Final
Blackhawks begin tough four-game stretch
Feb 21, 2007 - 2:50 PM Chicago (22-28-9) at Detroit (38-16-6) 7:30 pm ESTDETROIT (Ticker) -- Maybe this week will determine if the Chicago Blackhawks make the playoffs.
The Blackhawks begin a tough four-game stretch when they visit the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.
Chicago, which is 1-2-2 in its last five games, resides in 12th place in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday and play the improved St. Louis Blues on Sunday. They have a rematch with the Red Wings on Tuesday.
After losing two straight games in shootouts, Chicago lost, 2-1, to the New York Rangers on Sunday. Martin Havlat scored to continue his torrid pace. He has eight goals and 13 points in his last nine contests.
The Red Wings are 8-2-0 in their last 10 after a 4-1 triumph over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday. Henrik Zetterberg had three goals and an assist. The left wing has 11 goals and 13 assists in his last 10 games.
Dominik Hasek returned after missing four games with a right wrist injury and made 20 saves.
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FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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CHICAGO 1 0 1 2
DETROIT 0 1 3 4 FINAL
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: CHI - RADIM VRBATA 9 (DUNCAN KEITH, BRYAN SMOLINSKI) 6:24
2ND PRD: DET - KRIS DRAPER 10 (JOHAN FRANZEN) 6:34
3RD PRD: DET - (SH) PAVEL DATSYUK 19 (UNASSISTED) 9:17
CHI - (PP) BRYAN SMOLINSKI 13 (BRENT SEABROOK, DUNCAN
Feb 21 10:04 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 2
DETROIT 4
3RD PRD: DET - (EN) HENRIK ZETTERBERG 32 (UNASSISTED) 19:22
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 10:01 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 2
DETROIT 3
3RD PRD: DET - HENRIK ZETTERBERG 31 (PAVEL DATSYUK, NICKLAS LIDSTROM)
13:38
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 9:50 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 2
DETROIT 2
3RD PRD: CHI - (PP) BRYAN SMOLINSKI 13 (BRENT SEABROOK, DUNCAN KEITH)
10:46
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 9:43 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 1
DETROIT 2
3RD PRD: DET - (SH) PAVEL DATSYUK 19 (UNASSISTED) 9:17
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 9:40 PM - NHL
END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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CHICAGO 1 0 1
DETROIT 0 1 1 END OF THE 2ND
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: CHI - RADIM VRBATA 9 (DUNCAN KEITH, BRYAN SMOLINSKI) 6:24
2ND PRD: DET - KRIS DRAPER 10 (JOHAN FRANZEN) 6:34
SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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CHI 16 8 24
DET
Feb 21 9:08 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 1
DETROIT 1
2ND PRD: DET - KRIS DRAPER 10 (JOHAN FRANZEN) 6:34
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 8:42 PM - NHL
END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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CHICAGO 1 1
DETROIT 0 0 END OF THE 1ST
GOAL SCORING:
1ST PRD: CHI - RADIM VRBATA 9 (DUNCAN KEITH, ADRIAN AUCOIN) 6:24
SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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CHI 16 16
DET 11 11
GOALIES: CHI - NIKOLAI KHABIBULI
Feb 21 8:11 PM - NHL
CHICAGO 1
DETROIT 0
1ST PRD: CHI - RADIM VRBATA 9 (DUNCAN KEITH, ADRIAN AUCOIN) 6:24
Blackhawks vs. Red WingsFeb 21 7:49 PM
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