Stalberg, Handzus both in Blackhawks' Game 3 lineup

Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville confirmed Viktor Stalberg will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, RDS), and center Michael Handzus will ...

Toews named Messier NHL Leadership Award finalist

Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, Los Angeles Kings captain Dustin Brown and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews were announced Monday as this year's finalists for the 2012-13 Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award presented by Bridgesto...

Blackhawks' turn to respond after Game 2 loss

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Red Wings needed a performance like the one they put on the ice Saturday at United Center.After talking about their tired legs following a series-opening loss to the rival Chicago Blackhawks in Game 1 of the Western Conf...

Western Conference Semifinals Game 5 broadcast information

The National Hockey League announced today that Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinal series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings is scheduled for a 7:00 p.m CT start on Saturday, May 25 at the United Center.The radio broa...

Stalberg likely to return to Hawks' lineup

It's not a guarantee, but it looks like Viktor Stalberg will re-enter the Chicago Blackhawks lineup on Monday night for Game 3 of their Western Conference Semifinals series (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, RDS) at Joe Louis Arena.The best-of-7 serie...

Bolland re-establishes himself as playoff performer

CHICAGO -- Spend a couple of days with Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville and it quickly becomes evident he has a few favorite phrases when discussing his players.One of them is "predictability in his game." It's another way of saying a...

Keith, Handzus said to be 'fine' after missing practice

Defenseman Duncan Keith and center Michal Handzus did not participate in practice Friday for the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, but coach Joel Quenneville said both "are fine."Handzus has now skipped the past three on-ice workouts for th...

Quenneville named Jack Adams Award finalist

The National Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2013 Jack Adams Award, given annually to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success, naming Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville as one of three finalist...

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. Henrik Zetterberg had a similar look from a similar place on the ice while on the man-advantag...

Sharp stealing spotlight from better-known teammates

CHICAGO -- Patrick Sharp's name isn't the first to roll off the tongue whenever people talk about the stars of the Chicago Blackhawks.It's always included, of course, but further down the list. First, usually, is captain Jonathan Toews, follow...

Kane named Lady Byng Memorial Trophy finalist

The National Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2013 Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, given to the player to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability, naming ...

Toews, Datsyuk great admirers of each other

CHICAGO -- Ask Jonathan Toews about Detroit Red Wings star center Pavel Datsyuk and his eyes light up a little bit.The Chicago Blackhawks' captain usually tries to fight back a smile, knowing he's talking about a rival team's top player, but i...

Toews named Frank J. Selke Trophy finalist

The National Hockey League announced today the finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy, given annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, naming Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews as one of three players up for...

Bergeron, Datsyuk, Toews finalists for Selke Trophy

Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins, Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings and Jonathan Toews of the Chicago Blackhawks have been named the finalists for the 2013 Frank J. Selke Trophy.The award is given annually "to the forward who best ex...

Blackhawks develop a snarl as they prep for Wings

CHICAGO -- There were angry words exchanged, slashes traded and what appeared to be an invitation to fight before Chicago Blackhawks teammates Daniel Carcillo and Jamal Mayers were separated by Duncan Keith.And that was just the end of practic...

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings broadcast information

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the broadcast information for the team’s upcoming Western Conference Semifinal series vs. the Detroit Red Wings, which begins on Wednesday, May 15 at the United Center.All seven games of the series can be...

Blackhawks "Morning Skate Live" returns on Wednesday

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the return of “Morning Skate Live” presented by Athletico Physical Therapy on Wednesday, May 15 at 10:30 a.m., in advance of Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal series vs. the Detroit Red Wings. The ...

2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 schedule

NEW YORK -- The National Hockey League announced today Game 1 dates of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinal round for the three matchups that have been determined. Round 2 starts Tuesday, May 14, with a doubleheader. Game 1 in the Ea...

Blackhawks-Red Wings series to open on Wednesday

NEW YORK -- The 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Semifinal round starts Tuesday, May 14, with a doubleheader, the National Hockey League announced today. Game 1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinal series between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Ott...

Wings' win sets up 'Original 6' rivalry in West Semis

The Detroit Red Wings' shocking upset of the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series on Sunday night earned the Red Wings the "privilege" of playing the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks in an Original 6 showdown.In t...

Saad, Stalberg off Blackhawks' top four lines at practice

CHICAGO -- It was only for a practice, and the Chicago Blackhawks don't even know the particulars of when and whom they'll face in the Western Conference Semifinals, but a message was sent to a couple of lineup regulars Saturday.Rookie left wi...

Bolland looking forward to return for Blackhawks

CHICAGO -- Center Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery are expected to dress for Game 1 of the Chicago Blackhawks' Western Conference Semifinal series whenever it begins next week.After missing the entire five-game Western Conference Quarterf...

Quenneville believes Blackhawks have another level to reach

CHICAGO -- It was no surprise to hear the Chicago Blackhawks saying they weren't satisfied after defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-1 on Thursday night at United Center.Despite closing out a Western Conference Quarterfinal series in a Game 5 rout ...

2013 Western Conference Final tickets on sale Monday, May 13

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that single-game tickets for potential 2013 Western Conference Final home contests will go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 13 at 12:00 p.m. Due to limited inventory, the tickets will be available...

Blackhawks' top line staying confident

CHICAGO -- Jonathan Toews, Brandon Saad and Marian Hossa worked well together all season as the top-line combination for the Chicago Blackhawks.Through four games of a Western Conference Quarterfinal series against the Minnesota Wild, however,...

Blog: Bolland, Emery doubtful for Game 5

The Blackhawks will most likely be without the services of Dave Bolland and Ray Emery when they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals Thursday night in Chicago.In Wednesday's media availability, Head Coach J...

New dad Keith expected to be in the lineup for Game 4

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith left the Twin Cities Monday night and returned to Chicago to be by the bedside of his wife Kelly-Rae, who gave birth to a baby boy Tuesday morning.Keith was the lone missing member ...

Western Conference Quarterfinals Game 5 set for 8:30 p.m.

The National Hockey League announced today that Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal series between the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild is scheduled for an 8:30 p.m. CT start on Thursday, May 9 at the United Center.The game will...

Bolland, Emery inching closer to returns

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A pair of Chicago Blackhawks returned to practice Monday as the team prepares for its Game 4 matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday in a Western Conference Quarterfinal at Xcel Energy Center (9:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, RDS...

Return of NHL 36 spotlights Chicago Blackhawks organization

The NBC Sports Group, National Hockey League (NHL) and NHL Original Productions today announced the return of the popular all-access series NHL 36. The episode, which will for the first time train its cameras upon an entire team, the Chicago Black...