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The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). They have won three Stanley Cup Championships and thirteen division titles since their foundation in 1926. The Blackhawks are one of the Original Six NHL teams along with the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, and Detroit Red Wings. Since 1994, the Blackhawks have played in the United Center in Chicago after over 60 years in Chicago Stadium.

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MADRID, SPAIN - JANUARY 21: Spanish actress Lidia San Jose attends 'Nine' premiere at Capitol Cinema on January 21, 2010 in Madrid, Spain. San Jose
Eastern Conference's Alana Beard, of the Washington Mystics, center, is fouled by Western Conference's Cappie Pondexter, behind, of the Phoenix Mercury, during the first half of the WNBA All-Star basketball game at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., on Saturday, July 25, 2009. Western Conference
Nashville Predators right wing Jordin Tootoo, center, and Predators left wing Ryan Jones, left, skate past Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg, right, of Sweden, after a Predators goal, during the first period, Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 during a NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Predators won 6-4. Nashville Predators
MONTREAL - JANUARY 25: New Jersey Devils mascot, N.J. Devil signs autographs for fans during the NHL All Star Mascot Breakfast at the Bell Centre Sports Complex on January 25, 2009 in Montreal, Canada. New Jersey Devils
San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the first period of a first-round NHL hockey playoff game Saturday, April 25, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. At left is Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22). San Jose Sharks
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, right, of France, blocks a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. Cristobal Huet
Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff (34) looks on as teammate Daymond Langkow (22) battles for the puck with Ottawa Senators' Jonathan Cheechoo (41) and Milan Michalek (9) of Russia during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010. The Senators beat the Flames 3-2. Calgary Flames
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 4: Comcast Chairman and CEO Brian Roberts (L) chats with NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff Zucker (R) before the start of a hearing by the Senate Antitrust Competition Policy and Consumer Rights Subcommittee on the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC Universal on Capitol Hill February 4, 2010 in Washington, DC. The roughly $30 billion dollar deal, if allowed by regulators to be completed, would concentrate a great deal of power and greatly impact the future of television programming. Comcast
Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Ladd, left, Patrick Kane, center, and Duncan Keith, right, celebrate their Jonathan Toews' goal on the Edmonton Oilers' Jeff Deslauriers, rear, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010. Duncan Keith
Chicago Blackhawks' Kris Versteeg, left, Andrew Ladd, center, and John Madden react as they watch their team play against the St. Louis Blues during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Blues won 3-2. John Madden
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, right, and Edmonton Oilers' Tom Gilbert, left, and Sheldon Souray, right rear, watch the shot from Troy Brouwer, not seen, enter the net off goalie Jeff Deslauriers, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Jonathan Toews
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - NOVEMBER 18: Justin Lyman of Grand Rapids, Michigan, waits in line since hours early to get his copies of former Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidental candidate Sarah Palin's new book, 'Going Rogue' personally signed at a Barnes & Noble bookstore November 18, 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Palin chose Grand Rapids as the first stop of her book signing tour. Grand Rapids
Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, center, takes the puck from behind his own net as goalie Antti Niemi and Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. Patrick Kane
Chicago Blackhawks winger Troy Brouwer, left, celebrates his goal with teammate center Jonathan Toews (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Detroit. Troy Brouwer
Michigan's Steve Kampfer, bottom left, battles with Wisconsin's Patrick Johnson (10) along with Michigan's Scooter Vaughan (3) and Blake Geoffrion for the puck during the first period of the Camp Randall Hockey Classic in an NCAA college hockey game Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Madison, Wis. Michigan
Carolina Hurricanes' Aaron Ward, second from left, cannot stop Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa, left, as he scores on Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (obscured), back right,while Blackhawks' Andrew Ladd (16) gets the assist during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. Marian Hossa
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, right, is the first to congratulate Kris Versteeg after Versteeg's winning goal during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3. Andrew Ladd
Chicago Blackhawks' Ben Eager, left, celebrates his winning goal against the Calgary Flames with teammates Colin Fraser, behind, and Tomas Kopecky, right, from Slovakia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Calgary, Alberta, on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. Ben Eager

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Chicago Blackhawks' players from left, Brent Sopel, Dustin Byfuglien, Colin Fraser and Patrick Sharp, right, congratulate goalie Antti Niemi after their 4-3 win during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks' players from left, Brent Sopel, Dustin Byfuglien, Colin Fraser and Patrick Sharp, right, congratulate goalie Antti Niemi after their 4-3 win during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, right, is the first to congratulate Kris Versteeg after Versteeg's winning goal during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, right, is the first to congratulate Kris Versteeg after Versteeg's winning goal during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg, right, scores the winning goal against the Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during a sudden death shootout period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg, right, scores the winning goal against the Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during a sudden death shootout period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars center Brad Richards during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars center Brad Richards during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches his shot get past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi as defenseman Duncan Keith watches during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in a sudden death shootout.

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Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches his shot get past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi as defenseman Duncan Keith watches during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in a sudden death shootout.

