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Blackhawks Shut Down Colorado

Chicago puts up excellent effort in front of sellout crowd

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 17, 2008 6:32 PM CST
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(Newser) – Chicago used a hard-working, grinding style, and it paid off with a 2-1 victory over Colorado, the Blackhawks' third straight win and fifth straight earning at least a point. Defenseman James Wisniewski, the game's first star, assisted on goals by Martin Havlat and Dustin Byfuglien. Patrick Lalime had 21 saves while spelling regular starter Nikolai Khabibulin, who's injured, reports AP.

Colorado failed to convert on each of its six power plays, including a 5-on-3 chance in the second period. "Today was not good," Colorado coach Joel Quenneville said. "I didn't like how we played." Though the Blackhawks remain eight points out of a playoff spot, their coach, Denis Savard, liked his team's effort saying "hopefully we'll continue to play that way."

Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere, left, battles for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2) as goalie Patrick Lalime (40) protects the net during the first period of an NHL game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Colorado Avalanche's Ian Laperriere, left, battles for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith (2) as goalie Patrick Lalime (40) protects the net during the first period of an NHL game Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Blackhawks' James Wisniewski (43) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won, 2-1. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Chicago Blackhawks' James Wisniewski (43) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago....   (Associated Press)
Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish (37) is hit by the puck as he sets a screen in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore during the second period of NHL action on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish (37) is hit by the puck as he sets a screen in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore during the second period of NHL action on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago....   (Associated Press)
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews sports a Northern Illinois University decal on his helmet during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. Members of the Blackhawks were wearing the decals on their helmets as a tribute to the victims...
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews sports a Northern Illinois University decal on his helmet during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago....   (Associated Press)
Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Havlat, front, reacts after scoring a goal as Colorado Avalanche's Karlis Skrastins (3) skates away during the second period on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Havlat, front, reacts after scoring a goal as Colorado Avalanche's Karlis Skrastins (3) skates away during the second period on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry...   (Associated Press)
Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod, top, fights with Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)
Colorado Avalanche's Cody McLeod, top, fights with Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jerry Lai)   (Associated Press)
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