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For the Chicago sports fan frustrated by the failures of the Bears, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, the Blackhawks are the gift that keeps giving as we celebrate the holiday season.

Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews scored shootout goals Friday night, spoiling an otherwise outstanding game for Boston goalie Tim Thomas and leading the surging Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-4 victory over the Bruins.

Scoring Summary 1ST PERIOD STL CHI 14:33 0 1 17:36 0 2 2ND PERIOD STL CHI 16:54 0 3 3RD PERIOD STL CHI 0 3 Associated Press CHICAGO -- Known for its speed and skilled young offensive stars, the Chicago Blackhawks are winning with defense and goaltending.

Fantasy Forecast for Monday, December 14 WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane had an eventful first period in Sunday's 4-0 home shutout against Tampa Bay.

Patrick Kane kneels on the ice after suffering a blow to the head against the Lightning during the first period.

Once Dustin Byfuglien started up ice, the 6-foot-4, 257-pound Chicago Blackhawks' winger kept accelerating.

As the ChicagoA Blackhawks prepare to host the Nashville Predators Friday night, therea s an awkward silence coming from Chicago.

On the day that the ChicagoA Blackhawks lock up more of their core with contract extensions, fans can look forward to the teama s future with great anticipation.

The Chicago Blackhawks have been in the news frequently this season with the impending contract extensions of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, and Duncan Keith and the likely dealing of of a few expensive players.

"When Hossa, Toews and Kane come over the boards there is a sense of discomfort right away for the opponent and that creates its own dynamic.

The Chicago Blackhawks wanted to become a better road team. After opening their recent six-game trip with two wins in Alberta, it seems they have succeeded.

Bryan Bickell scored the lone goal of the game and Antti Niemi made 30 saves as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 in NHL action Sunday night.

Jonathan Toews scored two goals and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks won their sixth game in a row, knocking off the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 on Saturday night.

Throughout last season I was a strong believer that Troy Brouwer had no business being with the Chicago Blackhakws.

Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in Chicago's five-goal second period to help the Blackhawks rout the Calgary Flames 7-1 on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series.

The Blackhawks have had some big victories in the first six weeks of the season, but Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks was a real eye-opener. The Hawks overcame a two-goal deficit against the best team in the Western Conference in the last game of a four-game homestand.

There are lots of rumors flying around the Chicago Blackhawks right now, and most of them have to do with potential player movement.

Patrick Kane got Chicago started with an early unassisted goal, and the Blackhawks held on after building a three-goal lead to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 Friday night for their third straight win.

Patrick Sharp scored in the third shootout round Wednesday night, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche - the third straight game between the teams decided in a tiebreaker.

Fans attending tonight's matchup between the Blackhawks and Avalanche shouldn't make any concrete plans for after the game.