0 for 4 on the power play. Can't get a single point shot through to the net and when they do, nobody around the net for a rebound.
- RetiredGoalie

I also noticed there have been some good rebounds, both 5 on 5 and on PP that nobody is able to get to.

Even if they are close, they can't outwork to Detroit to get to those pucks. Gotta score one of those once in a while.

what?
- UnnamedSource

What? I thought he would answer, so much whining about who doesn't show up after getting benched.

At lease your not married to a Wings fan.
Am anticipating an earful when I come up from the basement.
- HawkintheD

A mixed marriage.....

What could he have done there when his $6M defensemen has his diaper taken off?

CC is keeping them in the game!!!
- Nerko77

First goal was terrible. Howard's better. Good saves DO NOT cancel out weak goals. If they did, Cristobal Huet would be in the Hall of Fame.

Hawks have too many soft players. Detroit is not THAt tough a team, but they are beating the hawk physically all over the ice.

Finally, Quenneville should be seriously questioned for continuing to throw Dave "Can't Win A Faceoff, Slow, And Behind The Play" Bolland out to take offensive zone draws on the power play. Put frickin' Handzus out there!!

Bowman/FO's ongoing failure to add a legit center, and size that can play is killing this team tonight.

Would be nice. They need to get bodies in front of Howard.
- HawkintheD

Shaw is the only Hawk that will get in front of the net. Too many softies on this team. It's been said over and over all year. And Duncan Keith is our quarterback ?
Pathetic from the point. It's time for Leddy to take over that 1st position.

Now would be a good time for Toews, Kane, Hossa, Sharp, Keith, Seabs, and Saad to show up. Three years in a row certain members of this so called core has not shown up for the playoffs. This is getting tiring, core no more. They lose here some players need to go.
- droe411

Saad is having a tremendous game....are you sure you are watching a past game you DVR'd earlier this year?

What could he have done there when his $6M defensemen has his diaper taken off?

CC is keeping them in the game!!!
- Nerko77

If the $6MM defenseman screws up, the $2.7MM goalie has to bail the team out.

In a 1-1 playoff series.

In a game where his counterpart in red is not letting anything past him.

0 for 4 on the power play. Can't get a single point shot through to the net and when they do, nobody around the net for a rebound. I said it the other day, I've watched some of every series in the first two rounds. Some teams have power plays that aren't all that effective, but there in nobody still in the playoffs who have a power play as bad as this team and the teams that don't have a great power play, like the Rangers for instance, don't have the offensive talent the Hawks do.

This looks like another embarrassing collapse and Quenneville looks clueless to do anything about it. If this teams goes out in this series, especially if they don't notch a single friggin power play goal, I have no idea how you bring Q back.
- RetiredGoalie

So much for Stalbergs all elusive speed. Might as well have stayed in the press box.
- droe411

Idiots galore out tonight. If the Hawks poop the bed tonight and win game 4, it's all good still. However, it is frustrating as F$U$C$K watching this poop. CC is the only reason they are in this game still. By the way numb nuts, Stalberg has only played 5 minutes. Q is a (frank)ing idiot.
- Dannyboy

Stalberg has only 5 minutes TOI likely due to smashing his head into the boards at a high speed.

What could he have done there when his $6M defensemen has his diaper taken off?

CC is keeping them in the game!!!
- Nerko77

Oh, I don't know, how bout holding your position and not going down? Facing the shooter instead of sprawling out of control? Did you see how low that goal came from? Even if he just dropped to his knees and kept position, he makes the save.

What? I thought he would answer, so much whining about who doesn't show up after getting benched.
- droe411

I think he has played well for his first game back.....

Winner Hawks up 2-zip

- philco28

Yes sir! O. Bjorkstrand with the second goal.

Painful to watch, even more painful to chat about.

My goal? Watching the big changes this offseason.

Chat with you guys at the draft...adios.

Im watching "From Duck till Dawn" in between periods... Cant tell if the Hawks or the Wings are the Vampires....

If Sunlight hits the Wings the good Hawks will find a way to win.

Painful to watch, even more painful to chat about.

My goal? Watching the big changes this offseason.

