Corey Crawford expects his teammates to be ready for Game 4 Wednesday night.
"We've gone through a lot in these playoffs where ... it could have affected us but it didn't," Crawford said. "We bounce back from things. We don't change our game just because something happens. We're able to stick with it and not get our emotions all messed up." He has posted a .936 save percentage and a 1.74 GAA in the postseason and doesn't want to let an opportunity of winning the Stanley Cup pass him by. Chicago will be looking to even up their series with Boston on Wednesday night before heading back home for Game 5.

Corey Crawford stopped 33 of 35 shots in Monday night's 2-0 Game 3 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Crawford got hung out to dry on both goals and was the only reason the game was still scoreless after the first period. Crawford hasn't been the reason Chicago has lost either of the last two games, but it's starting to look like he has to be nearly perfect for the Blackhawks to win a game. Crawford and the Hawks will look to rebound and even the series in Wednesday's Game 4.

Coach Joel Quenneville thought that Corey Crawford was great in the 2-1 overtime loss to Boston Saturday.
"He was great," Quenneville said of Crawford. "He kept us in there. They had some great looks in overtime around the net. (He) stands tall, finding that puck, gives us a chance." Crawford is now 13-6 in the playoffs with a .935 save percentage and an NHL leading 1.72 GAA.

Corey Crawford blocked 26 of 28 shots he faced in the Blackhawks' 2-1 overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday night in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Brandon Bollig's inability to control the puck and get it out of the zone along the boards near the blueline is pretty much the difference in this game. Adam McQuaid kept it in and quickly sent it to Tyler Seguin, who passed to Daniel Paille. Crawford was beaten high glove hand. The Blackhawks were excellent in the first period, but their play dipped a bit as the game went along. Crawford now sports a 1.72 goals-against average and .935 save percentage in the playoffs.

Chicago goalie Corey Crawford caught the attention of the hockey world with his 51 saves in the Blackhawks' 4-3 triple-overtime triumph over the visiting Boston Bruins in the opening game of the 2013 Stanley Cup final on Wednesday - and now some are saying he deserves far more respect than he gets.
"Corey Crawford is a big-time NHL goalie," former NHL forward Todd Warriner told co-hosts Marty York and Paul Rosen on The York Report at NSSradiotv.com Friday night. "I think many people underrate him or even question him because of the way he comes across in interviews. He seems shy and some people interpret that as him being unsure of himself. But his accomplishments on the ice speak for themselves. This guy is a winner. He is an obvious choice for Team Canada's goalie (in the 2014 Winter Olympics) and I think, if the Hawks win the Stanley Cup, he should be an obvious choice for the Conn Smythe (trophy, as the most-valuable player in the series)."

Jonathan Toews thinks Corey Crawford is an obvious choice for Team Canada in the 2014 Winter Olympics.
I don't know why there's any doubt. He's a pressure player," Toews said. Of course, Crawford is bias, but his claim isn't without merit. Crawford has been amazing this season and he's gotten even better in the playoffs with a 1.73 GAA and .936 save percentage in 18 starts. With no clear top candidate when it comes to Canadian goaltending, Crawford shouldn't be ruled out.

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was singing Corey Crawford's praises after Chicago's triple-overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
"You can't even put that into words. He made some unbelievable saves," Toews said. "You know you're going to need some big stops. One went off the posts there. A couple times we gave up a few too many chances off the rush. He was there every single time." The Boston Bruins had some great chances during the overtime periods and even a couple power plays. Although it wasn't a perfect night for Crawford, he kept the Blackhawks in this game and played a huge part in their Game 1 victory.

Corey Crawford made 51 saves in the Blackhawks' 4-3 triple-overtime win over the Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Things didn't look great for the Blackhawks, who went down 2-0 in the first and then 3-1 early in the second, but Crawford really kept his focus and rounded into form. The netminder got better as the game progressed, too, making 29 saves in the overtime frames, a time when it's easy to let fatigue take over. He has a 1.74 goals-against average and .935 save percentage in the postseason

Corey Crawford has been terrific in the playoffs as he heads into the Stanley Cup Final.
Many pundits were looking at the Blackhawks goaltending as their weakness heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs but Crawford has quieted those who have questioned his goaltending with a strong performance. He has won 12 games while losing only five times with a 1.74 GAA and a .935 save percentage, all outstanding numbers. "He proved to everybody he's a great starter," teammate Marian Hossa said. "He battled through hard times last year, but this year he's come up so strong in the regular season and now in the playoffs. He's been unbelievable for us."

