Headline Hawks' Outstanding Penalty Kill
The Chicago Blackhawks' penalty kill has been a huge strength this postseason, and guys like Niklas Hjalmarsson and Marcus Kruger are big reasons why. Read »
Are Lineup Changes Needed for the Hawks?
After Sunday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, do the Chicago Blackhawks need to tweak their lineup moving forward? Read »
Recap: Three Reasons the Hawks Beat the Wild
Madhouse Enforcer brings you Friday's Three Stars, including Michael Frolik, who potted two goals in the Hawks' 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. Read »
And Here We Go: Three Keys to Hawks' First Round Chances
The Chicago Blackhawks have been knocked out of the playoffs' first round in the past two seasons. What are the keys to them advancing this time? Read »
Three Stars: Crawford Solid As Hawks Douse Flames
The Chicago Blackhawks concluded their 2013 home schedule with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flames Friday night. Madhouse Enforcer has your Three Stars. Read »
Red Wings-Blackhawks Preview: Playoff Implications Huge in Pivotal Tilt
The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings battle Friday night, and with points at a premium, there are tons of storylines to watch. Read »
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Peggy Kusinski
Peggy Kusinski joined the NBC5 sports team in 2000 as a sports reporter. She is also a contributor to NBC5's "Sports Sunday."
A native Chicagoan from the northwest side, Kusinski was an all-city/all-state basketball player. She received her B.S. in Radio and Television from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and actually began her career in broadcasting as an intern for Warner Saunders right here at NBCChicago.com
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