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Blackhawks lose to Capitals 4-3 in overtime
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — By Chris Kuc Antti Niemi and the Blackhawks let a three-goal, third-period lead disappear and Nicklas Backstrom scored the game-winner in overtime to give the Capitals a 4-3 victory Sunday at the United Center. Jonathan Toews and John Madden had scored to the Hawks a 3-0 lead entering the third.
19 mins agoBlackhawks lead Capitals 2-0 after one period
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — By Chris Kuc At the end of a fairly eventful first period, the Blackhawks lead the Capitals 2-0 on Sunday at the United Center. Capitals star Alex Ovechkin was tossed midway through the period for boarding Brian Campbell along the end boards and Jonathan Toews scored twice for the Hawks in front of a crowd of 22,289. There has been a lot of pushing and shoving in a physical affair between two of the NHL's top teams.
2 hours agoHossa scratched as Blackhawks face Capitals
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — By Chris Kuc The Blackhawks are short-handed for their showdown against Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals on Sunday at the United Center. Winger Marian Hossa and defenseman Kim Johnsson are both scratches with upper-body injuries. Winger Ben Eager is a healthy scratch. The loss of Hossa is particularly damaging as the veteran was arguably the Hawks' best player on the ice during their 3-2 loss to the Flyers on Saturday. Hossa had a goal and assist in that game. Antti Niemi is in goal for the Hawks and is opposed by Jose Theodore.
2 hours agoCapitals' Ovechkin tossed vs. Hawks
Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — By Chris Kuc Those fans excited to see Alex Ovechkin play against the Blackhawks didn't get much of a chance as the Capitals winger was tossed from Sunday's contest with a game misconduct for boarding Hawks defenseman Brian Campbell. Campbell had passed the puck when Ovechkin hammered him into the boards and the Hawks veteran spent several minutes on the ice before heading to the dressing room. Ovechkin was given a five-minute boarding penalty and game misconduct that ended his day after 4 minutes 50 seconds of ice time during which he had one shot on goal. The Hawks lead 2-0 with Jonathan Toe...
2 hours agoHawks ready to test mettle
Northwest Herald — CHICAGO – Blackhawks center John Madden never has played against anyone quite like Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin during his 11 seasons in the NHL.
10 hours agoHuet gives up last-second goal
Northwest Herald — PHILADELPHIA – Hearing his bench screaming, Chris Pronger knew he had time for one chance.
10 hours agoHawks brace for Ovechkin's one-of-a-kind pace
Daily Herald — As a hockey fan, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville appreciates Alex Ovechkin's one-of-a-kind talent. "He's amazing to watch," Quenneville said. "He's an amazing player. He's fun to watch, he's entertaining, he's passionate - I don't know if anybody goes harder to the net or shoots the puck harder or even hits harder than him.
15 hours agoFlyers hang tough loss on Huet, Hawks
Daily Herald — As far as crushing losses go, this was worse than Minnesota. The Blackhawks appeared poised to win a key game at the Wachovia Center on Saturday afternoon when they collapsed defensively and lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers.
15 hours agoFlyers Edge Blackhawks, 3-2
ESPN Video — Chris Pronger scored with 2.1 seconds remaining to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday
21 hours agoNext game vs Washington Capitals on Sun, Mar 14
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- This morning's lineup: Caps at Blackhawks Capitals Insider | Washington Post
- Capitals get back to work Capitals Insider | Washington Post
- Capitals' Mike Knuble on upcoming road trip Capitals Insider | Washington Post
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| Wed 3/3 | vs Edmonton | W 5 - 2 | |
| Fri 3/5 | vs Vancouver | W 6 - 3 | |
| Sun 3/7 | vs Detroit | L 4 - 5 | |
| Wed 3/10 | vs Los Angeles | W 3 - 2 | |
| Sat 3/13 | at Philadelphia | L 2 - 3 | |
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| Wed 3/17 | at Anaheim | 10:00 pm EDT | |
| Thu 3/18 | at Los Angeles | 10:30 pm EDT |
- No Joy Puck-rakers | Columbus Dispatch The Blue Jackets downgraded their full practice to an optional. Just six skaters and two goaltender took part in advance of Monday's battle of the basement with Edmonton. Interim coach Claude Noel said the Jackets are depleted from an energy standpoint after their six-day road trip followed by a pair of home games. This much is certain, they had nothing on Saturday in a 5-1 loss to St. Louis. "Our biggest thing is rest-recovery right now," Noel said. Noel looked as down as I've seen him this morning as we discussed the losses at the trade deadline and the injuries to Rick Nash and Kristian H...