Corey Crawford saved 33 of 36 shots in a 4-3 double-overtime win on Saturday.
Crawford allowed the game-tying goal in the dying seconds of the third period, but stopped 11 straight shots after that to help Chicago win Game 5 and advance to the Stanley Cup finals. Compared to Jonathan Quick, Crawford was regarded as the inferior goaltender going into this series, but the Blackhawks netminder really held his own. Overall in the playoffs, Crawford has been great and he's certainly made believers out of people with this run.

Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford played well in helping the visiting Blackhawks upset the Kings 3-2 in Game 4 of the Western Final series in Los Angeles Thursday night.
Crawford made 19 saves as the Kings were beaten on their home ice for the first time in 16 games. The Blackhawks increased their lead in this series to 3-1. They won without top defenseman Duncan Keith, who served a one-game suspension for high-sticking Jeff Carter in the face during the second period of Game 3. Keith easily is the Hawks' ice-time leader and top-scoring defenseman, but Sheldon Brookbank filled in while Chicago played strong team defense in front of Crawford, who has matched former 2012 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick in the Kings' net. ''You miss a defenseman like Duncan Keith, he is the guy who plays the most on the blue line,'' said Chicago winger Marian Hossa, who scored the game winner early in the third period. ''When you miss him, someone else has to step up, and our guys did.''

Corey Crawford wasn't surprised that the Kings came fighting back at home.
"They play a lot better at home," said Crawford. "They were buzzing, they were running around a little more than when we were in Chicago. But we were ready for that. We knew they'd come harder." Los Angeles earned a 3-1 victory over Chicago. The good news for the Blackhawks is they still have their home ice advantage, so the pressure is on the Kings to take at least one game in Chicago. Still, the Blackhawks would obviously love to claim Game 4 in the Staples Center and claim a 3-1 series lead.

Corey Crawford was good once again in Game 3, stopping 25 of 27 shots in Chicago's Game 3 loss to Los Angeles on Tuesday night.
Crawford kept the Blackhawks in the game for large portions of the game, despite receiving little help in front of him. Unfortunately, Chicago was unable to muster much offensively, and dropped the opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Nonetheless, the Kings' offense hasn't been able to really solve Crawford, whose postseason SV% is hovering around an impressive .940. He's proved to be a strength for the Blackhawks.

Corey Crawford turned away 29 of 31 shots in a 4-2 win over the Kings Sunday as the Blackhawks jumped out to a 2-0 series lead.
Crawford was given quite the cushion as his teammates jumped out to a 4-0 lead and we was able to coast from that point forward. He'll be in tough once the series shifts to Los Angeles Tuesday.

Corey Crawford kicked out 21 of 22 shots in a 2-1 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.
Crawford left the crease and mishandled the puck in the first period, which in hindsight cost him the shutout. He didn't let that mistake get to him and otherwise had a great game. Crawford has held the competition to just a goal in four of his last five starts.

Just in case there was any doubt, Corey Crawford is projected to start in both Saturday and Sunday's games.
"He had a couple [of back-to-backs] this year," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "We had ... those extra days in Detroit, there's a lot of time off there. There's time off before starting this series. We'll see." As good as Ray Emery was in the regular season, the Blackhawks will almost certainly use Crawford for the remainder of the playoffs unless Crawford sustains an injury or the opposition starts to consistently light him up.

After receiving a lot of flack for last season, especially in the playoffs, Chicago goaltender Corey Crawford is coming up big this postseason, and his coach and teammates have taken notice.
Crawford is tied for first in victories (eight), ranked second in goals-against average (1.70) and third in save percentage (.938). The goalie tied or just ahead of him in all those categories: the Los Angeles Kings' Jonathan Quick. The Hawks and Kings open their Western Conference final series today. Crawford lacks that Stanley Cup that Quick has, but he's getting the series victories that eluded him, and making the stops that his critics said he couldn't. "You have to commend (Crawford) on his composure and how he persevered over the last three games," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville said. "Winning the (previous series against the Red Wings) was big for him and for us; great job by him." Chicago star Patrick Kane said Crawford was "unbelievable" against Detroit, adding "He's a top goaltender in the league and he's proven that every game this year and through the playoffs, too. We're lucky to have him. He takes up a lot of space, a lot of room."

