The St. Louis Blues coach was referring to the nuclear-powered hits that had been delivered by his team and the Chicago Blackhawks early in the series. Those full-bore blasts were being phased out as the stakes continued
ST. LOUIS — Andrew Shaw still loves shin pads. The forward's equipment played a huge role in a thrilling Blackhawks overtime victory Friday night and the defending Stanley Cup champions are one victory from dispatching the Blues in their first round
Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane is coming off his best game of the series. He had two goals, including the game-winner, and an assist in the Blackhawks' win in Game 4. He appears to have his timing back after missing the final 12 regular-season games
The Flyers tied their Eastern Conference series with the Rangers at two games apiece after a 2-1 victory on Friday. In other action, the Blackhawks and Ducks both took 3-2 series leads in the West.
CHICAGO — Patrick Kane with the puck on his stick in overtime has usually meant good things for the Blackhawks over the years. There was Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals in 2010, when Kane squeezed a shot between Philadelphia Flyers goaltender
Blackhawks best Blues 3-2 in overtime in Game 5
