Blackhawks Kane tries to score on Sharks Niemi in Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (C) tries to score as San Jose Sharks goaltender Antti Niemi of Finland (L) and center Torrey Mitchell defend during the first period at the United Center in Chicago on March 14, 2011. UPI/Brian Kersey
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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.
Ray Emery notched his first shutout of the season Tuesday in the Chicago Blackhawks' 2-0 win over the visiting Calgary Flames.
Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each notched a goal and two assists Monday in the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-2 waltz over Colorado.
