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Monday, November 28, 2011
Hawks Tighten up D, Take Huge Game 3
Posted on November 28, 2011 at 12:47 AM.





Chicago Blackhawks at Edmonton Oilers
Apr 22, 2013123F
CHI (2-1)1113
EDM (1-2)1012
Three Stars
Ales Hemsky, EDM
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Claude Giroux, CHI
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Magnus Paajarvi, EDM
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Team Stats Comparison
CHIEDM
Shots on Goal2829
Hits79
Faceoffs Won-Lost15-1616-15
Penalty Minutes12:0010:00
Power Plays Converted00
Power Play Opportunities01
Time on Attack7:245:02
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHIViktor Stalberg (1), (Giroux) - 14:40
EDMAles Hemsky (2), (Paajarvi, Petry) - 18:48
SECOND PERIOD
CHIJonathan Toews (2), (Okposo, Seabrook) - 3:16
THIRD PERIOD
EDMMagnus Paajarvi (2), (Gagne, Hemsky) - 1:50
CHIClaude Giroux (2), (Hjalmarsson, Kronwall) - 11:18
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford292793%2.00
Edmonton Oilers - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Artero Nittymaki282589%3.01
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Hawks Tie it Late, Drop Game 2 in OT
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM.






Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks
Apr 20, 2013123OTF
EDM (1-1)12115
CHI (1-1)11204
Three Stars
Cam Barker, EDM
1 Goal; 2 Assists
Dave Bolland, CHI
1 Goal; 2 Assists
Ales Hemsky, EDM
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Team Stats Comparison
EDMCHI
Shots on Goal4023
Hits87
Faceoffs Won-Lost14-2222-14
Penalty Minutes4:002:00
Power Plays Converted01
Power Play Opportunities12
Time on Attack4:448:29
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHIDuncan Keith (1), (Morrison, Kruger) - 8:45
EDMMagnus Paajarvi (1), (Whitney, Gilbert) - 10:11
SECOND PERIOD
EDMAles Hemsky (1), (Barker, Gagner) - 10:10
EDMBen Eager (1), (Petry, Belanger) - 14:23
CHIWayne Simmonds (1), (Morin, Bolland) - 16:28
THIRD PERIOD
EDMTaylor Hall (1), (Barker, Eberle) - 3:28
CHISteve Montador (1), (Morin, Bolland) - 6:01
CHIDave Bolland (1), (Kane, Giroux) - 19:48 (ppg)
OVERTIME
EDMCam Barker (1), (Gagner, Hemsky) - 3:08
Edmonton Oilers - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Artero Nittymaki231983%3.80
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford403588%4.77
Sharp Shooter! Hawks Take Game 1 in OT
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM.




Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks
Apr 18, 2013123OTF
EDM (0-1)02002
CHI (1-0)10113
Three Stars
Corey Crawford, CHI
32 Saves
Jonathan Toews, CHI
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Patrick Sharp, CHI
1 Goal
Team Stats Comparison
EDMCHI
Shots on Goal3233
Hits88
Faceoffs Won-Lost17-1919-17
Penalty Minutes2:000:00
Power Plays Converted00
Power Play Opportunities10
Time on Attack4:436:33
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHIJonathan Toews (1), (Kane) - 14:17
SECOND PERIOD
EDMSam Gagner (1), (Gilbert, Paajarvi) - 1:59
EDMRyan Nugent-Hopkins (1), (Hall, Smid) - 4:45
THIRD PERIOD
CHIClaude Giroux (1), (Kronwall, Stalberg) - 3:39
OVERTIME
CHIPatrick Sharp (1), (Toews, Kane) - 0:41
Edmonton Oilers - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Artero Nittymaki333091%2.97
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford323094%1.98
2013 Playoff Preview
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 09:27 PM.




