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5 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

Dave Bolland appears as though he will center Chicago's second line in Game 3 Monday night.

He played between Patrick Kane and Patrick Sharp during the regular season, but his groin injury moved Michal Handzus into that role in the playoffs. With Bolland back in the lineup now, it was only a matter of time before he was moved back up. The Blackhaws will be hoping that Bolland's pesky and physical style will open up holes for his talented linemates.

Dave Bolland C CHI
7 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

Dave Bolland played in Game 1 and his linemates were happy to have the pesky center back in the lineup.

Bolland missed the final couple of games of the regular season in addition to the first round of the playoffs with a groin injury but was back between Andrew Shaw and Bryan Bickell on the third line. "We had some good chances and we felt good. It felt like we got that chemistry back," Bickell said. "For his first game back, I thought (Bolland) played pretty well. The first period for our whole team was OK, but the second and third we picked it up, and he had a good second and third, too."

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10 Days Dave Bolland C CHI Comment

Bolland missed the last three games of the regular season and the entire first round because of a lower-body injury. Bolland has 37 points in 49 career playoff appearances, he should certainly help the Blackhawks up front.

Dave Bolland C CHI
10 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

Chicago coach Joel Quenneville is glad to have Dave Bolland back in the fold.

Bolland is set to play in Game 1 against Detroit after missing the first round of the playoffs with a groin injury. "It's nice to have him back. He brings that intangible," Quenneville said. "He's a reliable guy in the middle of the ice, he checks well, plays hard and elevates his game in the playoffs. We're excited to have him back as well." He will play between Andrew Shaw and Bryan Bickell on the third line on Wednesday night.

Dave Bolland C CHI
13 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

Dave Bolland (groin) will likely center the third line when he returns to action in the second round.

Bolland did not play in the last week of the season and also missed the first round of the playoffs with his groin injury but was at practice Saturday between Andrew Shaw and Viktor Stalberg. "I've been successful on the third line, that's sort of been my thing," Bolland said. "This year has been an up-and-down roller coaster. That's in the past, this is now, and you have to concentrate on the playoffs. (Third line is) where I've played and where I've had most of my success - but whatever happens, happens." Bolland has been a very good scorer during his NHL career in the playoffs with 14 goals and 37 points in 49 games.

Dave Bolland C CHI
14 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

The Chicago Blackhawks seem pretty well convinced that Dave Bolland will bring his agitating game to the lineup whenever their semifinals series kicks off.

Bolland has been flirting with a return for a while now, but the Blackhawks might have been wiser to give him plenty of time to heal during a winnable series. While he's far from an offensive dynamo, his value increases by how much you believe he can advance in the playoffs with his powerhouse team.

Dave Bolland C CHI
16 Days Chicago Blackhawks Comment

Dave Bolland's ailing groin will keep him on the sidelines for Game 5 on Thursday.

"I'm still day-by-day," Bolland said. "It's getting better. I just want to make sure it's strong. I'm hopefully playing for that Round 2. I'll keep on working at it and making sure it gets better." He's been "close" to returning for a few days now, but that's how coach Joel Quenneville continues to classify his status. Chicago needs one win to advance to the next round of the postseason and they'll be looking to get it Thursday night.

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