Chat with you guys at the draft...adios.
- ArlingtonRob

OHHH ROB its not over yet , come on man , enjoy the sport !! What if the Hawks win tonight !! I know its looks like there is no chance of that but you dont wanna miss out if they do !

Again, Crawford seems to be the only Blackhawk that came prepared to play.
- DarthKane

The first goal can't happen, at least he has to have a chance at it but didn't because his jock was up in the rafters.

First goal was terrible. Howard's better. Good saves DO NOT cancel out weak goals. If they did, Cristobal Huet would be in the Hall of Fame.

Hawks have too many soft players. Detroit is not THAt tough a team, but they are beating the hawk physically all over the ice.

Finally, Quenneville should be seriously questioned for continuing to throw Dave "Can't Win A Faceoff, Slow, And Behind The Play" Bolland out to take offensive zone draws on the power play. Put frickin' Handzus out there!!

Bowman/FO's ongoing failure to add a legit center, and size that can play is killing this team tonight.
- John Jaeckel

A rare JJ sighting on a game thread


Hawks not comfortable getting hit...no news there...and we're certainly out of our element chasing the game when the other team scores first.

Uphill battle from here on out.

First goal was terrible. Howard's better. Good saves DO NOT cancel out weak goals. If they did, Cristobal Huet would be in the Hall of Fame.

Hawks have too many soft players. Detroit is not THAt tough a team, but they are beating the hawk physically all over the ice.

Finally, Quenneville should be seriously questioned for continuing to throw Dave "Can't Win A Faceoff, Slow, And Behind The Play" Bolland out to take offensive zone draws on the power play. Put frickin' Handzus out there!!

Bowman/FO's ongoing failure to add a legit center, and size that can play is killing this team tonight.
- John Jaeckel

The issue here isn't one guy, the problem is that winning streak and awesome regular season hid the weaknesses of the team. The Hawks may as well just try to turn this into a track meet, it's the only game they are capable of playing.

I think the Hawks are capable of getting back in this...

Need to get better at the dot......plain and simple. Big period here.

I think he has played well for his first game back.....
- UnnamedSource

As well as rattling his brain around in his head after he bounced it off the boards. Really surprised he came back to be honest.

In a game like this our best players need to be the best players. If we have any chance of a comeback it rests with Toews, Kane, Sharp and Hossa.
- DarthKane

For sure Vader

Saad is having a tremendous game....are you sure you are watching a past game you DVR'd earlier this year?
- UnnamedSource

Saad is playing quite well tonight. Too bad he couldn't pot one to see if he could swing the momentum.

The first goal can't happen, at least he has to have a chance at it but didn't because his jock was up in the rafters.
- John Jaeckel

That 1st one was all on Seabrook .

So much for Stalbergs all elusive speed. Might as well have stayed in the press box.
- droe411

Idiots galore out tonight. If the Hawks poop the bed tonight and win game 4, it's all good still. However, it is frustrating as F$U$C$K watching this poop. CC is the only reason they are in this game still. By the way numb nuts, Stalberg has only played 5 minutes. Q is a (frank)ing idiot.
- Dannyboy

Your an internet tough guy huh? Idiot? Numb nuts? Your view isn't the same as mine, why not try and act like an adult. Throw childish insults at people on an forum make you feel better about your self? Your life has to be so exciting that you get off on being such a tough guy on here.

First goal was terrible. Howard's better. Good saves DO NOT cancel out weak goals. If they did, Cristobal Huet would be in the Hall of Fame.

Hawks have too many soft players. Detroit is not THAt tough a team, but they are beating the hawk physically all over the ice.

Finally, Quenneville should be seriously questioned for continuing to throw Dave "Can't Win A Faceoff, Slow, And Behind The Play" Bolland out to take offensive zone draws on the power play. Put frickin' Handzus out there!!

Bowman/FO's ongoing failure to add a legit center, and size that can play is killing this team tonight.
- John Jaeckel

I wouldn't be surprised to see Sharp at centre in the next period or two. Realistically there are any better options. Right now Sharp is a better option than Bolland, Kruger, and Handzus (Shaw should stay at 3C). Q turned to Sharp in game 6 against Pheonix last year, I don't think he'll wait that long this time.