Blackhawks

CALGARY, Alberta – Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in the Blackawks’ five-goal second period to help the Hawks rout the Calgary Flames, 7-1, on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series.

CHICAGO – Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp joked Tuesday that he used to dread the team’s annual “circus trip” because of his roommate on the road.

CHICAGO – The Blackhawks’ talented trio of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith did little to dispel rumors about closing in on contract extensions Tuesday at the United Center.

Three days after forward Dave Bolland was placed on injury reserve, forward Kris Versteeg was out of the line-up because of an unspecified upper body injury.

CHICAGO – It is early in the regular season, but it’s not too premature to envision the Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks meeting in a playoff series in a few months.

CHICAGO – A combined

CHICAGO – In their Original Six days, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blackhawks played 14 times each season.

CHICAGO – Patrick Kane got the Blackhawks started with an early unassisted goal, and the Blackhawks held on after building a three-goal lead to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-2, on Friday night for their third consecutive win.

CHICAGO – Even though more than 15 minutes remained in regulation when the Blackhawks' Cam Barker scored the tying goal, there was little doubt where the game was headed.

CHICAGO – Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews and teammate Ben Eager returned to the ice for the Hawks on Monday against the Los Angeles Kings, each making their presence felt in familiar ways to the appreciative United Center crowd.

CHICAGO – The Blackhawks broke open Monday’s game with the Los Angeles Kings in the third period by taking advantage of the power play on their way to a 4-1 victory at the United Center.

DENVER – Chris Stewart formulated a plan as he fidgeted on the bench, readying himself just in case the shootout dragged out that long.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Blackawks had some good chances in the second period of their 3-1 loss to Phoenix on Thursday, but only scored on one of them.

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Peter Mueller scored his first goal of the season and Martin Hanzal added a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Blackhawks, 3-1, Thursday night.

CHICAGO – Patrick Sharp ended a long goal drought – and finished off the Montreal Canadiens, too.

CHICAGO – Patrick Sharp scored with 4:10 left to give the Blackhawks a 3-2 victory against the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Pekka Rinne made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season and fifth overall, and Joel Ward scored on a second-period power play in the Nashville Predators' 2-0 victory against the Blackhawks on Thursday night.

CHICAGO – Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was hopeful that forward Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brent Seabrook would be available before the close of the week.

CHICAGO – Goaltender problem? The Blackhawks? What goaltender problem?

Even though he didn’t play Saturday night – actually, because he didn’t play – Brent Seabrook suffered a loss despite the victory by his Blackhawks.

CHICAGO (AP) – Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews, still recovering after taking a thunderous hit two days ago, missed his second consecutive practice Friday.