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[Newskoolbulls]

Hey Doug
I cant get the leader board to work.

 

[dougthonus]

Fixed it.

 

[Newskoolbulls]

dougthonus wrote:

Fixed it.

Thanks.

 

[dlrob315]

Hurricanes hope to get well at home vs. Blackhawks



BLACKHAWKS (5-1-2) at HURRICANES (3-3-3)



Friday - 10.28.2011 @ 6:00 PM



Live On: CSN (HD) - Radio: WGN 720​

David Kalan - NHL.com Staff Writer



Season Series: This is the only meeting of the season for Chicago and Carolina. The Blackhawks won their lone matchup last season, 5-2, at the RBC Center on March 4.



Big Story: The Blackhawks look to continue their quick start with a brief swing to Carolina, where the Hurricanes are in need of a win to stop the bleeding of their recent skid.



Team Scope:



Blackhawks: Chicago may not quite be receiving the buzz Washington has in the Eastern Conference, but the Blackhawks have quietly put on an impressive start to the season. The Blackhawks sit two points up on Detroit in the Central Division after rallying to beat the Ducks in a shootout Tuesday and winning five of seven overall. In fact, Chicago hasn't lost in regulation since the opening night of the season.



The root of the Hawks' success is no secret, as Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp have both been offensive forces averaging a point per game. Goalie Corey Crawford has played his part, too, going 4-1-2 in his seven starts with a tidy 2.08 goals-against average. If Chicago keeps the momentum going in Carolina, there's a good chance to continue its run. After Friday, the Hawks come back home for two more games to wrap up October.



Hurricanes: Just nine games into the season Carolina is already facing a significant obstacle in the standings. With Southeast-leading Washington off to an historic start, the Hurricanes are facing considerable hindrances both in terms of points and games in hand if they want to climb back into the division race. Despite not winning in their last three games the Canes may be making some progress on that front. An impressive rally Tuesday night against Ottawa salvaged a point after Carolina trailed 2-0 with five minutes to go. Cam Ward has also started to look sharper. The 2006 Conn Smythe Trophy-winner hasn't lost in regulation in his last five starts.



Still, the Canes will need to win games to start making hay in the standings and those have been tough to come by for Carolina lately. Four of the next five games are in the friendly confines of the RBC Center, which should prove a boon to a team that has played just a third of its games at home all season.



Who's Hot: Marian Hossa has been as hot as any Hawk lately, tallying 7 points in his last six games. … As for Carolina, reigning Calder Trophy-winner Jeff Skinner may be finding his form in the sophomore campaign. He has 4 points in his last two games.



Injury Report: Anthony Stewart (lower-body injury) is questionable for Carolina, while Chicago is expected to have a healthy lineup.



Stat Pack: Chicago's potent offense -- the Hawks are averaging 3.25 goals per game -- may be overshadowing its defense and goaltending. The Blackhawks' plus-7 goal differential is the best in the Western Conference, and third best in the League after Washington and Pittsburgh.



Puck Drop: There is no denying that Carolina needs a win, but unfortunately for the Canes, a home game against one of the top teams in the West is not the easiest recipe. Finally getting to spend some extended time at home could do wonders for the Canes, however, and patching together a few wins could easily change the complexion of the early season.

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[the canadian dream]

Another game where if you look at records and rosters the Hawks SHOULD get 2 points. But we all know the game isn't played on paper. I don't want to be the team that wakes up Eric Staal.

 

[roshinaya]

A solid 60 minute from everyone ought to guarantee a win. Time to start a long winning streak. And a blowout victory would be nice too.

 

[PatrickSharpRules]

Hawks win this won in semi convincing fashion. Hurricanes are a solid squad but I don't see them matching up very well. I do expect a big night from Ruutu though. Anyone remember Ruutu-Toews-Kane?



Sweet clip of the spin-o-rama too Al.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

I hope the Hawks match the Jets 9 goal outburst from last night. Let's just not let the Canes score 8... ok?

 

[LordKOTL]

Just win by any means necessary...well..maybe not Kane or Toews bulldogging Stall, but you get the point.

