Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2

HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | Brent Seabrook's goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through four games.

Molina, Westbrook lead Cardinals over Cubs, 4-1

Associated Press

ST. LOUIS | Yadier Molina hit his fifth home run and Jake Westbrook pitched seven innings of two-hit ball in the St. Louis Cardinals' 4-1 victory over the Cubs 4-1 on Wednesday night.

NHL general managers endorse rules changes

MATTHEW CARROLL Associated Press

BOSTON | Hybrid icing could be on its way to the NHL.

Bruins' Stanley Cup run excites city wounded by marathon bombing

Jimmy Golen AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals.

Boston dominating faceoffs in Stanley Cup Final

Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | One of the most lopsided stats in the Stanley Cup final so far has been Boston's domination of faceoffs, including Patrice Bergeron's 24-4 edge in the Bruins' 2-0 victory in Game 3.

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Jimmy Golen AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.

Blackhawks suffer Game 3 curse

Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | The bad news started for the Blackhawks before the puck dropped — and it never got any better.

Marchand draws line between dirty and tough player

Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | Brad Marchand is known in Boston as the "Little Ball of Hate," a nickname that captures his stature — he's listed at 5-foot-9 — and his tendency to get on the nerves of opposing players.

Blackhawks' Brandon Saad benefits from Quenneville’s confidence in rookies

George Castle Times Correspondent

Joel Quenneville must remember when he was a rookie defenseman on the 1978-79 Toronto Maple Leafs.

Rask stays in touch with predecessor Thomas

Howard Ulman AP Sports Writer

BOSTON | Just imagine what Tuukka Rask and Tim Thomas chat about when the present and past Boston Bruins goalies, and friends, have time to talk.

Hawks must respond in Game 3

Tim Cronin Times Correspondent

The Boston Bruins collected their first victory of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night by checking the Blackhawks relentlessly and wearing them down.

Bruins beat Hawks in OT, tie series

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose knew the caution light was flashing yellow midway through the second period Saturday night.

CASTLE: Once last in Chicago, Hawks have chance to rank right behind Bears

George Castle on the Blackhawks

CHICAGO | "The important thing is you can't take your fans, as your customers, for granted."

Olczyk: Bruins in top 5 percent of physical teams

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Eddie Olczyk has seen practically everything in three decades of hockey as a player, NHL head coach and now Blackhawks and NBC color analyst.

Hawks take measure of Bruins, aim for faster start in Game 2

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Surely, nearly six consecutive periods of hockey was enough for the Blackhawks to take the measure of the Boston Bruins, a team they had not played since Oct. 15, 2011.

Overseas Hawks natives connect with ethnic communities here

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The names of the special welcoming committee in the Blackhawks locker room require a bit of patience for Americans to spell out.

Depth pays off for Blackhawks

Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Much as they would love to get big contributions from Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks have shown they can win even when their biggest stars aren't lighting up the scoreboard.

Lots of fluids, rest after 3OT Stanley Cup opener

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | Long after the celebration was over, Marian Hossa finally made it home and managed to fall asleep around 3 a.m. The Chicago star woke up a few hours later, roused by a noisy neighbor.

Numbers staggering in 2-games-in-1 Game 1

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Wednesday night — and Thursday morning — hockey fans got the ultimate two-for-the-price-of-one: Six periods on the ice when they paid to see three.

Fame is the name of the game around town for Hawks

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The fame of being a Blackhawk cuts in opposite directions for two veterans of the 2010 Stanley Cup now trying to drink from its glory a second time.

Midnight madness as Shaw wins triple OT Game 1 for Hawks

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Now the Blackhawks are experts in playing games seemingly without end.

Hockey fans brave weather to fill United Center

Courtney Linehan courtney.linehan@nwi.com, (219) 933-3367

CHICAGO | One by one they pushed through the turnstiles, took a rally towel and, in many cases, used it to dry off from the rain.

Bettman says NHL still hoping to stay in Phoenix

NANCY ARMOUR AP National Writer

CHICAGO | The Phoenix Coyotes are about to be in limbo no more.

Long-idled Bollig gets his break for Hawks

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | With the need for more brawn at the expense of speed and style against the Boston Bruins, Brandon Bollig was pulled out of mothballs to start on the fourth line for Game 1 Wednesday with Marcus Kruger and Michael Frolik.

Stanley Cup Final Preview: Boston brings bruisers against Chicago's nimble speedsters

Tim Cronin Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Beyond the glitz of the spotlights and the glittering Stanley Cup, the championship series between the Blackhawks and Boston Bruins for the battered old bowl comes down to something very basic:

Bickell, Shaw primed to mix it up with Bruins

BY GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | If the big, bad Boston Bruins are expecting to use their size, muscle and sinew to roll over the Blackhawks, Brian Bickell and Andrew Shaw said just bring it on, we’re waiting.

