GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 12: Daymond Langkow #22 of the Phoenix Coyotes shoots the puck on goaltender Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on April 12, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Game 2 between the Blackhawks and Coyotes is set for Saturday night.
After losing in difficult fashion to the Phoenix Coyotes in Game 1, the Chicago Blackhawks are in need of a strong rebound effort. With a win in Game 2 on Saturday, the Blackhawks can take home ice advantage away from the Coyotes and take some momentum back to the United Center.
Related: Coyotes Vs. Blackhawks, 2012 NHL Playoffs Game 1: Chicago Loses 3-2 In Overtime
One storyline to keep an eye on is the health of Phoenix forward Radim Vrbata, who suffered an injury during the first period of Game 1. Vrbata, who scored 35 goals in the regular season, is considered day-to-day by the Coyotes.
Game Date & Time: Saturday, April 14, 9:00 p.m. CT
TV: CSN-Chicago, NBC Sports Network
For updates, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more in-depth coverage of this series, visit Blackhawks blog Second City Hockey and Coyotes blog Five For Howling. For more NHL Playoffs coverage, head over to SB Nation's NHL news hub.
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