 

[CLWolf81]

Ward has been looking good lately, so I expect a low-scoring game, nothing like what happened in the Blue Bombers-Eagles exhibition game last night.



Anyway, Hawks still win cause we do... 3-1 tonight.

 

[Tater]

I hate when there is more than one day between games.







DROP THE PUCK!!!!!!!

 

[winos5]

Is Ward in goal for the Kanes? Thought it might actually be Boucher tonight. Eitherway I think we win. Blow out if Boucher's in goal.

 

[roshinaya]

I want to see a "Kane caines 'Canes" headline on NHL.com after the game.

 

[TSD]

I remember on the Oboards we used to put up some ridiculous GDT's. i still have my GDT template I used. It was too much work though with all those graphics for a one day thing.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Hawks haven't won in Carolina since 1998

 

[JOVE23]

Hawks haven't won in Carolina since 1998

The Blackhawks won their lone matchup last season, 5-2, at the RBC Center on March 4.

wat

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

That game was a home game.

 

[the canadian dream]

I hate 4 o'clock start times.

 

[Ashor-redtribe]

Hurricanes hope to get well at home vs. Blackhawks



BLACKHAWKS (5-1-2) at HURRICANES (3-3-3)



Friday - 10.28.2011 @ 6:00 PM



Live On: CSN (HD) - Radio: WGN 720​

David Kalan - NHL.com Staff Writer



Season Series: This is the only meeting of the season for Chicago and Carolina. The Blackhawks won their lone matchup last season, 5-2, at the RBC Center on March 4.



Big Story: The Blackhawks look to continue their quick start with a brief swing to Carolina, where the Hurricanes are in need of a win to stop the bleeding of their recent skid.



Team Scope:



Blackhawks: Chicago may not quite be receiving the buzz Washington has in the Eastern Conference, but the Blackhawks have quietly put on an impressive start to the season. The Blackhawks sit two points up on Detroit in the Central Division after rallying to beat the Ducks in a shootout Tuesday and winning five of seven overall. In fact, Chicago hasn't lost in regulation since the opening night of the season.



The root of the Hawks' success is no secret, as Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp have both been offensive forces averaging a point per game. Goalie Corey Crawford has played his part, too, going 4-1-2 in his seven starts with a tidy 2.08 goals-against average. If Chicago keeps the momentum going in Carolina, there's a good chance to continue its run. After Friday, the Hawks come back home for two more games to wrap up October.



Hurricanes: Just nine games into the season Carolina is already facing a significant obstacle in the standings. With Southeast-leading Washington off to an historic start, the Hurricanes are facing considerable hindrances both in terms of points and games in hand if they want to climb back into the division race. Despite not winning in their last three games the Canes may be making some progress on that front. An impressive rally Tuesday night against Ottawa salvaged a point after Carolina trailed 2-0 with five minutes to go. Cam Ward has also started to look sharper. The 2006 Conn Smythe Trophy-winner hasn't lost in regulation in his last five starts.



Still, the Canes will need to win games to start making hay in the standings and those have been tough to come by for Carolina lately. Four of the next five games are in the friendly confines of the RBC Center, which should prove a boon to a team that has played just a third of its games at home all season.



Who's Hot: Marian Hossa has been as hot as any Hawk lately, tallying 7 points in his last six games. … As for Carolina, reigning Calder Trophy-winner Jeff Skinner may be finding his form in the sophomore campaign. He has 4 points in his last two games.



Injury Report: Anthony Stewart (lower-body injury) is questionable for Carolina, while Chicago is expected to have a healthy lineup.



Stat Pack: Chicago's potent offense -- the Hawks are averaging 3.25 goals per game -- may be overshadowing its defense and goaltending. The Blackhawks' plus-7 goal differential is the best in the Western Conference, and third best in the League after Washington and Pittsburgh.



Puck Drop: There is no denying that Carolina needs a win, but unfortunately for the Canes, a home game against one of the top teams in the West is not the easiest recipe. Finally getting to spend some extended time at home could do wonders for the Canes, however, and patching together a few wins could easily change the complexion of the early season.

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sorry, but it was at U.C. I was at the game.

 

[JOVE23]

Sue whoever wrote the story for incompetence!