Chicago Loses 6-1 Without Khabibulin in Game 4
May 24, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, NHL Playoffs, Scores
Wow. I’m sure the Chicago Blackhawks would like to permanently erase today’s game against the Detroit Red Wings completely from their memory. It was one of those games where it was almost uncomfortable to watch and I’m not a particular fan of either team. It was just painful.
Things looked a little promising for the Blackhawks at the start of the game. Sure, I was concerned when Cristobal Huet was announced as the starting goalie but I was encouraged by the fact that Martin Havlat was in the lineup despite the fact that he took a crushing hit this past week …read more
Canucks Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Blackhawks
May 6, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Playoffs, Scores, Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have taken a 2-1 lead in the second round series against the Chicago Blackhawks. I thought this game was going to be a lot different, especially with it taking place in Chicago, but the Canucks skated away with a 3-1 victory.
Neither goaltender was tested too much with Roberto Luongo (Vancouver) turning away 23 of the 24 shots on goal while Nikolai Khabibulin managed to only save 18 of the 21 shots he faced.
Mason Raymond opened the scoring for Vancouver in the first, which was a period filled with penalties on both sides. Patrick Kane (Chicago) …read more
