How the Hawks fared against the Canucks
During the NHL regular season, the Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks split their four-game series. Here's a glance at how each team picked up two victories:
Oct. 19, 2008, at Chicago Blackhawks 4, Canucks 2
Summary: Patrick Sharp had 2 goals and an assist, Patrick Kane added a goal and an assist and goalie Cristobal Huet made 28 saves as Joel Quenneville picked up his first victory behind the Blackhawks' bench.
Three stars: Patrick Sharp, Patrick Kane, Cristobal Huet
Quote: "I didn't realize how much it affected him when all that stuff went on. Obviously, it's something that motivated him and we're reaping the benefits," Hawks captain Jonathan Toews on the hot play of Patrick Kane following the firing of coach Denis Savard.
Dec. 20, 2008, at Vancouver Blackhawks 3, Canucks 1
Summary: Cristobal Huet made 30 saves and Patrick Sharp scored the game-winner as the Blackhawks rolled to their seventh straight victory. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews also scored for the Hawks.
Three stars: Cristobal Huet, Curtis Sanford, Andrew Ladd
Quote: "We aren't to far ahead of ourselves, but we are having fun. The playoffs are our goal but we're learning how to win games right now," said Patrick Sharp.
Feb. 7, at Vancouver Canucks 7, Blackhawks 3
Summary: Alex Edler had a goal and 3 assists and the Canucks took it to the Blackhawks on the power play, converting on 4 of 8 chances with the man advantage to roll past the Hawks. Cristobal Huet made 6 saves in the first period before giving way to Nikolai Khabibulin.
Three stars: Alex Edler, Ryan Kesler, Mats Sundin
Quote: "It's hard to put your finger on one thing. Sometimes there are just lucky bounces," said Vancouver's Mats Sundin.
March 29, at Chicago Canucks 4, Blackhawks 0
Summary: Daniel Sedin had 2 goals and an assist while his brother Henrik dished out 3 assists in a victory that pulled Vancouver even with the Blackhawks with 91 points in the battle for fourth place in the Western Conference.
Three stars: Alexandre Burrows, Daniel Sedin, Ryan Johnson
Quote: "We're a good team, but not good enough to go out and give a half effort," said Hawks captain Jonathan Toews.