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Here are four takeaways from the Blackhawks' 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Saturday:1. Corey Crawford steals the showThe Blackhawks had no business winning this game. They were being outshot 28-15 through two periods, committed Continue to Article

October 20, 2018 10:43:pm EST

The Blackhawks and Blue Jackets blockbuster trade from the 2017 offseason is always a hot topic in Chicago when things aren't going great. If it wasn't already apparent in Chicago, Artemi Panarin has emerged as a real NHL superstar and is set for a giant payday when he becomes an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2019. Brandon Saad, on the other hand, had a challenging first year back with the Blackhawks in 2017-18 after netting only 35 points in 82 games and is off to a slow start this year as well with zero goals and two assists through six games. Continue to Article

October 20, 2018 3:26:pm EST

Anthony Duclair knew what kind of opportunity he had in front of him when he was traded to the Blackhawks in January. After recording only two goals and eight assists in 23 games, the Blackhawks chose to move on from the restricted free agent by not extending a qualifying offer. Duclair later latched on with the Columbus Blue Jackets on a one-year, $650,000 "prove-it" deal. Continue to Article

October 20, 2018 2:12:pm EST

The handful of former Chicago Blackhawks who play for the Arizona Coyotes were excited to see Corey Crawford back on the ice after an extended absence. Vinnie Hinostroza and company also enjoyed skipping town with a win. Hinostroza scored twice against his former team, Antti Raanta made 33 saves and the Coyotes spoiled Crawford's season debut, beating the sleepy Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday night. Continue to Article

October 19, 2018 12:15:am EST

The Blackhawks got their man back between the pipes after a 10-month layoff due to a concussion. Crawford stopped 27 of 30 shots for a save percentage of .900. "I think I felt better in the second and third," Crawford said. "But they really didn't get that many opportunities early. Continue to Article

October 18, 2018 11:52:pm EST