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Game 4 is 'huge' for Blackhawks

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — 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 at 2-2. If they lose, the series leans heavily in the Red Wings' favor. Of the 229 past best-of-seven series, only 20 times, an 8.7 percentage, has a team come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the series. "You throw around terms like must win and all that," Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp said on Tuesday.

Chicago Blackhawks 8 hours ago

Blackhawks remain confident in offense

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — 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 in the first round of the playoffs as they averaged 3.4 goals in five games against the Minnesota Wild. But after opening the Western Conference semifinal series with a four-goal output against the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1, the Blackhawks' production has been slowed to a trickle in the past two games.

Chicago Blackhawks 8 hours ago

Red Wings' Mike Babcock not afraid to push his players hard

Detroit Free Press — 'Steve Yzerman told me, when Scotty (Bowman) coached him here, he hardly ever talked to him,' Babcock said. 'And then when he was working with me for two years, Scotty was talking to players all the time.'

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Detroit 3, Chicago 1: Role players help Red Wings take control

Detroit Free Press — Signs of a successful spring keep popping up. Like the Red Wings getting a goal from their third line, and then getting one from their fourth line, and then so many octopi being tossed that one landed in the stands.

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Jeff Seidel: With Babcock at helm, don't underestimate Wings

Detroit Free Press — Babcock has taken a team filled with young players, a team that struggled during the regular season, and they are winning and growing and winning some more.

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Two Swedes and a Swiss make for a swell third line for Red Wings

Detroit Free Press — Gustav Nyquist scored the game's first goal, at 7:49 of the second period. Joakim Andersson took the face-off against Andrew Shaw, and Brunner picked up the puck along the boards and forwarded it to Nyquist. Nyquist sailed through traffic and found an open net with Corey Crawford indisposed.

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Speedy Viktor Stalberg sees first action in series for Blackhawks

Detroit Free Press — Forward Viktor Stalberg, a healthy scratch for the first two games against the Red Wings, was back in action for the Chicago Blackhawks in Monday's 3-1 loss at Joe Louis Arena.

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Mitch Albom: Wings get jump on Chicago in Game 3

Detroit Free Press — It was a track meet, a caffeinated pogo stick, all breathless goals and breathless chances. Fortunately, the Red Wings had three of the former and Jimmy Howard for the latter.

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

Octopus garden: Joe Louis Arena still a place to visit at your own peril

Detroit Free Press — What was that the Blackhawks were saying about being comfortable playing in Joe Louis Arena? The Joe got its not-a-nice-place-to-visit cred back after the Red Wings' convincing 3-1 win Monday night:

Detroit Red Wings 9 hours ago

It's time to step it up for some Hawks

Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago — 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 that bad. His only problem is that pucks aren't going in for him, but he's getting his chances and he's still playing productive hockey. There are other players (or coaches) who need to step up far more than the captain.

Chicago Blackhawks 10 hours ago

'Marathon Man' Drew Miller kills penalties, scores goal in Detroit Red Wings' Game 2 win over Chicago

Grand Rapids Press — In addition to scoring the game-winning goal in a 3-1 victory, Miller was also on the ice for a marathon shift that lasted 3 minutes, 15 seconds during a second-period Blackhawks' power play.

Detroit Red Wings 11 hours ago

Video: Talking Red Wings -- at 100-plus mph

Detroit News — IndyCar driver Simona de Silvestro was on Belle Isle, giving media members rides around the race course. So when hurtling around curves at speeds in excess of 100 mph, what better time to address a touchy subject?

Detroit Red Wings 12 hours ago

Hard-working Red Wings turn in gritty, resilient effort, respond to Blackhawks' physical play (video)

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit gets second-period goals from Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller and a big third-period goal from Pavel Datsyuk. The Blackhawks clearly are frustrated as they trail the series 2-1.

Detroit Red Wings 20 hours ago

Red Wings' penalty killers turn exhausting extended shift into momentum swing in win over Blackhawks

Grand Rapids Press — Detroit weathered a storm early in the second period. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller then scored 31 seconds apart to give the Red Wings a lead they did not relinquish.

Detroit Red Wings 20 hours ago

Horachek: Predators gave no specific reason for firing

Tennessean — Associate coach Peter Horachek, who had been with the Nashville Predators franchise since 2002, said he was surprised when GM David Poile fired him on Monday night.

Nashville Predators 8 hours ago

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  • Detroit Red Wings players celebrate Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist's, of Sweden, goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings players celebrate Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist's, of Sweden, goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, checks Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, checks Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) and Detroit Red Wings center Cory Emmerton (25) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks center Patrick Sharp (10) and Detroit Red Wings center Cory Emmerton (25) battle for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, gets up after hitting the wall against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, gets up after hitting the wall against the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) wrap up during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell (29) wrap up during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), of Sweden, wraps up Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) as defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), of Sweden, wraps up Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) as defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), of Sweden, wraps up Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) as defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings center Gustav Nyquist (14), of Sweden, wraps up Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) as defenseman Jakub Kindl (4), of the Czech Republic, watches during the first period of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinal game in Detroit, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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