SB Nation Chicago - Blackhawks Defeat Red Wings In Matinee Showdown, 4-1https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48877/chicago-fave.png2011-01-22T16:07:22-06:00http://chicago.sbnation.com/rss/stream/17141252011-01-22T16:07:22-06:002011-01-22T16:07:22-06:00Blackhawks' Corey Crawford Makes 36 Saves, Tomas Kopecky Scores Twice In Victory Over Detroit
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<p>Detroit, MI (Sports Network) – <span>Corey Crawford</span> stopped 36 shots as Chicago took down Detroit, 4-1, in an Original Six battle at Joe Louis Arena.</p>
<p><span>Tomas Kopecky</span> scored twice while <span>Troy Brouwer</span> and <span>Dave Bolland</span> each had a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks, who have won five of their last six games.</p>
<p><span>Cory Emmerton</span> had a goal in his first <span class="caps">NHL</span> game while <span>Jimmy Howard</span> was tagged for all four goals on 33 shots for the Red Wings, who have lost four of six.</p>
<p>Detroit received some bad news prior to the game as goaltender <span>Evgeni Nabokov</span> was claimed off waivers by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lighthousehockey.com/">New York Islanders</a> on Saturday. The Red Wings had signed him to a contract on Friday, but he had to clear waivers.</p>
<p>Detroit was looking for some help in net since <span>Chris Osgood</span> had surgery last week and will be out till early March, while Howard returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing two games with a bruised right knee.</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/chicago-blackhawks/2011/1/22/1950567/blackhawks-corey-crawford-makes-36-saves-tomas-kopecky-scores-twice-victory-over-detroitAl Yellon2011-01-22T11:09:37-06:002011-01-22T11:09:37-06:00Chicago Blackhawks Vs. Detroit Red Wings: Rivalry Renewed
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<p>If the Blackhawks are going to be serious about defending their Stanley Cup title, they're probably going to have to win the Central division and that means overtaking the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/">Detroit Red Wings</a>, who currently lead the division.</p>
<p>The good news for the Blackhawks is that there doesn't seem to be a dominant team in the NHL this year. Although the Wings lead the Central, they are only 10 points -- essentially five games -- ahead of the Hawks, who can make a statement this afternoon by winning in Detroit. The two teams have split their two games so far this year; this is the first game between the teams in Detroit. </p>
<p>This would be a good time for the Blackhawks to take advantage of the Red Wings' long list of injured players: <span>Pavel Datsyuk</span> (hand), <span>Mike Modano</span> (wrist) and <span>Danny Cleary</span> (ankle), <span>Tomas Holmstrom</span> (hand), <span>Brad Stuart</span> (jaw) and goalie <span>Chris Osgood</span> (hernia surgery) are all out. The Blackhawks may be missing <span>Nick Boynton</span> today -- he's got the mysterious "flu-like symptoms", which could apply to just about anything.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the Hawks' week off has let other teams catch up to them in games played -- instead of having the most games played in the Western Conference, the Hawks are now tied for <em>fewest</em> games played with 47. A win today puts them in a tie for sixth place in the conference.</p>
<p><span>Corey Crawford</span> gets the start in goal this afternoon. The game begins at 1 p.m. CST and will be televised on WGN (Chicago only).</p>
https://chicago.sbnation.com/2011/1/22/2328472/chicago-blackhawks-vs-detroit-red-wings-rivalry-renewedAl Yellon