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CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks rookie forward Brandon Saad is hoping for No. 11 to be his lucky number again. Saad scored his first career NHL goal in his 11th regular season game. Now entering his 11th NHL playoff game, he and the Blackhawks are l...

DETROIT -- When Detroit Red Wings rookie defenseman Danny DeKeyser broke his thumb on May 2 against the Anaheim Ducks, he was expected to miss the rest of the postseason. The prognosis now sounds a little more optimistic. DeKeyser said he expected...

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford said Wednesday he has to play better against the Detroit Red Wings despite the continued vote of confidence from coach Joel Quenneville. Crawford made 26 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Red Wings ...

In 2011, knowing they wouldn't be able to keep Ilya Bryzgalov, the Phoenix Coyotes prepared a list of replacements. Mike Smith, then with the Tampa Bay Lightning, was at the top. They loved his size, how he battled and his ability to play the puck. B...

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With key starters hitting free agency and Roberto Luongo on the trading block, the summer goalie market is already fascinating. But the postseason play of goalies in Pittsburgh and Chicago could further add to the offseason intrigue.

Blog | Conversation | May 22, 2013

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks don't need to be reminded the importance of Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. If the Blackhawks win, they regain home-ice advantage and even the series ...

CHICAGO -- Scoring has rarely been an issue for the Chicago Blackhawks this season. The Blackhawks ranked second in the league with 149 goals for (3.10 goals per game) and weren't shut out during the regular season. Their offensive ways continued ...

It's getting close to do-or-die time for the Chicago Blackhawks. Down 2-1 in their playoff series with the Detroit Red Wings, they have to play better collectively and as individuals. Contrary to some beliefs, Jonathan Toews isn't playing all tha...

In case you were busy not making up with Sergio Garcia, here's what you missed in sports on Monday: Detroit overcame a Patrick Kane third-period goal, as the Red Wings topped the Chicago Blackhawks, 3-1, to take a 2-1 series lead in their Wester...

The Detroit Red Wings have taken the series lead against the Chicago Blackhawks. Can they keep this up?

DETROIT -- The Chicago Blackhawks may as well have thrown their hands up into the air after losing 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinal series on Monday. The Blackhawks came out with a game plan to be more off...

DETROIT -- This was the slap in the face, the splash of cold water. Not necessarily one the Chicago Blackhawks needed, but one they knew was coming. During any long playoff run for a Stanley Cup contender, there are moments when a big shove back f...

DETROIT -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville and his players believe an official made the wrong call of interference of the goaltender, disallowing a goal that would have tied the Detroit Red Wings in the third period of Game 3 in the Western...

Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg talks about his team's 3-1 loss to the Red Wings in Game 3....

DETROIT -- Here's a quick look at the Detroit Red Wings' 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series at Joe Louis Arena on Monday. How it happened: The Red Wings shifted the game's momentum during a ...