Blackhawks vs. Wild, 2015 NHL Playoffs: Chicago advances to West Final after sweeping Minnesota

Hawks prove they're the team to beat

In a field of imperfect teams, the Blackhawks look to be the one nobody wants to face going forward.

You've gotta see Niklas Hjalmarsson's celebration

Blackhawks sweep Wild, advance to WCF

Chicago heads to its fifth Western Conference Final in seven years. That's good, right?

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 4, Period 3

The Hawks have a chance to close things out. Come join the discussion!

Rozsival leaves Game 4 with lower-body injury

It did not look good, either.

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 4, Period 2

Brent Seabrook has the Hawks leading the Wild, 1-0, in Game 4. Come join the discussion!

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 4, Period 1

The Hawks are going for the sweep against the Wild. Come join the discussion!

Hawks vs. Wild Game 4 preview: Sweepin' time

Let's hope the Hawks get out their brooms and sweep into the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.

Kane, Crawford step up with Wild against the ropes

The Blackhawks have pushed the Minnesota Wild to the brink, with Patrick Kane and Corey Crawford leading the way in the Game 3 win.

Crawford shuts out Wild, 1-0, in Game 3

Patrick Kane scored his sixth playoff goal and the Hawks are in the driver's seat against Minnesota.

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 3, Period 3

The Blackhawks hold their 1-0 lead over the Wild through two periods. Join the discussion!

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 3, Period 2

The Blackhawks lead the Wild 1-0 after the first period. Join the discussion!

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 3, Period 1

The Hawks and Wild meet for Game 3 tonight. Come join the discussion!

Hawks beat Wild, 4-1, to take 2-0 series lead

The Blackhawks dominated the last half of this game, scoring 4 goals in the last 28 minutes en route to the Game 2 victory

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 2, Period 1

The Hawks look to take a 2-0 series lead Sunday night. Come join the discussion!

Hawks vs. Wild Game 2 preview: Chicago eyes 2-0

The Hawks have a chance to head out of Chicago on Sunday night with a 2-0 lead in the series.

Hawks blow lead, get it back in 4-3 win over Wild

After blowing an early 3-0 lead, the Blackhawks were able to grab a slight edge against the Wild and escape with a Game 1 victory.

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 1, Period 3

Teuvo's on the board! Here's our thread for the third period.

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 1, Period 2

The Hawks burst out to a big lead in the first period. Come join our thread for the next 20 minutes of action!

Hawks vs. Wild playoff thread: Game 1, Period 1

The second round is here! Come join our game thread as the Hawks and Wild meet in Game 1!

5 keys for Blackhawks to beat Wild

Chicago will meet Minnesota for the third time in the postseason and second in the Western Conference Semifinals. Here are five key factors to a series win for the Blackhawks.

Versteeg day-to-day with lower-body injury

The injury is not serious, coach Joel Quenneville says.

Hawks draw Wild in second round

Chicago to meet Minnesota in Western Conference Semifinals for second straight year.