Hawks fall to the Red Wings

In what was sure to be a playoff like atmosphere in the United Center, Sunday's game between the Blackhawks & Red Wings didn't disappoint.  While Chicago is a shoo-in for the playoffs, Detroit is among the teams fighting for that number 8 spot in a very competitive western conference. In the end the Red Wings prevailed winning 5-4, coming back from a 2 goal deficit. The goalies didn't impress, but both defenses played their heart out.

The crowd in the United Center was utterly insane, what I would give for an atmosphere like that at a Panthers game. One can only dream. Ladd had his first career hat trick, with stud Duncan Keith scoring the Hawks only other goal. Maybe if Patrick Kane kept his mouth guard in his mouth he wouldn't be so distracted playing with it and would have made more of a difference.

Boston & Pittburgh are dancing as we speak tied 1-all in the second period. I'm hoping the Pens extended their win-streak to 4.

The Cats don't play until Tuesday night up in Minnesota, & if they play how they've played their last 2 games out, they shouldn't have a problem extending their streak to 3.

And now a little eye candy on this fine Sunday afternoon...

Brooks Laich :)

Keith Ballard :)

Jordan Staal :)