NHL Playoffs – LA vs Chicago Picks
Kings and Blackhawks in Western Conference Final for Second Straight Year
Two teams that have won it all recently meet in the Western Conference Final that starts Sunday, May 1.
Kings and Blackhawks in Western Conference Final for Second Straight Year
Two teams that have won it all recently meet in the Western Conference Final that starts Sunday, May 1.
The Minnesota Wild impressed a lot of people (author included) with their resilient series victory against a youthful, high-octane Colorado team. Can they keep any magic going against conference standout Chicago, or will the underdog party come to an end in Round 2?
Blackhawks and Blues in Crucial Game 5 Friday Night
The Chicago Blackhawks did their part winning both games on home ice and evening their first round series against the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have lost all momentum gained in the first two games of the series and will be happy to see the inside of the Scottrade Center where they won the first two games of the series and have claimed victory all five times they have hosted Chicago this year.
Many expected that the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks would meet in the playoffs in what would be a fascinating showdown. No one predicted that matchup would occur in the first round.
If one of these clubs has been a wee bit underwhelming this season (Chicago), then Ottawa is definitely, totally, all the way there. The Senators surprised everyone pleasantly last season with their performance, but they have come back to Earth in a big way in 2013-14.
Blackhawks Look to Slow Scorching Blues Wednesday
The St. Louis Blues find themselves in an unenviable spot as we head into the stretch drive of the NHL season – in first place in the Western Conference with room to spare.
Tuesday night’s Blackhawks-Flyers game is a story of two teams on different trajectories; one mired in mediocrity and one surging along. A win for the home team would keep that trend going – much to the chagrin of people in the Windy City.
The Blackhawks have been one of the most consistent teams in hockey since they quenched their Sahara Desert-sized Cup drought in the spring of 2010; perhaps that’s why it’s so maddening that Chicago is showing such inconsistency of late.
The Chicago Blackhawks will make the trip over to legendary Madison Square Garden to take on an Original Six rival on Thursday in the New York Rangers. The game marks the first for both sides since the NHL resumed play following the Olympic break.
Heated, Hated Rivals Do Battle in Vancouver – Scuffling Blackhawks Play Visit
If you have been backing the Chicago Blackhawks lately – I, like you am at a loss. A loss last night in Calgary of all places has officially dropped the Hawks out of first place in the Central Division – they are 0-2-2 in their last four games and 4-3-6 in their last 13 overall.
Hawks Hope The Road Will Cure Their Woes – Visit Flames Tuesday Night
The defending Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks are in some sort of funk – three straight losses and a 4-3-5 record in their last 12 games. On Tuesday they take their show on the road to visit a Calgary team that rides a tidy two game win streak into Tuesday’s clash.
Western Conference Elite Clash – Kings Visit Blackhawks Monday Night
A rematch of the 2013 Western Conference Final highlights a light night in the NHL Monday when the Los Angeles Kings try to put an end to a two game losing streak by visiting the Windy City.
Devils Try to Knock off the Champs – Jersey Travels to Chicago Monday Night
The resurgent New Jersey Devils travel to the Windy City Monday night to take on the Chicago Blackhawks who will be eager to get back on the ice after surrendering a two goal lead only to lose in a shootout Friday to the Vancouver Canucks.
Stumbling Canucks Visit Surging Blackhawks Friday Night
The Vancouver Canucks, losers of the first two games on their current three game road trip head to the Windy City Friday night to take of the Chicago Blackhawks – winners of five of their last six games.
Flyers vs Blackhawks Gambling Odds
After losing three games in a row, the Blackhawks have won two games in a row by a score of 6-2. The Flyers are still in the playoff race in the East and will look to snap a two game losing streak versus the Chicago Blackhawks who maybe a bit leg weary after playing Tuesday night.
Hawks Look to Extend Streak to Seven – Host Stars Tuesday Night
The Chicago Blackhawks return home after a stellar road trip saw them go 6-1 to takes on a Dallas Stars team that they beat earlier this week during their impressive run.