Cristobal Huet News

Although Chicago is loaded with big-name scoring stars, two unlikely players led the Blackhawks to their latest victory.

Edmonton's Patrick O'Sullivan, left, battles with Jonathan Toews of he Blackhawks during the first period in Edmonton on Saturday.

A month ago, Cristobal Huet's status as the Blackhawks' top goalie was shaky. A bad start against the Calgary Flames and a bad goal against the Dallas Stars suggested he might not be the man to replace Nikolai Khabibulin.

Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series.

The Chicago Blackhawks begin their annual circus trip tonight with the opener of a six-game swing against the Calgary Flames at Pengrowth Saddledome.

The big contract extensions apparently coming soon to Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith could be a distraction to the Blackhawks as they begin a six-game trip tonight against the Calgary Flames.

The Chicago Blackhawks are prepared to reward the young core of its team with individual contract extensions, perhaps as soon as Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake tries to knock the puck into the net while Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cristobal Huet makes the save in the third period of their NHL hockey game in ... Hard working, truculent, tough to play against, tough to score on.

As the NHL season nears the quarter pole, the pecking order should become less volatile.

Brent Seabrook scored 41 seconds into overtime, lifting the Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, Chicago's seventh consecutive home victory.

Troy Brouwer gave Chicago a three-goal lead early in the second period Friday and the Blackhawks held on to defeat Toronto 3-2. Chicago won its sixth straight home game, getting a 29-save effort from Cristobal Huet.

Cristobal Huet #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a facemask save off a slap shot during a NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on October 8, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan.

Head to head: Last season the Sharks were on both ends of 6-5 scores at the United Center, winning in regulation on Nov." Blackhawks update: Chicago is on a three-game winning streak and sits atop the Central Division.

Home-ice advantage won't belong to the Blackhawks much longer, but they're certainly enjoying it for the time being.

Patrick Kane got Chicago 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 Friday night for their third straight win.

Patrick Sharp scored in the third shootout round Wednesday night, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche - the third straight game between the teams decided in a tiebreaker.

Troy Brouwer tipped in a goal to send Chicago ahead in the third period Monday and the Blackhawks went on to down the Los Angeles Kings 4-1. John Madden , Jonathan Toews and Andrew Ebbett scored the other goals for the Blackhawks and Brouwer contributed two assists.

The Los Angeles Kings begin a five-game road trip tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center.

When the Phoenix Coyotes took the ice Thursday night at Jobing.com Arena to host the Chicago Blackhawks, it had been awhile since 3rd year forward Peter Mueller had scored a goal.

The Blackhawks owned the Phoenix Coyotes last season, winning all four meetings and outscoring them 13-1 in the last two.