PUCK MAGNET
Blackhawks defenseman Alexander Karpovtsev went into the last month of the season leading the NHL in blocked shots with 191. Colorado’s Rob Blake was second with 173, followed by teammate Greg de Vries with 172.
STAYING POWER
30-0-3
Hawks’ record in games in which they lead after two periods.
BREAKING TIES
6-3-6-1
Hawks’ record in games in which they are tied after two periods.
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RALLIES A RARITY
3-20-3
Hawks’ record when they trail after two periods.
NOW AND THEN
The Hawks month by month:
2001-02
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MONTH RECORD POINTS
October 7-3-3 17
November 5-5-4 14
December 11-4-1 23
January 7-5-1 15
February 3-3-0 6
March 6-3-3-1 16
April 7 games remaining
2000-01
MONTH RECORD POINTS
October 3-7-0-1 7
November 5-6-2-1 13
December 6-6-1 13
January 7-5-1 15
February 6-5-1-1 14
March 2-8-2-1 7
April 0-3-1-1 2
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Vs. Nashville
Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
RADIO:
WSCR-AM 670.
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QUICK LOOK:
The Hawks are seeking their fifth straight triumph and their second against Nashville in eight nights. Which goalie will coach Brian Sutter call on? Will it be season-long backup goalie, Steve Passmore, who started the streak by winning three in a row, or No. 1 goalie Jocelyn Thibault, who looked sharp Sunday in ending a personal five-game winless streak (0-3-2) with a 2-1 victory against Minnesota?
At St. Louis
Friday, 7 p.m.
TV/RADIO:
Fox Sports Net; WSCR-AM 670.
QUICK LOOK:
The Blues still have a shot at knocking the Hawks out of fourth place in the Western Conference despite what happened when the teams last met, March 24 at the United Center. That afternoon the Blues blew a two-goal lead in the final 5 minutes 45 seconds and lost 4-3 in overtime. Eric Daze scored two goals in that game, including the winner.
Vs. Calgary
Sunday 7 p.m.
RADIO:
WSCR-AM 670.
QUICK LOOK:
The Flames’ Jarome Iginla leads the NHL in goals with 46 and points with 86 and boasts a plus/minus rating of plus-27.
— Neil Milbert