(1)
Los Angeles Kings
(8)
Vancouver Canucks
(2)
St. Louis Blues
(7)
Detroit Red Wings

(3)
Colorado Avalanche
(6)
Minnesota Wild

(4)
Chicago Blackhawks
(5)
Edmonton Oilers




(1)
Buffalo Bills
(8)
Winnipeg Jets
(2)
Washington Capitals
(7)
New Jersey Devils

(3)
Pittsburgh Penguins
(6)
Carolina Hurricanes

(4)
Montreal Canadiens
(5)
Toronto Maple Leafs


PREDICTIONS? THOUGHTS?? Puck drops tonight.
Western Conference: Division Standings and Playoff Race
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 08:21 PM.
As we head to April...what a race.

NHL Standings - Updated: Mar 31, 2013
CENTRALWLOTLPTS
St. Louis Blues4323894
Chicago Blackhawks4127688
Detroit Red Wings4131385
Nashville Predators3735680
Columbus Blue Jackets3636779
NORTHWESTWLOTLPTS
Colorado Avalanche4127991
Edmonton Oilers4026989
Minnesota Wild39251088
Vancouver Canucks3931583
Calgary Flames3532979
PACIFICWLOTLPTS
Los Angeles Kings4423896
San Jose Sharks3931482
Dallas Stars33331076
Phoenix Coyotes3438573
Anaheim Ducks3234973
WEST PLAYOFF RACEWLOTLPTS
*Los Angeles Kings4423896
*St. Louis Rams4323894
*Colorado Avalanche4127991
Edmonton Oilers4026989
Chicago Blackhawks4127688
Minnesota Wild39251088
Detroit Red Wings4131385
Vancouver Canucks3931583
- San Jose Sharks3931482
- Nashville Predators3735680
- Columbus Blue Jackets3636779
- Calgary Flames3532979
- Dallas Stars33331076
- Phoenix Coyotes3438573
- Anaheim Ducks3234973
Eastern Conference: Division Standings and Playoff Race
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 07:45 PM.
As we head into April....

NHL Standings - Updated: Mar 31, 2013
ATLANTICWLOTLPTS
xPittsburgh Penguins46218100
New Jersey Devils4129587
New York Islanders3733680
New York Rangers3334773
Philadelphia Flyers27391064
NORTHEASTWLOTLPTS
xBuffalo Sabres452110100
xMontreal Canadiens4425694
Toronto Maple Leafs4130385
Boston Bruins35291181
Ottawa Senators3338773
SOUTHEASTWLOTLPTS
xWashington Capitals4424896
Carolina Hurricanes4131385
Winnipeg Jets3933684
Florida Panthers27381064
Tampa Bay Lightning26381062
EAST PLAYOFF RACEWLOTLPTS
x* Pittsburgh Penguins46218100
x* Buffalo Sabres452110100
x* Washington Capitals4424896
x Montreal Canadiens4425694
New Jersey Devils4129587
Toronto Maple Leafs4130385
Carolina Hurricanes4131385
Winnipeg Jets3933684
- Boston Bruins35291181
- New York Islanders3733680
- New York Rangers3334773
- Ottawa Senators3338773
- Florida Panthers27381064
- Philadelphia Flyers27391064
- Tampa Bay Lightning26381062
TRADE DEADLINE DAY!
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 06:24 PM.
TRADE DEADLINE MOVES:

Acquire
LW - Daniel Carcillo

Acquire
D - Ryan O'Byrne
2013 - 1st Round Draft Pick

-- Colorado came to us with this deal, had to take it. O'Byrne is making more than Carcillo and will not play for us, but he makes for a great # 7 D-man, and his contract is up at the end of the season, makes more sense for us to get the 1st rounder.

----------------------------------------
SIGN
C - Brandon Morrisson (1 year left on deal, $1,475,000)

Really happy that he was released, he will play RW on the 4th line now, this really helps the defensive depth, and replaces Carcillo.
Heading Into the Second Half....
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 01:18 AM.
Hawks Lines, and stats heading into the second half of the season...

