Images: Blackhawks clinch playoff berth, beat Canucks 3-1
The Blackhawks clinched their seventh straight playoff berth with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday.
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) tries to score against Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Brad Richards (91) and Vancouver Canucks center Shawn Matthias (27) compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Vancouver Canucks right wing Derek Dorsett (51) celebrates after scoring against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Brad Richards (91) and Vancouver Canucks center Shawn Matthias (27) compete for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) tries to score against Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) while Canucks center Henrik Sedin (33) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) scores against Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 3-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Vancouver Canucks right wing Derek Dorsett (51) scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Vancouver Canucks right wing Derek Dorsett (51) is congratulated by teammates after scoring against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) tries to score against Vancouver Canucks goalie Eddie Lack (31) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) celebrates with center Andrew Desjardins (11) and defenseman Kimmo Timonen (44) after scoring against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Brad Richards (91) and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luca Sbisa (5) compete for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 3-1.
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Vancouver Canucks defenseman Yannick Weber (6) tries to score against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 2, 2015, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 3-1.
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