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Thursday, June 10, 2010  Patrick Kane sneaked the puck past Michael Leighton 4:06 into overtime and stunned Philadelphia to lift Chicago to a 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 on Wednesday night for their first championship since 1961.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Flyers coach Peter Laviolette strongly hinted Tuesday that Michael Leighton will be back in goal when the Philadelphia Flyers try to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Byfuglien, bumped from the top line as was Patrick Kane, had two goals and two assists Sunday night to lead a 7-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, giving the Blackhawks a 3-2 lead.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Coach Joel Quenneville said after Friday's morning skate that the injured left winger will be a game-time decision Friday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Antti Niemi was unflappable as the Stanley Cup finals turned defensive in Game 2. Different style of game from the opener, yet another victory for the Chicago Blackhawks.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010  When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hands the Stanley Cup to Chicago captain Jonathan Toews or Philadelphia counterpart Mike Richards, a hockey-crazed city will be satisfied for the first time in decades.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Troy Brouwer and Kris Versteeg scored 36 seconds apart early in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks eliminated the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals for the second straight year with a 5-1 win on Tuesday night.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Byfuglien's hat trick lifts Blackhawks to 5-2 win, 2-1 series lead over Canucks

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  The Blackhawks held on for a 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals for the second straight year.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009  Blackhawks W Adam Burish out for 6 months following knee surgery

Thursday, August 27, 2009  Blackhawks' Kane pleads guilty to noncriminal charge in Buffalo taxi cab dispute case

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Buffalo DA says grand jury charges likely today for young Blackhawks star Patrick Kane

Tuesday, July 14, 2009  Chicago Blackhawks oust general manager Dale Tallon, architect of rebuilding effort

Thursday, April 23, 2009  The Chicago Blackhawks are longing for the United Center after two losses in Calgary tied the Western Conference quarterfinals at 2-2.

Friday, April 03, 2009  Back in Black: Chicago Blackhawks clinch playoff spot for 1st time in 7 years