Line # 1

LW - Patrick Sharp (15 - 18 - 33pts)
C - Jonathan Toews (12 - 25 - 37pts)
RW - Patrick Kane (20 - 24 - 44pts)

Line # 2

LW - Viktor Stalberg (13 - 10 - 23pts)
C - Claude Giroux (13 - 22 - 35pts)
RW - Kyle Okposo (15 - 13 - 28pts)

Line # 3

LW - Jeremy Morin (6 - 11 - 17pts)
C - Dave Bolland (11 - 15 - 26pts)
RW - Wayne Simmonds (5 - 9 - 14pts)

Line # 4

LW - Kyle Beach (8 - 6 - 14pts)
C - Marcus Kruger (10 - 5 - 15pts)
RW - Dan Carcillo (4 - 7 - 11pts)

D - Pairing # 1
D - Brent Seabrook (4 - 16 - 20pts; +10)
D - Duncan Keith (4 - 21 - 25pts; +20)

D - Pairing # 2
D - Niklas Kronwall (5 - 10 - 15pts; -5)
D - Niklas Hjalmarsson (0 - 14 - 14pts; +3)

D - Pairing # 3
D - Nick Leddy (1 - 12 - 12pts; -7)
D - Steve Montador (0 - 13 - 13pts; -5)

Power Play (NHL RANK) - 22.0% (3rd)
Penalty Kill (NHL RANK) - 86.1% (3rd)
--------> Nice Right?

Goals For Per Game (NHL RANK) - 2.76 (15th)
Goals Against Per Game (NHL RANK) - 2.41 (5th)
All-Star Break Standings / Playoff Race
Posted on November 27, 2011 at 12:37 AM.
NHL Standings - Updated: Jan 29, 2013
ATLANTICWLOTLPTS
Pittsburgh Penguins3114567
New Jersey Devils2717458
New York Rangers2524353
New York Islanders2324450
Philadelphia Flyers1727640
NORTHEASTWLOTLPTS
Buffalo Sabres3114668
Boston Bruins2817662
Montreal Canadiens2620456
Ottawa Senators2625355
Toronto Maple Leafs2522252
SOUTHEASTWLOTLPTS
Winnipeg Jets2919563
Washington Capitals2917462
Carolina Hurricanes2721256
Florida Panthers1926543
Tampa Bay Lightning1625840
EAST PLAYOFF RACEWLOTLPTS
*Buffalo Sabres3114668
*Pittsburgh Penguins3114567
*Winnipeg Jets2919563
Washington Capitals2917462
Boston Bruins2817662
New Jersey Devils2717458
Montreal Canadiens2620456
Carolina Hurricanes2721256
- Ottawa Senators2625355
- New York Rangers2524353
- Toronto Maple Leafs2522252
- New York Islanders2324450
- Florida Panthers1926543
- Tampa Bay Lightning1625840
- Philadelphia Flyers1727640
CENTRALWLOTLPTS
Detroit Red Wings3121264
Chicago Blackhawks2819460
St. Louis Blues2621658
Columbus Blue Jackets2428553
Nashville Predators2424452
NORTHWESTWLOTLPTS
Edmonton Oilers3015767
Colorado Avalanche2718660
Minnesota Wild2718559
Calgary Flames2422553
Vancouver Canucks2321450
PACIFICWLOTLPTS
Los Angeles Kings3015565
San Jose Sharks2723054
Anaheim Ducks2324450
Dallas Stars2123749
Phoenix Coyotes2126446
WEST PLAYOFF RACEWLOTLPTS
*Edmonton Oilers3015767
*Los Angeles Kings3015565
*Detroit Red Wings3121264
Colorado Avalanche2718660
Chicago Blackhawks2819460
Minnesota Wild2718559
St. Louis Blues2621658
San Jose Sharks2723054
- Columbus Blue Jackets2428553
- Calgary Flames2422553
- Nashville Predators2424452
- Vancouver Canucks2321450
- Anaheim Ducks2324450
- Dallas Stars2123749
- Phoenix Coyotes2126446
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Goaltending Duo Pushing Hawks Towards Cup?
Posted on November 26, 2011 at 10:44 PM.
CHICAGO -- Maybe in some parts of the NHL they are whispering about a goaltending controversy in Chicago, but here in Chicago they are loving their two netminders. Nothing against Ray Emery last year, but he didn't seem to have the stamina needed to spell Crawford when he needed it most, this year the young Alexander Salak is showing that he has no problem with his role, and no problem carrying the load if need be. Earlier in the Season there were whispers that Corey Crawford was suffering from a minor injury, this was the case because Salak was given back to back starts with a day off in between. "Crow was fine, if anything it was more of some maintenance time for him as he carried a big load last year, and the last thing we want this year is for him to wear down in November/December," Coach Q said. "Salak has done a fine job for us, and he is right on target for his 20+ starts this year, if anything people should be writing about how much he has helped the club at this point because we haven't had to go outside the organ-i-zation to find a backup."

