Blackhawks improve to 6-0 with win over Red Wings


                     
              Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford stops a shot by the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
            
                  Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Corey Crawford stops a shot by the Detroit Red Wings during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
By MATT CARLSON
Associated Press /  January 27, 2013
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Howard then made sprawling saves on Brent Seabrook and Jonathan Toews during a Chicago power play with just under 5 minutes left in the third. Keith’s shot a minute-and-a-half later hit the post.

Crawford stopped Franzen’s prime chance 1:30 into overtime.

Notes: Red Wings D Jonathan Ericsson returned after missing three games with an injured hip. ... Detroit C Darren Helm (back) and D Jakub Kindl (healthy scratch) sat out after playing on Friday against Minnesota. Both have missed four of five games so far. ... Red Wings D Ian White (leg), D Carlo Colaiacovo (shoulder) and LW Jan Mursak (shoulder) and G Jonas Gustavsson (groin) remain sidelined. ... Out for Chicago were LW Daniel Carcillo (knee) and D Steve Montador (concussion, from last season) ... The 1971-72 Blackhawks won nine of its first 11 games en route to a 46-17-15 record and first place in the NHL’s old Western Division.end of story marker

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