1. Miller Could Be Back in Detroit Lineup for Game 2 Saturday vs. Chicago

    CHICAGO – Help might be on the way for the Detroit Red Wings in the form of veteran forward Drew Miller. .....

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  2. Hawks Penalty-Killing Duo Unlikely but Effective

    Michael Frolik and Marcus Kruger may not have envisioned the penalty kill being such a big part of their repertoire...

    Benjamin Cruz Written by Benjamin Cruz about 3 days ago 64 reads 0 comments

  3. Stalberg Trying to Work His Way Back into Blackhawks Lineup

    Blackhawks winger Viktor Stalberg was still in a white jersey, still skating outside the top four lines at Friday's practice, meaning he'll likely be a healthy scratch again in Saturday's Game 2 against the Detroit Wings...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 3 days ago 135 reads 0 comments

  4. Perfect Penalty Kill Big Part of Blackhawks' Success

    CHICAGO -- Marian Hossa scored on a one-timer from the slot on the power play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals for the Chicago Blackhawks ...

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  5. Will Corey Crawford Stay Hot in Chicago Blackhawks' 2nd-Round Playoff Series?

    Corey Crawford 's 2012 playoff performance left Chicago Blackhawks fans booing. But only cheering for Crawford coming up huge in net is heard at the United Center these days...

    Nicole Blum Written by Nicole Blum about 3 days ago 583 reads 0 comments

  6. Quenneville: Stalberg Reports '100 Percent Inaccurate'

    Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville denied reports that he benched Viktor Stalberg for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings because the winger questioned his lack of ice time on the power play...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 4 days ago 4,225 reads 0 comments

  7. After Winning League Titles, Carruth, Broadhurst Go for Memorial Cup Glory

    When the puck drops on Friday night to open the 2013 Memorial Cup, two Blackhawks prospects and their respective teams will spend the next 10 days trying to reach the pinnacle of Canadian major-junior hockey...

    David Scipione Written by David Scipione about 4 days ago 1,235 reads 0 comments

  8. Detroit Fans: Chicago Blackhawks Are Going Down in Second Round

    CHICAGO – MLive.com readers were correct when they predicted the Detroit Red Wings would beat the Anaheim Ducks in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. .....

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  9. Blackhawks Back Up Fans' 'Dee-Troit ...' Chant

    If you believe things happen for a reason, then the Blackhawks ' Western Conference ­semifinal against the Red Wings was meant to be. If you sit on the other side and believe life is a series of ­coincidences, then this series is simple chance...

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  10. Blues Prospect Shatters WHL Records

    Blues fans are clamoring for more offensive firepower for their forward lines. Perhaps talented winger Vladimir Tarasenko can answer that call with more consistent production. Maybe the relentless Jaden Schwartz is ready to take a big step...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 4 days ago 5 reads 0 comments

  11. Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: Why Detroit Is Already Desperate for a Win in Game 2

    The Detroit Red Wings lost another Game 1 on Wednesday night when they were beaten 4-1 at the United Center by the rival Chicago Blackhawks to open their Western Conference semifinals series...

    Nicholas Goss Written by Nicholas Goss about 5 days ago 5,527 reads 22 comments

  12. Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: No Star Power, No Problem for Chicago

    The eighth seed in the Western Conference went down easily in the first round, as the Chicago Blackhawks disposed of the Minnesota Wild in five games. The seventh seed may not offer much more resistance...

    Steve Silverman Written by Steve Silverman about 5 days ago 3,699 reads 11 comments

  13. Jimmy Howard Will Give Detroit a Chance, but He's Not Enough

    If there was one bright spot for the Detroit Red Wings in their 4-1 Game 1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night it was the play of goaltender Jimmy Howard...

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  14. Red Wings Revel in Underdog Role Against Favored Blackhawks

    Chicago -- Hockey players tend to give credit where credit is due, even after they've been slammed face-first into the boards or cross-checked in the back or speared in the nether regions...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 5 days ago 13 reads 0 comments

  15. Samuelsson Out, Cory Emmerton In; Blackhawks' Stalberg a Healthy Scratch

    CHICAGO -- Quick update from today's morning skate, prior to Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center (8 p...

    Kevin Conti Written by Kevin Conti about 5 days ago 65 reads 0 comments

  16. Hawks Bench Stalberg for Game 1 vs. Wings

    Chicago Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg has been benched for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 5 days ago 113 reads 0 comments

  17. NHL Playoffs 2013: Teams with Best Chance at Reaching Stanley Cup Final

    Hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup doesn ’t come easily. It takes sweat, blood and grit. It’s a feat given to the most rugged team—the last one standing. Breezing through the playoffs is as rare as finding a two-dollar bill...

    Tyler Poslosky Written by Tyler Poslosky about 5 days ago 2,251 reads 6 comments

  18. Duncan Keith on Pavel Datsyuk: Can't Say Enough Good Things About Him

    Today's announcement of the finalists for the 2013 Selke trophy makes it official: The series between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks will pit two of the game's best defensive forwards against each other...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 5 days ago 40 reads 0 comments

  19. Samuelsson out for Game 1; Emmerton Returns

    Samuelsson not skating today and is out. He left midway through practice Monday. Emmerton back as 4th center with Bertuzzi and Eaves...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 5 days ago 2 reads 0 comments

  20. Stalberg out Tonight for Game 1 as 'Coach's Decision'

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 5 days ago 19 reads 0 comments

  21. Datsyuk a Finalist for 6th Straight Year

    Detroit Red Wings veteran Pavel Datsyuk has been named a finalist for the Frank J. Seleke Trophy for a record sixth consecutive year. The award is given annually to the NHL 's best defensive forward...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 5 days ago 3,058 reads 0 comments

  22. Chicago Blackhawks: 5 Players to Watch in Game 1 vs. Detroit Red Wings

    The Chicago Blackhawks begin the second round of the playoffs Wednesday night against the Detroit Red Wings . Fans on both sides of the rivalry are anticipating a great Western Conference semifinal series...

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  23. Leddy's Game Is at Full Volume

    Nick Leddy's voice is so soft that it's become a running joke among his Blackhawks teammates. "Whenever we hang out as a group, we always want to give him a microphone so we can ...

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  24. 3 Adjustments Chicago Blackhawks Must Make to Continue Stanley Cup Playoff Run

    Finally the Chicago Blackhawks have done it—they have advanced past the first round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2010. But the Hawks aren't playing at their highest level just yet...

    Nicole Blum Written by Nicole Blum about 6 days ago 1,097 reads 9 comments

  25. 3 Biggest X-Factors for Detroit Red Wings in 2nd Round of NHL Playoffs

    There is no doubt that the Detroit Red Wings face a tough challenge in the second round of the playoffs against the Chicago Blackhawks . They are, by far, the underdogs in this series...

    PJ Sapienza Written by PJ Sapienza about 6 days ago 1,807 reads 7 comments