TGDT: 10/02 Blackhawks (2-3-1) vs. Capitals (2-3-1)

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PRE-SEASON GAME 7





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Blackhawks (2-3-1) @ Capitals (2-3-1)



SUNDAY - 10.02.2011 - 4:00 PM



LIVE ON: WGN(HD) - NHLN-US(HD)



RADIO: WGN 720

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Hawks close out preseason at Washington

Brad Boron - chicagoblackhawks.com



The Blackhawks close out the 2011 preseason schedule with a game against the Washington Capitals.



Last time: The Blackhawks netted three third-period goals to post their first win of the preseason, a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night at the United Center in Chicago’s preseason home opener. Viktor Stalberg notched a pair of markers and Brandon Saad potted the game-winner. Jonathan Toews collected a pair of primary assists. Corey Crawford, in his 2011 preseason debut, turned aside 24-of-26 shots in the win. Tomas Vokoun made 23 saves for Washington.



Three Stars (Players to watch):



Patrick Kane: Patrick Kane won 6-of-9 faceoffs on Friday night against Pittsburgh, including 2-of-2 in the defensive zone and 4-of-6 against Penguins pivot Jordan Staal. Kane was one of just 15 point-per-game players in the NHL last season, notching a team-high 46 assists and ranking second on the club with 73 points in 73 tilts in 2010-11. Kane will play the third consecutive game of the preseason, where he has been centering a line with Andrew Brunette and Marian Hossa.

Brandon Pirri: Pirri netted both of Chicago’s goals in Friday’s loss to Pittsburgh and entered this weekend’s action tied for the NHL lead with four goals in the 2011 preseason. The 20-year old rookie leads the Blackhawks with five points (4G, A) in three games during the preseason.

Marcus Kruger: With Jonathan Toews (day off) and Dave Bolland (upper body injury) out of the lineup today, Kruger could see top-six minutes at center today against Washington. The 21-year-old Swede played in seven regular-season and 5 playoff games with the Blackhawks last season, and may make the opening night roster.



Know the enemy (Opponent Report): The Capitals enter today's game with a 2-3-1 record this preseason. Washington has not released its roster for the game, but it is expected that goaltender Michael Neuvirth will get the start.​

Fun Fact: Joel Quenneville's regular-season points percentage of .640 is the best in Chicago franchise history, while his .609 postseason winning percentage (28-18) is the highest for a Blackhawks coach since 1940.​

Here are Sunday's lineups:



Blackhawks



FORWARDS: Carcillo, Brunette, Kruger, Mayers, Bickell, Pirri, Hayes, Frolik, LeBlanc, Hossa, Olesz, Kane.



DEFENSEMEN: Hjalmarsson, Montador, O'Donnell, Leddy, Lepisto, Olsen, Scott.



GOALTENDERS: Crawford, Emery, Salak.



Capitals



FORWARDS: Ovechkin, King, Backstrom, Laich, Knuble, Chimera, Semin, Ward, Beagle, Perreault, Johansson.



DEFENSEMEN: Wideman, Alzner, Hamrlik, Green, Carlson, Orlov.



GOALTENDERS: Vokoun, Neuvirth.

The Hawks are expected to decide following the game whether Emery or Salak will be the backup to Crawford this season.

By Chris Kuc Tribune reporter​

 

[bubbleheadchief]

Sweet, it's televised. If i can keep my happy ass awake until then (I just got off work at 7 a.m.), i willbe watching it.

 

[R K]

No Keith, Seabrook, Toews, Bolland, Saad....



As Biscuit pointed out Toews was seriously stretching out in front of the Hawks bench on the ice during a TV time out late in the 3rd. He continued playing in the game so I'm sure he's fine but it's strange the Hawks would RECALL players already released for this game.



Hayes and Lablanc have been recalled.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

No Keith, Seabrook, Toews, Bolland, Saad....



As Biscuit pointed out Toews was seriously stretching out in front of the Hawks bench on the ice during a TV time out late in the 3rd. He continued playing in the game so I'm sure he's fine but it's strange the Hawks would RECALL players already released for this game.



Hayes and Lablanc have been recalled.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..................



Hope it's nothing serious with Toews.

 

[R K]

I ithink if it was serious he wouldn't have finished the game.



This team will be very good BUT they have to stay healthy.

 

[Tater]

So whose the first line center? Kane?

 

[R K]

Yup.

 

[IceHogsFan]

The Hawks are expected to decide following the game whether Emery or Salak will be the backup to Crawford this season.







So, will I be golfing with Salak or Emery tomorrow?

 

[roshinaya]

No more injuries, please.

 

[winos5]

The Hawks are expected to decide following the game whether Emery or Salak will be the backup to Crawford this season.







So, will I be golfing with Salak or Emery tomorrow?

Neither. Salak gets the back-up job and Emery walks. He is only here on a tryout.

 

[klemmer]

The Hawks are expected to decide following the game whether Emery or Salak will be the backup to Crawford this season.







So, will I be golfing with Salak or Emery tomorrow?

Salak. I think the Hawks will keep Emery until they find another stiff to back up Crawford. I'll be in Rockford on the 8th and will bring my gear just in case.

 

[IceHogsFan]

HELP!



Internet game for me....... anyone have link?



Oh, and F You Blackhawks back office, WGN and NHL network! How many years do we have to complain?????

 

[IceHogsFan]

Neither. Salak gets the back-up job and Emery walks. He is only here on a tryout.

I will be surprised if that happens.

 

[chasman]

any one have the online feed?

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

Nice hit Leblanc... you tard.



Semin sold it well but it was still a headshot... shouldn't be 5 minutes, though.

 

[R K]

I didn't see him ever hit his head. In either replay.

 

[klemmer]

First, we get this.

Then, Foley tells thanks the linesmen for waving off icing on the Caps with 10 seconds left.. Guess he forgot they were killing a penalty.



And the head shot? BS call. I didn't see LeBlanc hit the guy's head.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

First, we get this.

Then, Foley tells thanks the linesmen for waving off icing on the Caps with 10 seconds left.. Guess he forgot they were killing a penalty.



And the head shot? BS call. I didn't see LeBlanc hit the guy's head.

LOL @ the pic.



I only saw two replays of the "headshot", the angles sucked. All I saw was Leblanc extend his arm... maybe it didn't hit him, I'd have to see another view.

 

[klemmer]

Nice hit Leblanc... you tard.



Semin sold it well but it was still a headshot... shouldn't be 5 minutes, though.

there's no latitude on that call.





Rule 48 - Illegal Check to the Head



48.1 Illegal Check to the Head – A lateral or blind side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principal point of contact is not permitted.



48.2 Minor Penalty - There is no provision for a minor penaltyfor this rule.



48.3 Major Penalty - For a violation of this rule, a major penalty shall be assessed (see 48.4).



48.4 Game Misconduct – An automatic game misconduct penalty shall be assessed whenever a major penalty is assessed under this rule.

 

[R K]

Yea but he's actually got to hit the guys head? It looked like from the replay he hit his shoulder. No bias because it's Lablanc I don't care. I think Semin dove and he missed his head. If I'm wrong, I'm wong I guess.