Salak -
"I will play any roll they want to give me here in Chicago, I love it here, being able to work with Jimmy Waite has really helped my game, and Corey has always been willing and able to provide advice or motivate me when he thinks I need it."

Crawford -
"Knowing that I have a capable backup is something that I feel good about because I know that if for whatever reason I can't go, health wise or just need a day off I don't think the team misses a beat. It also keeps me on my toes, if I start to dip in play there is nothing written in stone that I have to be the guy, I expect to be the guy based on my performance."

A look at the Numbers:


Corey Crawford
GP - 40 / W - 20 / L - 18 / GAA - 2.20 / SV% .925


Alexander Salak
GP - 14 / W - 6 / L - 5 / GAA - 2.28 / SV% .924


If we learned anything from last year it was no matter how good you are in the regular season your season can end in the blink of an eye. The focus here is more on being ready in the playoffs than blowing thru the regular season without being tested. The Hawks are seeing that as we sit at the all-star break here, this hasn't been the prettiest first half season of hockey, but this team should be rested and ready to go come playoff time, at least in the net, let's just get there first.
Frustrations Mounting as Hawks Fall to Wings Again
Posted on November 26, 2011 at 04:57 PM.
Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 20, 2012123F
DET (25-13-0)0235
CHI (19-12-4)0202
Three Stars
Brad Stuart, DET
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Henrik Zetterberg, DET
3 Assists
Patrick Eaves, DET
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Team Stats Comparison
DETCHI
Shots on Goal2921
Hits108
Faceoffs Won-Lost14-1111-14
Penalty Minutes2:002:00
Power Plays Converted10
Power Play Opportunities11
Time on Attack4:287:33
Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
CHIBrent Seabrook (4), (Kane, Keith) - 0:27
DETPatrick Eaves (3), (Zetterberg) - 6:00
DETFabiun Brunnstrom (8), (Mitchell, Helm) - 8:37
CHIKyle Okposo (9), (Sharp, Giroux) - 14:15
THIRD PERIOD
DETBrad Stuart (4), (Zetterberg, Eaves) - 1:58
DETPavel Datsyuk (17), (Lidstrom, Cleary) - 19:53 (EN, PPG)
DETJiri Hudler (11), (Stuart, Zetterberg) - 19:58
Detroit Red Wings - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Jimmy Howard211990%2.00
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Alexander Salak282486%4.03
New Year, Same Result, Hawks Fall to Wings
Posted on November 26, 2011 at 02:12 PM.
Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 18, 2012123F
DET (24-13-0)1113
CHI (19-11-4)1001
Three Stars
Petr Mrazek, DET
24 Saves
Johan Franzen, DET
1 Goal
Kyle Okposo, CHI
1 Goal
Team Stats Comparison
DETCHI
Shots on Goal2825
Hits77
Faceoffs Won-Lost15-88-15
Penalty Minutes2:002:00
Power Plays Converted10
Power Play Opportunities11
Time on Attack4:406:33
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
DETHenrik Zetterberg (14), (Kubina) - 10:32 (PPG)
CHIKyle Okposo (8), (Montador, Hjalmarsson) - 14:54
SECOND PERIOD
DETJohan Franzen (12), (Lidstrom, Datsyuk) - 14:09
THIRD PERIOD
DETDarren Helm (8), (Stuart, White) - 17:58
