Patrick Kane probably won't return to the Blackhawks' lineup tonight at Colorado. With the offense clicking even without the star winger, a little more rest and therapy for Kane's sore right ankle might prove helpful in the long run. Kane played in discomfort in the Winter Classic on Jan. 1, two days after suffering a high ankle sprain when he took a hit from Detroit's Dan Cleary.
When your power-play and penalty-killing units are third worst in the AHL, you can't afford to give opponents too many power plays.
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Coyotes have a score to settle with Hawks
Blackhawks get back to winning ways indoors
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Hawks win 8th straight NHL HIGHLIGHTS: Guerin notches 400th goal Rain, warming could alter plans
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Past toe problem, Burish tired of being left out Ice time good for all, Daley says
Rest for the cheery: Hawks relax Collision sidelines Bergeron Wind, not cold, main concern
Cleary, Wings tip Kings Heaven on 7 for Hawks A Pair of outsiders
Hawks' streak at 6 on Keith's OT goal NHL HIGHLIGHTS: Elias' 2 goals lead torrid Devils
Fraser makes fourth line his own
Hawks explode for 9 goals, extend win streak to 5 A Hull of a game
Wisniewski may be back tonight NBC going all out with cameras, Costas for Classic
Ladd deal paying off big No stopping Kessel and Bruins
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Quenneville counts on Khabibulin return NHL HIGHLIGHTS: Sorry, Barry: Lightning snaps nine-game losing streak