Corey Crawford now has a 7-2 record in elimination games.
Crawford just won three in a row against the Detroit Red Wings. Although goaltending was seen as Chicago's weak link going into the season, Crawford has been great in the playoffs with a 1.70 GAA and .938 save percentage. That being said, he has his work cut out for him in a duel against Kings netminder Jonathan Quick.

Corey Crawford made 26 saves as the Blackhawks defeated the Wings 2-1 in overtime in Game 7 of their second-round series Wednesday night.
The Presidents' Trophy winners keep their season alive, winning three straight games in the series to advance. Corey Crawford gave up his only goal 26 seconds into the second period. He now has a 1.78 goals-against average and .935 save percentage in the playoffs. Crawford will have to keep that up because Jonathan Quick has been nearly unbeatable for the Kings, for the second straight season. The four remaining teams in the playoffs are the last four Stanley Cup winners.

Corey Crawford stopped 35 of 38 shots in Chicago's 4-3 Game 6 win Monday night.
Crawford might have given up three goals, but he might have been the best player on the ice for Chicago. Crawford made some very big saves to keep Chicago in the game at the end of the second and helped protect the lead in the third period. With every win, Crawford is changing the public perception of him in the postseason. Game 7 is scheduled for Wednesday night in Chicago.

Corey Crawford turned aside 25 of 26 shots in a 4-1 victory.
Crawford has allowed just a goal in each of his last two starts. With this victory, the Blackhawks have forced a Game 6. Crawford was regarded as the Blackhawks weak link going into this season, but he's been superb in the postseason. If Chicago manages to come back and win their series against the Detroit Red Wings, it will likely be largely because of Crawford's efforts.

Corey Crawford admitted that when it comes to the Blackhawks "everyone's a little pissed off."
Chicago has now lost three straight games to Detroit after taking their second-round opener. "I thought we played well again. It just seems like we can't get bounces," Crawford said of their 2-0 loss on Thursday. Crawford can't really be faulted for their latest loss after stopping 25 of 26 shots. With that in mind, it would be shocking if Ray Emery started on Saturday.

Corey Crawford turned away 25 of 26 shots Thursday, but was saddled with a loss in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Red Wings.
This result was far from being Crawford's fault, but given the three-game slide the Blackhawks are currently suffering through there's a chance we could see Ray Emery between the pipes for Game Five Saturday.

Corey Crawford will start in goal for the Blackhawks in Game 4 Thursday night.
He has lost his past two appearances while surrendering seven goals, but Chicago is sticking with him. Prior to Ray Emery's injury there was some talk of the Hawks using two goaltenders in the playoffs, but Emery's ailment and Crawford's solid play had stopped those conversations.

Corey Crawford allowed three goals on 30 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks lost 3-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.
It's hard to blame Crawford for this one considering two of the goals were of the highlight-reel variety. Overall, the Hawks and Crawford played pretty well but were doomed by a couple bad penalties in the third period and a questionable goalie interference call that negated what would've tied the game at 2-2. With the loss, Crawford and the Hawks fell behind 2-1 in the series and have an obviously important Game 4 coming up in Detroit on Thursday night.

Corey Crawford will get the start in goal Monday for the Blackhawks.
Crawford gave up four goals on 30 shots Saturday and there was some thought that coach Joel Quenneville might go to backup Ray Emery but Quenneville said "We're fine with Corey". Crawford is 5-2 in the playoffs with a 1.64 GAA and a .937 save percentage. Keep him in goal if you have him in your pool.

Corey Crawford kicked out 26 of 30 shots in a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.
This is just the second time Crawford has allowed three or more goals in a 2013 playoff contest and, not coincidentally, the second time Chicago has been defeated in their postseason run. The pressure is now on Chicago to capture at least one of the next two games in Detroit to reclaim their home ice advantage in the second round. It's worth noting that the Blackhawks actually had a better road record in the regular season (18-4-2) than the Red Wings had home record (13-7-4).

Corey Crawford was upbeat after Chicago's 4-1 victory over Detroit.
"I thought that was probably our best game of the postseason so far," said goaltender Corey Crawford. "We had a lot of pressure, put lot of pucks on net and we were skating great. It was one of our better performances." It might not be surprising to hear a player speak positively after a victory, but keep in mind the Blackhawks have been very hard on themselves. Even after outscoring Minnesota 8-1 in the final two games of the first round, there was plenty of talk about the need for them to get better. For them to express this level of satisfaction in a victory is actually a bit of change of pace for them.

