After missing 7 games, Blackhawks center back in hit parade but efforts go for naught in 4-3 Game 3 loss to Kings LOS ANGELES — Entering a game in the middle of a series wasn't an issue as far as Andrew Shaw was concerned....
The Blackhawks have 10 Olympians on their playoff roster for the Western Conference finals, and Kings second-liners Jeff Carter, Tyler Toffoli and Tanner Pearson are owning them. Owning every shift. Owning this series....
Captain scores twice, but Kings have looked like better team overall LOS ANGELES — One man can only do so much....
Aside from Jonathan Toews, offense dormant in 4-3 defeat as Kings take command of Western Conference finals LOS ANGELES — Jonathan Toews urged the Blackhawks to play with an increased level of fire and determination in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals against the Kings....
Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw can't wait to get back into the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. He got a taste of what his role will be during practice at Staples Center on Frid......
There are few surprises between the two teams in the 2014 Western Conference Final. They have played each other too often in too many big games to have secrets from each other. If there were a hidden wrinkle or two introduced by the Los Angeles......
1. L.A. Story The Western Conference Final moves to Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, where the Kings will host the Blackhawks for Games 3 and 4 of the series. Chicago will no doubt be looking to avenge a tough 6-2 loss in Game 2, where ......
NEW YORK -- Things were going so well for Daniel Carcillo with the Rangers. ...
Rangers' Derek Stepan left with broken jaw; Daniel Carcillo banned for 10 games NEW YORK — How quickly feelings can change in the NHL....
Patrick Sharp vs. Anze Kopitar Patrick Sharp vs. Anze Kopitar....
Andrew Shaw's return makes him odd man out, but he'll await next chance LOS ANGELES — At this stage of the season, Peter Regin understandably can't find the silver lining in being benched....
LOS ANGELES — There are moments, such as the fateful Blackhawks 2-on-1 in the second period of Game 2 of the Western Conference final, when Jonathan Quick looks almost superhuman — so fast, so agile, so competitive, so unbeatable. On that one, Kris Versteeg feathered a beautiful little saucer pass over a prone Willie Mitchell’s stick to Brent Seabrook, who had an open net to shoot at — until, suddenly,...
CHICAGO -- The past two Stanley Cup champions are facing each other in the Western Conference Final, and one common trait between the 2012 Los Angeles Kings and the 2013 Chicago Blackhawks was strong work on the penalty kill. The Kings erased 9......
The Los Angeles Kings seized home-ice advantage in the Western Conference final with their 6-2 victory Wednesday in Game 2 over the Blackhawks. But how big of an advantage is it? Of the 16 playoff teams, only the New York Rangers (also a conference finalist) had more regulation losses at home than the Kings’ 14 (they were 23-14-4 at Staples Center; the Hawks were 27-7-7 at the United Center). Plus,...
None of his teammates or coaches seems to know quite how to describe Andrew Shaw and his unique style of play. But there’s one adjective that definitely fits: Missed. “We’ve missed his presence in the lineup,” Duncan Keith said. “He’s a good guy to have on the team, be it on the ice providing that energy or in the locker room. We look forward to having him back. He’s a versatile player when it comes...
Oh, the humanity. Can the Blackhawks recover from that stunning collapse in Game 2 of the Western Conference final? Anyone mystified over the sudden reversal of fortune that turned a 2-0 lead into a 6-2 loss on Wednesday night at the United Center hasn’t been paying attention. This is what the Hawks do. This is a team that lives on the edge, can’t stand prosperity and thrives on responding to adversity....
Behind Alex Galchenyuk's goal just 1:12 into overtime, Canadiens close series gap to 2-1 in Eastern Conference finals NEW YORK — The Canadiens had three days to stew, to percolate and to answer questions about the exasperation they felt in the first two games in this series....
Hawks committed five penalties and gave up two power play goals in the third period of Game 2 The Blackhawks penalty kill has been a point of pride most of the season. In a 6-2 loss Wednesday, it was a point of frustration....
Blackhawks and Kings wingers have known each other since they were kids The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa and Marian Gaborik of the Kings are neighbors half a world away from the Western Conference finals....
Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw is traveling with the team and expected to play when they resume the Western Conference Final against the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center. Game 3 is Saturday (8 p.m. ET; NBC, CBC, RDS), with the best-o......