Blackhawks Kane celebrates 100th career goal against Sharks in Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) celebrates his goal with his teammates during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at the United Center in Chicago on March 14, 2011. The goal was Kane's 100th career goal. UPI/Brian Kersey
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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.
