A stellar performance from Corey Crawford and a timely shootout goal from Patrick Kane pulled the Blackhawks through yesterday despite an overall lackluster effort. If they’d lost, the hand-wringing and accusations would be louder, and the win doesn’t of course negate the mistakes or the hot garbage third period, but luck, skill, or somebody is getting those two points this year.
- Game summary , recaps, and reflection. [nhl.com] [CSN] [Tribune] [Sun-Times] [Blackhawk Up] [Fifth Feather] [ESPN] [Madhouse Enforcer] [Cheer The Anthem] [Third Man In]
- Bartl’s Boxing. [Cheer The Anthem]
- Olesz still doesn’t play; Q says he’s working hard in practice. [Sun-Times]
- Bobby Holik thinks Kane is ridiculous and texted Hossa about it. [ESPN]
- Corey Crawford was excellent last night and shouldn’t have had to work quite that hard. [ESPN]
- Some days we miss you too, Kris Versteeg. [Tribune]
- He and Brian Campbell are getting used to Florida, however. [CSN]
- Yet another take on the d-pairings. [Driving Play]
- A look at whether some of the surprises at the top of the standings this year can maintain their pace. [THN]
- ETA: Cimaglia on winning despite themselves. [MyFoxChicago]