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Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches his shot get past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in a sudden death shootout.

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Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches his shot get past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3 in a sudden death shootout.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, center, takes the puck from behind his own net as goalie Antti Niemi and Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane, center, takes the puck from behind his own net as goalie Antti Niemi and Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Dallas Stars left wing Fabian Brunnstrom, left, battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Dallas Stars left wing Fabian Brunnstrom, left, battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas, left, battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Dallas Stars defenseman Stephane Robidas, left, battles Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for a loose puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, tries to deflect the puck as it slides past during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in St. Louis. The Blackhawks won 2-1.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, tries to deflect the puck as it slides past during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in St. Louis. The Blackhawks won 2-1.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Jason LaBarbera, second from left, is congratulated by his teammates after the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in a shootout of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes goalie Jason LaBarbera, second from left, is congratulated by his teammates after the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in a shootout of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

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Phoenix Coyotes' Robert Lang, left, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet of France, during a shootout of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Coyotes won 2-1.

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Phoenix Coyotes' Robert Lang, left, scores against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet of France, during a shootout of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. The Coyotes won 2-1.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, right, of France, blocks a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, right, of France, blocks a shot by Phoenix Coyotes' Radim Vrbata during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010.

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CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 03: Cristobal Huet #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks stops a shot by David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on February 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.

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CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 03: Cristobal Huet #39 of the Chicago Blackhawks stops a shot by David Backes #42 of the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on February 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.

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CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 03: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass against Erik Johnson #6 of the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on February 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.

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CHICAGO - FEBRUARY 03: Dave Bolland #36 of the Chicago Blackhawks looks to pass against Erik Johnson #6 of the St. Louis Blues at the United Center on February 3, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blues defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.

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St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason, left, celebrates with Keith Tkachuk after the Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

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St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason, left, celebrates with Keith Tkachuk after the Blues defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

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Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, right, talks to his players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Blues won 3-2.

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Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, right, talks to his players during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Blues won 3-2.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, of France, checks his helmet during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Blues won 3-2.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, of France, checks his helmet during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. The Blues won 3-2.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, right, of France, saves a shot by St. Louis Blues' TJ Oshie during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Cristobal Huet, right, of France, saves a shot by St. Louis Blues' TJ Oshie during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010.

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"It's just pretty neat ... Some of the teams last year were complaining about the slow start because they started in Europe, and I figured, 'We couldn't do much worse than we did this year.' So, no, I'm not going to hold any..."


Peter Karmanos Jr Feb 10 2010 7:42 AM from Sporting News

"Having the chance to play these games is going to be special, especially for me and the other Swedish players ... It is really going to be great for fans in Sweden to be able to watch the NHL in person. They love hockey and games..."


Samuel Pahlsson Feb 10 2010 7:42 AM from Sporting News

"We are extremely pleased that six teams -- more than ever -- will open their season in Europe ... With these games, nearly half of our clubs will have participated (in overseas openers), a testament to how excited our teams are..."


Gary Bettman Feb 10 2010 7:42 AM from Sporting News

"I felt cardio-wise I was good-to-go and it got better and better. I wasn't expecting that much ice time"


Mike Ribeiro Feb 10 2010 6:51 AM from Canoe

"In overtime, it's easier to play because you've already gained one point"


Antti Niemi Feb 10 2010 6:51 AM from Canoe

"Turco, he's a heck of a goaltender"


Kris Versteeg Feb 10 2010 6:51 AM from Canoe

"It was just going in and shooting and hoping it went in"


Kris Versteeg Feb 10 2010 6:51 AM from Canoe

"Kari Lehtonen is a proven elite goaltender ... We are very excited to add him to our hockey club."


Joe Nieuwendyk Feb 10 2010 5:49 AM from Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"Everything you do, usually you have the good and bad side"


Niklas Bäckström Feb 10 2010 3:18 AM from Minneapolis Star Tribune

"It's going to be huge games ... Once in a lifetime experience."


Joni Pitkänen Feb 09 2010 6:33 PM from National Hockey league | NHL.com
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Chicago Blackhawks' players from left, Brent Sopel, Dustin Byfuglien, Colin Fraser and Patrick Sharp, right, congratulate goalie Antti Niemi after their 4-3 win during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks' players from left, Brent Sopel, Dustin Byfuglien, Colin Fraser and Patrick Sharp, right, congratulate goalie Antti Niemi after their 4-3 win during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago.

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, right, is the first to congratulate Kris Versteeg after Versteeg's winning goal during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd, right, is the first to congratulate Kris Versteeg after Versteeg's winning goal during a sudden death shootout period of their NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg, right, scores the winning goal against the Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during a sudden death shootout period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Kris Versteeg, right, scores the winning goal against the Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during a sudden death shootout period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars left wing Loui Eriksson during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars center Brad Richards during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Niemi, right, makes a save on the shot by Dallas Stars center Brad Richards during a shootout period of an NHL hockey game onTuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 4-3.

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