News: Patrick Kane is expected to be on the same line with Patrick Sharp and Jonathan Toews for the Blackhawks' top line for Game 5 against Detroit of the Western Conference semifinals, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: Patrick Kane has been one of the few bright spots offensively scoring the lone two goals for the team in the last three games. The trio had only seen sparse time together, but has worked well in the past. The Blackhawks need scoring and they are going to try to put three of their top scorers on one line. "They've played together in the past," Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said. "They've played together during the year, a few shifts here and there. I think they like playing together. We'll see how it goes."
News: Patrick Sharp is expected to be on the same line with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews for the Blackhawks' top line for Game 5 against Detroit of the Western Conference semifinals, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: The trio had only seen sparse time together, but has worked well in the past. The Blackhawks need scoring and they are going to try to put three of their top scorers on one line. "They've played together in the past," Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said. "They've played together during the year, a few shifts here and there. I think they like playing together. We'll see how it goes."
News: Jonathan Toews is expected to be centered with Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp for the Blackhawks' top line for Game 5 against Detroit of the Western Conference semifinals, ESPN Chicago reports.
Analysis: The trio had only seen sparse time together, but has worked well in the past. The Blackhawks need scoring and they are going to try to put three of their top scorers on one line. "They've played together in the past," Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville said. "They've played together during the year, a few shifts here and there. I think they like playing together. We'll see how it goes."
News: Dougie Hamilton is a healthy scratch for Saturday's Game 5 against the Rangers, the Boston Globe's Fluto Shinzawa reports.
Analysis: Dennis Seidenberg (leg) will return to the ice, forcing Dougie Hamilton to the bench in the process.
News: Updating a previous report, while Darroll Powe (undisclosed) was out taking pregame warmups, he is not listed in the lineup for Saturday's Game 5 against the Bruins, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com.
Analysis: It sounds like Darroll Powe is close to being able to take the call if needed, but for now the Blueshirts will go with the same forward lines that beat the Bruins in Game 4.
News: Wade Redden (undisclosed) did not take the ice for warmups before Saturday's Game 5 against the Rangers.
Analysis: Wade Redden was able to practice Friday but is going to miss at least one more game. He is nursing an undisclosed injury and has yet to play in the ongoing series against the Rangers.
News: Dennis Seidenberg (leg) took the ice for warmups before Saturday's Game 5 against the Rangers.
Analysis: Reports leading up to the game indicated that Dennis Seidenberg had a good chance to play, and it sounds like he'll be a go. As a result, Dougie Hamilton may be the odd man out.
News: Marc Staal (eye) was not on the ice for warmups before Saturday's Game 5 against Boston, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Marc Staal is still struggling with his vision, and a return before the end of this season may be unlikely given the 3-1 deficit the Rangers are currently facing.
News: Ryane Clowe, who has yet to play in the second-round series against the Bruins due to an undisclosed injury, is not in the lineup for Saturday's Game 5, according to Newsday's Steve Zipay.
Analysis: Brad Richards is also sitting out this one as the Rangers try to stave off elimination one more time. Ryane Clowe has been able to play in just two games this postseason.
News: Anton Stralman (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's Game 5 against the Bruins, Newsday's Steve Zipay reports.
Analysis: Anton Stralman will sit for the second game in a row, after taking a hard hit from Boston's Milan Lucic in Game 3. The Rangers have not commented on the extent or nature of the injury.