AP's 5 things to watch in the Stanley Cup finals

Larry Lage AP Hockey Writer

Hockey fans who endured another lockout are in for a treat that'll cap a sprint of a season.

Special teams could be crucial in Stanley Cup

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | When it comes to power plays in the Stanley Cup finals, the Blackhawks and Boston Bruins might just prefer to keep going with everyone on the ice.

Kane redux would do Hawks well against Bruins

GEORGE CASTLE Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Opponents can get too much of Patrick Kane for their own good.

Hawks dethrone Kings, to face Bruins in Finals

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Deep into a second overtime, Patrick Kane's go-ahead goal propelled the Blackhawks to their second Stanley Cup finals in four seasons Saturday night.

Blackhawks look to close out Kings in Game 5

Jay Cohen AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO | When the Blackhawks were in deep trouble in the second round of the playoffs, they used desperation to their advantage and pulled off a big comeback in an already impressive season.

Hawks edge Kings, can wrap up Cup berth Saturday

Jim Alexander Times Correspondent

LOS ANGELES | No Duncan Keith? No problem.

Blackhawks must return to the 'Chicago' way in Games 1 and 2

Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES | If the Chicago Blackhawks are going to end the Los Angeles Kings' perfect postseason on home ice in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals, they'll have to do it without their top defenseman.

Los Angeles Kings give Blackhawks a scare in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Western Conference Finals

Jim Alexander Times Correspondent

LOS ANGELES | The Blackhawks misplaced their mojo Tuesday night, lost a game and could be down a defenseman, as well.

LA Kings stumble home to host surging Blackhawks

Greg Beacham AP Sports Writer

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. | The Los Angeles Kings have been in all types of jams during the past two postseasons. Just a few weeks ago, they even escaped the same 0-2 deficit they're now facing in the Western Conference finals.

Blackhawks take 2-0 series lead with win

Hillary Smith hillary.smith@nwi.com, (219) 933-3233

CHICAGO | Taking 36 shots on goal would tire out any team in the postseason.

Hawks win ugly opener from Kings

Tim Cronin Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Forget the “Madhouse on Madison” moniker for the United Center.

Why the Kings will beat the Blackhawks

JIM ALEXANDER Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise

LOS ANGELES | I realize Blackhawks fans might have a tough time with this concept, but before assuming Chicago will roll the Los Angeles Kings in the Western Conference finals, here are two words to ponder: Jonathan Quick.

Blachkawks’ hiked intensity for Red Wings was good prep for Kings

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The memorable Blackhawks-Red Wings Western Conference semifinals might as well have been the Stanley Cup Finals for its emotion, intensity and drama.

Seabrook turns anger to joy as Blackhawks pull out Game 7 overtime win in NHL playoffs

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Overtime in Game 7, Blackhawks and Red Wings, amid controversy and a cascade of boos and garbage onto the United Center ice.

United Center will be bathed in warmth for rare Hawks’ Game 7

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | The Blackhawks will endure a warm reception in more ways than one tonight for the climactic Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinals showdown with the Detroit Red Wings.

Blackhawks beat Red Wings 4-3, force a Game 7

LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer

DETROIT | Bryan Bickell scored a go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Chicago Blackhawks held on to beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in Game 6 on Monday night, giving the NHL's top-seeded team a shot to advance to the Western Confere…

Red Wings hoping to avoid another trip to Chicago

Larry Lage AP Hockey Writer

DETROIT | The Detroit Red Wings hope the next time they board a plane, it is headed for California.

Hawks' net traffic, power play come to life in win

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Creating more traffic by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard and finally reviving their near-moribund power play were the goals Saturday night as the Blackhawks season teetered on the brink.

Toews: I get too much credit when Hawks win, too much blame in loss

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | From the moment he committed an unprecedented three penalties in the second period Thursday, Jonathan Toews was portrayed as a one-man team practically responsible for the Blackhawks’ Game 4 loss.

Red Wings top Blackhawks 2-0, take 3-1 series lead

LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer

DETROIT | Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the N…

Red Wings top Blackhawks take series lead

LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer

DETROIT | The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty  Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals.

Young Red Wings have evened series with Blackhawks

Larry Lage AP Hockey Writer

DETROIT | The Detroit Red Wings got much younger this year, rebuilding with rookies and prospects pushed onto the ice.

Red Wings dominate Hawks in Game 2

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Execute the game plan or start digging your own grave.

‘Sandpaperness’ Bolland on duty to raise Hawks’ game

George Castle Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Almost to a man, the Blackhawks were at a loss for words Friday on how to raise their game above the defensively-stifling level of Game 1 against the Detroit Red Wings.

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