- Western Conference Playoff Race Narrows Hockey Guy | St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Western Conference playoff race appears to be narrowing, which is a good thing for the streaking Blues. The not-so-mighty Ducks of Anaheim bowed out of the race with a stunning post-Olympics swoon. That veteran-laden team decided to pack it…
- NHL notebook: Hitchcock gets to work in desert Columbus Dispatch When Ken Hitchcock was fired as Blue Jackets coach Feb. 3, he had only a few days of downtime before he could immerse himself in being an assistant coach for Team Canada at the Vancouver Olympics.
- Jackets unravel in second Columbus Dispatch On nights like this, the season can't end soon enough for the Blue Jackets. Playing without two of their top three scorers and playing against a St. Louis Blues club desperate to make the playoffs, the Blue Jackets came out on the ugly end of an odiferous performance last night before 16,453 in Nationwide Arena.
- Jackets notebook: Noel wants to be boss Columbus Dispatch In 1993, as coach Claude Noel left the Dayton Bombers to accept an assistant’s position at a higher minor-league level, the franchise owner made what proved to be a prescient observation.
- Souvenir of the week: It's all about the green -- even for Wings? Detroit Free Press St. Patrick's Day is Wednesday, and lots of sports teams are cashing in with souvenirs.
- Bulls' broken record: Shorthanded at practice Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By K.C. Johnson After taking Saturday off, the banged-up Bulls returned to the Berto Center practice court Sunday. However, Derrick Rose and Luol Deng only participated in limited non-contact drills, and coach Vinny Del Negro said even that didn't go well for Deng. "He was struggling," Del Negro said of Deng's strained right calf. "He couldn't push off very well." Though the Bulls have a rare three days off between games, that makes Deng doubtful for Tuesday's game in Memphis. The Bulls have lost a season-high seven straight games.Del Negro said Rose's sprained left wrist is improving. Ho...
- White Sox's Mitchell: 'I'm not going to quit' White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By Dave van DyckGOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Jared Mitchell, who will undergo surgery for a torn tendon in his left foot, visited the White Sox clubhouse Sunday morning heavily bandaged and on crutches."I'm fine," he said when asked about his mental state. "Just some extra work I've got to put in. It's all part of the process. What else can you do? I'm not going to quit. It's all a test of character."The Sox No. 1 draft choice last June hurt his ankle Friday while playing in a split squad game. He was expected to start the season at Class A Winston-Salem, but surgery and rehabilitation could cost him mo...
- Sox's Beckham still waiting for challenge White Sox Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By Dave van DyckGOODYEAR, Ariz .-- So how is the transition from shortstop to third base to second base going for the White Sox's Gordon Beckham?Too early to tell, according to bench coach Joey Cora."He really hasn't had any plays yet," Cora said. "But he'll be fine.What he did last year in coming to the big leagues and moving to third and succeeding, tells me he'll be fine. Last year wasn't fair, this year is."
- Hinrich reacts to suspension Inside the Bulls | Chicago Sun-Times Guard Kirk Hinrich reacted following Bulls practice on Sunday to being suspended for one game for making contact with referee Bennie Adams after being ejected Friday night in Miami: "I'm just disappointed. Any time you have to miss time when...
- Cubs send nine players to minor league camp Daily Herald The Chicago Cubs today sent nine players to minor league camp, reducing their spring roster from 60 to 51 players.
- Vitters, Jackson among first Cubs roster cuts Cubs Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports By Paul Sullivan TEMPE, Ariz.-- The Cubs made their first roster cuts Sunday, and none were unexpected. Right-handers Mitch Atkins and David Patton were optioned to Triple-A Iowa and Double-A Tennessee, respectively, and seven others were assigned to minor-league camp. Those seven non-roster players include first-round draft picks Josh Vitters and Brett Jackson. Also sent down were pitchers Jeff Kennard and Vince Perkins, catchers Steve Clevenger and Blake Lalli and outfielder Matt Camp. The Cubs roster is now down to 51, and will be reduced to 25 by Opening Day. Ran...