Patrick Sharp Injury Update

Blackhawks' third periods like no other

The Blackhawks broke open a 1-1 tie against the Red Wings by scoring 3 goals in the 3rd period for a 4-1 win over their rivals. The Blackhawks have outscored their opponents 9-2 in the 3rd period this postseason while the Red Wings have been outscored 15-5 in the 3rd period in their 8 postseason games. Western Conference Semifinals Blackhawks 4, Red Wings 1 (Blackhawks lead series 1-0) * Patrick Sharp (CHI): Goal (6-EN), 2 assists * Marian Hossa (CHI): Power-play goal in 1st period (4) * Johnny Oduya (CHI): Go-ahead goal with 11:58 left in 3rd period (2) * Blackhawks: 10-0-2 in last 12 ho... Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Rapid Reaction: Hawks 4, Red Wings 1

CHICAGO -- Here’s a quick look at the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series at the United Center on Wednesday. How it happened: The Blackhawks dominated the puck the final two periods and were rewarded in the final one. Defenseman Johnny Oduya broke a 1-1 tie with a goal at 8:02 of the third period. Blackhawks forwards Marcus Kruger and Patrick Sharp added goals later in the period to provide the final score. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Sharp regains his form against Wild

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane had a feeling that once Patrick Sharp got rolling in the playoffs, there would be no stopping him. Kane said just that after Game 2 against the Minnesota Wild and proved to be dead on as the series ended in Game 5 on Thursday. After scoring just six goals in 28 regular-season games and dealing with injury troubles, Sharp looked like his past self in the playoffs and broke out for a team-high five goals in the five-game series. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Hawks' Sharp looking to get sharp again

CHICAGO -- Thirty minutes after Thursday's Chicago Blackhawks practice had completed and all of his teammates were gone, forward Patrick Sharp remained on the ice and took shot after shot from the high slot. It's the sort of additional work normally seen from younger players, but for the veteran Sharp he can use all the extra practice he can get after missing 20 regular season games with an upper-body injury and playing just two regular-season games before the playoffs began. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Bolland, Emery to miss Game 1

Center Dave Bolland and goalie Ray Emery were ruled out of Tuesday’s playoff opener against Minnesota because of lower body injuries. “We’re going to rule them out for tomorrow and say day-to-day, both with lower bodies,” coach Joel Quenneville said after Monday’s practice at the United Center. “We’re hopeful they’re going to be back on the ice real soon. We expect them on the ice real soon.” Henrik Karlsson will back up starter Corey Crawford against the Wild in Game 1 while Michal Handzus continues in his role as second line center in place of Bolland between Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp. ... Between the Circles | Daily Herald

Sharp back, LeBlanc to make debut

EDMONTON -- Patrick Sharp is back in the lineup, Ray Emery gets the start in goal and Drew LeBlanc will be making his NHL debut Wednesday as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Edmonton Oilers. There's also the matter of trying to wrap up the President's Trophy for the Blackhawks, who can clinch the top spot overall and home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs with a win. "I'm excited, I can't wait to get out there," said Sharp, who has missed the last five games with a shoulder injury. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Emery to dress; Sharp likely back vs. Oilers

VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- As far as coach Joel Quenneville is concerned there's no rush to get some of his injured players back into the Chicago Blackhawks lineup. Quenneville said left winger Patrick Sharp (upper-body injury) and defenseman Michal Rozsival (upper body) will sit out Monday's game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Goaltender Ray Emery will dress as Corey Crawford's backup after missing two games with a lower-body injury. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Emery, Rozsival, Sharp out vs. Coyotes

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival (upper-body injury), goaltender Ray Emery (lower body) and forward Patrick Sharp (upper body) will miss Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. Rozsival and Emery are missing their second consecutive games because of their injuries. Sharp will miss his fourth consecutive game. Quenneville said he expected all three players to travel with the team for its games in Canada against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Sharp, Emery, Rozsival out vs. Predators

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival (upper-body injury), goaltender Ray Emery (lower body) and forward Patrick Sharp (upper body) will miss Friday's game against the Nashville Predators. Emery and Rozsival skated at the United Center prior to the team's morning skate on Friday, according to Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. Sharp participated in the team's morning skate. Quenneville said Emery is also questionable for Saturday's game against the Phoenix Coyotes. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago

Sharp practices, questionable vs. Predators

CHICAGO -- Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp participated in Wednesday's optional practice and is questionable for Friday's game against the Nashville Predators. Sharp, who has five goals and 13 assists in 26 games this season, has missed the team's past two games with an upper-body injury. He also recently sat out 14 games due to an upper-body injury. He had been back for two games before his latest injury. "We'll see [if he plays on Friday,]" Quenneville said after Wednesday's practice at Johnny's IceHouse West. Chicago Blackhawks Blog | ESPN Chicago