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Blackhawks beat Red Wings with rousing performance

Bryan Bickell furiously pumped both fists before Patrick Kane leapt into his arms, Yogi Berra style. Andrew Shaw screamed, then raised his arms. Jonathan Toews crouched and fired off a windmill fist-pump before jumping on Marian Hossa. Meanwhile, some 22,000 nail-biting fans at the United …Read More

 

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  • Red Wings hit their best stride at opportune time

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  • Hawks’ defensemen have been plagued by breakdowns vs. Red Wings

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