Corey Crawford isn't too worried about any sort of revenge from the Coyotes for Andrew Shaw's collision with Mike Smith. "If they want to come try it, try it," Crawford said. "That's all I've got to say. I'll be ready." In two games thus far, this first-round clash hasn't been nearly as nasty as many of the other playoff series, but the intensity level ratcheted up a notch in Game 2, and is expected to continue in Game 3.

Corey Crawford yielded three goals in the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-3 overtime win versus the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. The netminder made 30 stops in the game, one that began with two goals on 11 shots in the first period. Crawford was steady, though, from that point forward -- giving up just a power-play goal in the middle of the second period and giving his teammates a chance to put together their comeback victory. With the first-round series tied at one, the series shifts to Chicago, where the Hawks were 27-8-6 during the regular season.

Corey Crawford suffered the overtime loss as the Chicago Blackhawks were defeated by the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday 3-2 in the first game of their first-round series. Crawford endured a rough season, but turned his game up a notch in March, and he hasn't missed a beat since. The netminder made 31 saves in this one, but ultimately was beaten on a deflection in the extra frame. Crawford has generally been a steady playoff goalie, with a 2.26 goals-against average and .924 save percentage in eight playoff games heading into this one.

The experience Corey Crawford in Chicago's seven-game first round series against Vancouver last season should help him now. "You just learn that you don't stop playing until the series is over," Crawford said. "Teams play hard, they battle, and if you're not playing at your best, there's a chance they'll come back on you." He experienced that when Chicago fell behind 3-0 in their series only to come back and tie it 3-3 before finally conceding the series in Game 7.

Corey Crawford played his best hockey over the last quarter of the season and will enter the post-season with plenty of confidence. In his last 11 starts Crawford posted an 8-1-2 record and seems ready to face the Coyotes in the first round of the playoffs. Blackhawks' coach Joel Quenneville seems to have faith in him. "I like the way he has finished the big stretch of the season, the important part going into the playoffs. He has some momentum in his game". said Quenneville. If you believe that Hawks have a Stanley Cup run in them, Crawford could make a sleeper goaltender selection in your playoff pool.

Corey Crawford kicked out 30 of 32 shots in regulation in a 3-2 shootout win over Detroit on Saturday. Crawford was perfect through three shootout rounds. Unfortunately for Chicago, because the game was not resolved in 60 minutes, Detroit has also picked up a point and secured the fifth seed. Chicago will enter the playoffs as the sixth seeded team.

Corey Crawford will be Chicago's starting goaltender on Saturday. This will be Crawford's last chance to reach the 30-win mark this season. He has a 2.74 GAA and .902 save percentage in 56 games.

Look for Corey Crawford to start in goal for Chicago against Minnesota Sunday. He was in the net for Chicago's 5-4 win over Nashvillle Saturday night and will start in back-toback games as the Hawks are attempting to finish fourth in the conference.

Corey Crawford made 29 saves as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Saturday night. The netminder looked primed for an easy night with a 4-0 advantage midway through the second period. In a span of 49 seconds, however, the Preds got two, then scored two more in the third. Crawford has had an underwhelming year, but has really put it all together in March. The win clinched a playoff spot for Chicago.

Corey Crawford will probably start on Saturday. One more victory would be enough for the Chicago Blackhawks to secure a playoff spot. Crawford has a 6-1-1 record, 1.70 GAA, and .921 save percentage in eight games this season.