Detroit Red Wings - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Petr Mrazek242396%1.00
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford282589%3.05
Hawks Blitz Luongo Again in Rout
Posted on November 26, 2011 at 12:43 AM.
Vancouver Canucks at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 16, 2012123F
VAN (13-15-2)0112
CHI (19-10-4)1315
Three Stars
Brent Seabrook, CHI
3 Assists
Kyle Okposo, CHI
2 Goals
Dave Bolland, CHI
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Team Stats Comparison
VANCHI
Shots on Goal2736
Hits1110
Faceoffs Won-Lost20-1111-20
Penalty Minutes0:000:00
Power Plays Converted00
Power Play Opportunities00
Time on Attack3:446:23
Scoring Summary
FIRST PERIOD
CHIDave Bolland (7), (Hjalmarsson, Simmonds) - 10:48
SECOND PERIOD
CHIJeremy Morin (2), (Bolland) - 9:57
CHIPatrick Kane (12), (Seabrook, Keith) - 13:22
CHIKyle Okposo (6), (Seabrook, Giroux) - 15:21
VANMax Lapierre (2), (Higgins, Ballard) - 16:48
THIRD PERIOD
VANHenrik Sedin (11), (Higgins, Edler) - 8:28
CHIKyle Okposo (7), (Seabrook, Keith) - 19:17 (en)
Vancouver Canucks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Roberto Luongo353189%4.01
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford272593%2.00
Friday, November 25, 2011
Hawks Finally Get Last Second Laugh
Posted on November 25, 2011 at 10:31 PM.
Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 14, 2012123F
EDM (18-12-3)0112
CHI (18-10-4)0123
Three Stars
Corey Crawford, CHI
37 Saves
Brent Seabrook, CHI
1 Goal; 1 Assist
Marcus Kruger, CHI
1 Goal
Team Stats Comparison
EDMCHI
Shots on Goal3731
Hits64
Faceoffs Won-Lost8-1818-8
Penalty Minutes2:002:00
Power Plays Converted00
Power Play Opportunities11
Time on Attack3:516:38
Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
CHIDuncan Keith (3), (Seabrook, Okposo) - 2:04
EDMJordan Eberle (23), (unassisted) - 15:12
THIRD PERIOD
EDMAles Hemsky (7), (Paajarvi, Whitney) - 1:07
CHIMarcus Kruger (6), (Hjalmarsson, Montador) - 13:17
CHIBrent Seabrook (3), (Giroux, Sharp) - 19:52
Edmonton Oilers - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Artero Nittymaki312890%3.01
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Corey Crawford373595%2.00
Hiller Best's Hawks in Shoot Out
Posted on November 25, 2011 at 04:19 PM.
Anaheim Ducks at Chicago Blackhawks
Dec 12, 2012123SOF
ANA (14-16-2)01113
CHI (17-10-4)02002
Three Stars
Jonas Hiller, ANA
43 Saves
Alexander Salak, CHI
27 Saves
Patrick Sharp, CHI
1 Goal
Team Stats Comparison
ANACHI
Shots on Goal2743
Hits148
Faceoffs Won-Lost19-1616-19
Penalty Minutes2:006:00
Power Plays Converted10
Power Play Opportunities31
Time on Attack4:199:25
Scoring Summary
SECOND PERIOD
ANACorey Perry (18), (Beauchemin, Ryan) - 4:38
CHIBrent Seabrook (2), (Keith, Bolland) -17:08
CHIPatrick Sharp (11), (Okposo, Hjalmarsson) - 19:51
THIRD PERIOD
ANADaymond Langkow (9), (Santorelli, Cumiskey) - 9:20 (PPG)
SHOOTOUT
ANAGetzlaf - GOAL
CHIGiroux - GOAL
ANAVisnovsky - GOAL
Anaheim Ducks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Jonas Hiller434195%1.85
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies
GOALIESSHOTSSAVESSV %GAA
Alexander Salak272593%1.85

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