Cristobal Huet News

The infamous circus trip is over for the Blackhawks, and it was a success. Before the Hawks took off on their 12-day journey through Canada and California, coach Joel Quenneville had hoped for points in every game and a finish above .500 -- a feat which he considered ''an accomplishment.'' Well, the Hawks didn't get points in every game but they ...

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to bounce back from their first loss in three weeks when they visit the Los Angeles Kings for tonight's clash at Staples Center.

Jonathan Toews scored a pair of goals and added an assist Saturday to lead the streaking Chicago Blackhawks past Edmonton 5-2. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist for the Blackhawks, who have won six in a row.

These days, that old Fleetwood Mac hit sounds like a theme song for the Chicago Blackhawks as they rev things up with a lineup that could look very different by the time next season rolls around.

Although Chicago is loaded with big-name scoring stars, two unlikely players led the Blackhawks to their latest victory.

Edmonton's Patrick O'Sullivan, left, battles with Jonathan Toews of he Blackhawks during the first period in Edmonton on Saturday.

A month ago, Cristobal Huet's status as the Blackhawks' top goalie was shaky. A bad start against the Calgary Flames and a bad goal against the Dallas Stars suggested he might not be the man to replace Nikolai Khabibulin.

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 Chicago Blackhawks begin their annual circus trip tonight with the opener of a six-game swing against the Calgary Flames at Pengrowth Saddledome.

The big contract extensions apparently coming soon to Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Duncan Keith could be a distraction to the Blackhawks as they begin a six-game trip tonight against the Calgary Flames.

The Chicago Blackhawks are prepared to reward the young core of its team with individual contract extensions, perhaps as soon as Tuesday.

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Jason Blake tries to knock the puck into the net while Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Cristobal Huet makes the save in the third period of their NHL hockey game in ... Hard working, truculent, tough to play against, tough to score on.

As the NHL season nears the quarter pole, the pecking order should become less volatile.

Brent Seabrook scored 41 seconds into overtime, lifting the Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, Chicago's seventh consecutive home victory.

Troy Brouwer gave Chicago a three-goal lead early in the second period Friday and the Blackhawks held on to defeat Toronto 3-2. Chicago won its sixth straight home game, getting a 29-save effort from Cristobal Huet.

Cristobal Huet #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a facemask save off a slap shot during a NHL game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on October 8, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan.

Head to head: Last season the Sharks were on both ends of 6-5 scores at the United Center, winning in regulation on Nov." Blackhawks update: Chicago is on a three-game winning streak and sits atop the Central Division.

Home-ice advantage won't belong to the Blackhawks much longer, but they're certainly enjoying it for the time being.

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.