Edmonton Oilers vs Chicago Blackhawks
Edmonton Oilers Zack Stortini (46) trips up Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane (88)during the second period in Chicago December 23, 2007. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)
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Patrick Kane's third goal of the game came 11:40 into the second overtime Saturday and boosted Chicago into the NHL finals, 4-3 over Los Angeles.
Marian Hossa put Chicago in front 70 seconds into the third period Thursday and the Blackhawks edged Los Angeles 3-2 to take control in the conference finals.
Jimmy Howard stopped 39-of-40 shots Monday, backstopping Detroit to a 3-1 win over Chicago and a 2-1 lead in its Western Conference semifinal series.
Brendan Smith netted the go-ahead goal in the second period Saturday and the Detroit Red Wings beat Chicago 4-1 to even their Stanley Cup semifinal series 1-1.
Chicago's Patrick Kane, the Islanders' Matt Moulson and Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis were announced Thursday as finalists for the NHL's Lady Byng Trophy.
Corey Crawford allowed only a shorthanded goal in the second period and made 25 saves Friday in lifting the Chicago Blackhawks over Calgary 3-1.
Corey Crawford came on in relief to stop all 14 shots he faced Wednesday and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Edmonton 4-1 to clinch the Presidents' Trophy.
Jonathan Toews' goal midway through the third period put Chicago ahead and the Blackhawks went on to clinch a playoff spot Sunday with a 5-3 win over Nashville.
Michal Rozsival's goal against Pekka Rinne in the fifth round of a shootout Monday elevated the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 decision over Nashville.
Sheldon Souray snapped a tie with 2:08 to go in regulation Friday, giving Anaheim a 2-1 victory over Chicago.
