[A] Hawks Tighten Up: CHI 2, OTT 1

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The Blackhawks tightened up their game against the surging Ottawa Senators and stole a win at the Scotiabank Place to start their mini road-trip.



The night didn't start so hot for Ray Emery, who let in a weak shot from practically from the blue-line. But the rest of the night Emery was solid and the Hawks defense was tight enough to reduce Ottawa to just 26 shots on the night.



The offense picked up in the 2nd period, notching two goals, one of them from Marian Hossa on the power-play and another on a delayed call from Bryan Bickell.



The Hawks peppered rookie goaltender Robin Lehner with 39 shots and easily could have had another 3 goals if not for flubbed plays by Andrew Brunette. Despite not recording a single point, Kane had a huge impact in the game and generated numerous opportunities offensively.



A lot of names deserve to be in the three stars of the game, specifically Patrick Sharp, Andrew Shaw, and Ray Emery. The team certainly tightened up and displayed flashes of the 2010 offense that employed the left-wing lock. We've seen this before, the question now is if they can do it consistently.



BLACKHAWKS THREE STARS OF THE GAME



1. Patrick Kane

2. Marian Hossa

3. Bryan Bickell



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oh, and I warned you all about Lehner. Don't say I didn't
 

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Listened to 2nd and 3rd period on Sirius XM. Sounded like Hawks really controlled play.
 

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Listened to 2nd and 3rd period on Sirius XM. Sounded like Hawks really controlled play.



in the first two periods, yeah. Not so much in the third. Lehner played out of his mind though.
 

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Even in the 3rd they had the better chances I think. Best "Team Win" all year IMO.



From goal all the way out.



Kaner holy **** has taken his game to another level the last couple of games. Keep it up kid!
 

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Even in the 3rd they had the better chances I think. Best "Team Win" all year IMO.



From goal all the way out.



Kaner holy **** has taken his game to another level the last couple of games. Keep it up kid!



Kaner and Hossa have been playing insane lately. Makes me think Kane was hurt for most of the season.



excellent team win though.
 

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Even in the 3rd they had the better chances I think. Best "Team Win" all year IMO.



From goal all the way out.



Kaner holy **** has taken his game to another level the last couple of games. Keep it up kid!



His 18 month bender is finally over?



But I completely agree... man he made 2 amazing passes that Hossa didn't bury. You get Kaner back into the form we know he can play in and get Toews back... watch out.



power Play looked great... imagine that.
 

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He wasn't. I think his slump had a lot to do with it.



Set up Hossa twice, Set up Brunette twice. Had a break away. Was all over every shift. With Toews out this is the kind of EFFORT they need EVERY NIGHT from here on out.



Sunday will say a lot.
 

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He wasn't. I think his slump had a lot to do with it.



Set up Hossa twice, Set up Brunette twice. Had a break away. Was all over every shift. With Toews out this is the kind of EFFORT they need EVERY NIGHT from here on out.



Sunday will say a lot.

Detroit looks as if they'll be without Lidstrom and Datsuyk.



Edit:



This is amazing...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/news;_ylt=At_ajwYozBw4rZFUAMivSH57vLYF?slug=ap-redwings-lidstromout



It is only the 37th game that Lidstrom has missed in his 20-year career.
 

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and Detroit won tonight 6-0



Well they played a depleted team as well. Even so Hawks will have to continue the effort like tonight. rest of the schedule is brutal to say the least with excellent opponents.
 

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lol behind Orr!!



Ok Modern Time. Orr never would have been Orr in todays NHL.



Orr = Best D man of yesteryear



Lidstrom = Best D man modern day NHL.



I don't even think you can compare them.
 

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Ok Modern Time. Orr never would have been Orr in todays NHL.



Orr = Best D man of yesteryear



Lidstrom = Best D man modern day NHL.



I don't even think you can compare them.



Agree but orr invented the nhl defense of today. Someone would have eventually done it anyways but Orr was the first to really change the position and the entire game so he will always get best of all time credit.



Lidstrom is fucking amazing though. It sucks loving a redwing so much but you really gotta respect that guy.
 

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Dmen:

1) Orr

2) Lidstrom

3) Steve Poabst
 

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why does nobody seem to remember Ray Bourque?
 

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