After a disappointing and erratic regular season, the Chicago Blackhawks blew their final chance to make their own way into the playoffs. But the defending Stanley Cup champs got help later in the day and gained the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks needed 1 point Sunday against Detroit to get in but didn't get it as they lost 4-3. Drew Miller, Danny Cleary, Tomas Holmstrom and Pavel Datsyuk scored for the Red Wings, already locked into the No. 3 seed in the West. But the 'Hawks got the assistance they had to have when Minnesota beat Dallas 5-3, buoyed by Antti Miettinen's goal early in the 3rd period to snap a 3-3 tie, thus keeping the Stars from getting the last slot. As the 8th seed, Chicago will face top seed Vancouver in the 1st round of the postseason.
Devils 3, Bruins 2 • Vladimir Zharkov and Alexander Urbom scored in the 3rd period to boost New Jersey, and after the game Devils coach Jacques Lemaire said he was retiring. Lemaire, 66, retired after last season but returned Dec. 23 after John MacLean was fired.
Penguins 5, Thrashers 2 • Tyler Kennedy scored the first of Pittsburgh's 4 goals in the 2nd period and reserve goalie Brent Johnson won his 4th straight decision to boost the Penguins.
Avalanche 4, Oilers 3 • David Jones' goal in overtime sent Colorado to victory in the finale for its captain, Adam Foote, who is retiring after 19 NHL seasons.
Devils 3, Bruins 2 • Vladimir Zharkov and Alexander Urbom scored in the 3rd period to boost New Jersey, and after the game Devils coach Jacques Lemaire said he was retiring. Lemaire, 66, retired after last season but returned Dec. 23 after John MacLean was fired.
Penguins 5, Thrashers 2 • Tyler Kennedy scored the first of Pittsburgh's 4 goals in the 2nd period and reserve goalie Brent Johnson won his 4th straight decision to boost the Penguins.
Avalanche 4, Oilers 3 • David Jones' goal in overtime sent Colorado to victory in the finale for its captain, Adam Foote, who is retiring after 19 NHL seasons.
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