Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO – Let’s say you play for the Blackhawks.

CHICAGO – Dave Bolland chuckled at the question about his gruff leader.

CHICAGO – In 446 career games that have included more than 8,500 minutes of ice time, Patrick Kane has been tempted to drop his gloves and pound an opponent with bare fists.

CHICAGO – Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and his teammates are doing plenty of things right to maintain a perfect record on the penalty kill during the playoffs.

CHICAGO (AP) — Maybe it was the extra rest, or another raucous crowd at the United Center. Maybe it was just the resumption of one of the NHL's biggest rivalries.

CHICAGO – A red practice sweater would have been fine. Black, too.

CHICAGO – A black-and-white sign that hangs above the home bench at the Blackhawks’ practice facility offers a simple 10-word message.

CHICAGO – Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville assumed the role of a Detroit Red Wings defender Monday as he tried to poke-check the puck away from some of his players.

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

CHICAGO – Who’s next?

CHICAGO – Marian Hossa scored twice to back a strong effort by goalie Corey Crawford, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night to win their first-round playoff series 4-1.

CHICAGO – At 36 years old, veteran center Michal Handzus still is able to improve his game.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Patrick Sharp scored two goals for Chicago, and the Blackhawks ratcheted up their defense, putting the Minnesota Wild on the brink of elimination with a 3-0 victory Tuesday night.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – In his eight-year NHL career, Hawks defenseman Duncan Keith is a plus-103.

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Blackhawks rookie Brandon Saad thought that he had a good regular season.