Michal Handzus News

Detroit Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk controls the puck past Chicago Blackhawks ' Michal Handzus during the first period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey playoffs Western Conference semifinal in Chicago, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

Chicago defenseman Duncan Keith and forward Michal Handzus missed practice Friday, though coach Joel Quenneville said both players are fine and will play in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series against Detroit on Saturday.

May 15, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Bryan Bickell is defended by Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jakub Kindl during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center.

The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks asserted their will over the Detroit Red Wings, dominating play on their way to a 4-1 win in the first game of their second round playoff series.

But Blackhawks forward Viktor Stalberg did not want to talk about wearing the dreaded white sweater for the third consecutive practice Tuesday.

With speed, and with nothing between him and the back of the net but a goaltender, Patrick Kane made his approach in practice Tuesday.

The top of the list includes Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa. Patrick Sharp is coming off another great playoff series, and Bryan Bickell and Dave Bolland have come up with big postseason goals in the past.

The Detroit Red Wings celebrate their 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 7 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 12, 2013.

CHICAGO - The top of the list includes Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa.

The Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice for practice Monday morning finally knowing who their second-round opponent will be -- and it's a familiar foe.

Bolland got an assist during the third period of Game 3, after fellow teammate #67 Michael Frolik scored a goal.

The Chicago Blackhawks will be trying to close out the Minnesota Wild Thursday night at the United Center, but they will be doing so once again without the services of center Dave Bolland and goaltender Ray Emery.

The NHL Players Association has revealed its three finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award, given to the "NHL's most outstanding player as judged by members of the NHLPA." Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, and Martin St.

The Blackhawks' Marian Hossa controlled the puck against Wild goalie Josh Harding during the second period of Game 2 in Chicago on Friday.

May 7, 2013; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford is congratulated by forward Michal Handzus against the Minnesota Wild following game four of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.

Patrick Sharp scored twice, Corey Crawford made 25 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks handled the Minnesota Wild, 3-0, in Game 4 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Chicago Blackhawks retained control of their first-round playoff series against the Wild even with a Game 3 loss on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks went out just before the trade deadline and acquired veteran center Michal Handzus in the hopes he'd bolster their face-off win percentage.

Sarah Nader - snader@shawmedia.com Chicago Blackhawks Brandon Saad takes control of the puck during third period at Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against Minnesota Wild in Chicago on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.

Indeed, Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals was tailor-made for Dave Bolland, the Blackhawks center and chief agitator, who always has been at his best in the playoffs.