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Versatile forward Patrick Sharp is as big a part of Chicago's story as any of the Blackhawks' star players, writes Pierre LeBrun

Sam Paolini breaks down the best ways to bet the 2013 Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2013

In advance of the Stanley Cup Final, Craig Custance looks at the keys to winning hockey's greatest prize.

Blog | Conversation | June 08, 2013

CHICAGO -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-1 win in overtime over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series at the United Center on Wednesday. How it happened: Not much more could have been asked...

The Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings deemed the United Center's ice satisfactory Wednesday prior to Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal series, despite a Rolling Stones concert the night before and high heat and humidity.

Craig Custance writes that there's more than playoff glory on the line Wednesday night in Game 7 for Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford and Detroit netminder Jimmy Howard. A big performance could propel one or both goalies to the 2014 Olympics.

Blog | Conversation | May 29, 2013

CHICAGO -- There's little doubt an NHL goaltender facing a Game 7 has as much pressure as any individual in team sports. Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford knows he can fall back on the fact he's been there before -- in 2011 against the Vancouv...

CHICAGO -- The number of the game has changed again, but what's at stake for the Chicago Blackhawks in their Western Conference semifinal Wednesday isn't any different than it was in their two previous games against the Detroit Red Wings. The Blac...

DETROIT -- Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford didn't try to give an excuse for why he was beaten by a long-range shot from Detroit Red Wings forward Joakim Andersson on Monday. Andersson took his shot from just beyond the left circle, an...

DETROIT -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday at Joe Louis Arena in Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series. How it happened: The Blackhawks rallied from a 2-1 deficit after two ...

CHICAGO -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series at the United Center on Saturday. How it happened: The Blackhawks' offense finally got going agai...

DETROIT -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith likely summed up what his entire team was feeling after they dropped a third consecutive game to the Detroit Red Wings in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday. "W...

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 ...

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...

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook doesn't look at the total number of power plays he and his teammates have killed in the playoffs as a whole number. For Seabrook, each kill is its own entity, and he believes that's the reaso...

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Blackhawks, from coach Joel Quenneville on down, repeatedly expressed disappointment with their intensity throughout their opening-round playoff series. The Blackhawks had knocked out the Minnesota Wild in five games, but th...