Corey Crawford made 20 saves as Chicago defeated Detroit 4-3 in the first game of their second-round series Wednesday night.
Crawford really never had to be a difference maker tonight for the Blackhawks because of how much zone time his teammates had in the other end of the ice. He allowed the goal in a seven-shot first period, then faced five and nine shots, respectively, over the next two frames. Crawford has a 1.27 goals-against average and .950 save percentage in the postseason and remains a very strong play in playoff fantasy pools.

The Detroit Red Wings will be facing a tough netminder in the second round in Corey Crawford.
There were plenty of doubters heading into the playoffs as to whether or not Corey Crawford would be able to play well in the post-season but Crawford excelled against the Wild as he was 4-1 with a 1.32 GAA and a .950 save percentage. He has been sensational against the Red Wings during his career as he is 11-2-0 with a 1.82 goals-against average and .943 save percentage. The Red Wings may be in tough against Chicago if Crawford continues to be on his game.

Corey Crawford leads the NHL with a 1.32 GAA in five playoff games.
Crawford almost posted a .950 save percentage to lead the Blackhawks past the Minnesota Wild. He was superb in the regular season and has dashed any fear that he would collapse under the weight of the playoffs. Chicago has the potential to win the Stanley Cup this season and that's partially due to Crawford.

Corey Crawford wasn't tested much Thursday night but the goaltender was solid when he had to be in the Chicago Blackhawks' series-winning 5-1 rout of the Minnesota Wild.
The Wild never gave the Hawks much competition in this opening-round series, which Chicago took Thursday. Crawford, who stopped all 25 shots he faced in Chicago's 3-0 shutout over the Wild Tuesday, turned aside 19 of the 20 Minnesota fired at him Thursday. Crawford has his share of doubters but he was solid in most of this lopsided series, surrendering only seven goals in the five games.

Corey Crawford stopped all 25 shots he faced in Chicago's 3-0 Game 4 victory over Minnesota on Tuesday.
Crawford has been on his game throughout the series, having allowed just six goals over the first four games. He's continued the momentum he built during the regular season, and has led the Blackhawks to a commanding 3-1 series lead. Look for Crawford to shut down any Wild attempts to make a comeback in this series.

Corey Crawford played well but lost as his Chicago Blackhawks fell 3-2 in OT to the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 on Sunday.
Crawford stopped 34 out of 37 shots, so it would be surprising if Ray Emery - who's attempting to recover from an injury - ends up replacing him. A second consecutive loss could change that, however.

Corey Crawford stopped 26 of 28 Wild shots en route to a 5-2 win in Friday's Game 2.
Minnesota's second goal didn't come until the game was pretty well in hand with the Blackhawks leading 4-1 and less than four minutes left in the third period. Crawford has now stopped 52 of 55 shots as the Blackhawks have a 2-0 lead in the series as the teams head back to Minnesota.

Corey Crawford allowed one goal on 27 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory against Minnesota in Tuesday's playoff opener.
The heavily Hawks were given all they could handle by the Wild, but they ended up securing a 1-0 lead in the series with the win. Crawford permitted a bit of a softy early in the first period to spot Minnesota a 1-0 lead in the contest, but he was solid the rest of the way.

Corey Crawford is expected to start in net for Tuesday's Game 1.
Backup Ray Emery has already been ruled out with a lower-body injury, making Crawford's starting status a pretty strong assumption. Crawford had an excellent regular season, but we're curious to see how he performs during the playoffs.

Corey Crawford and Ray Emery have won the William Jennings Trophy, awarded to the goaltenders whose team allowed the least amount of goals.
The Blackhawks allowed only 102 goals and were tied heading into Sunday with the Ottawa Senators who then gave up two to the Bruins, giving the Jennings to Crawford and Emery. A side note: the Blackhawks won it during the last lockout shortened season as they were the Jennings winner in 1994-95. Congratulations to Crawford and Emery on winning.

Corey Crawford stopped 25 of 26 shots in Chicago's 3-1 win over Calgary Friday night.
The Chƒteauguay, Qu‚bec native has shared the Blackhawks' goal with Ray Emery all year, but Crawford has proven to be a quality number one goaltender after a rough sophomore campaign.

Corey Crawford is expected to play between the pipes on Friday.
Crawford was the first goaltender off the ice this morning, which is usually a good indication of who will start. Chicago has already secured the Presidents' Trophy, so they're just getting ready for the playoffs at this point.

Corey Crawford didn't win the game Wednesday, but he stopped all 14 shots he saw as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1.
Ray Emery started the game and received the win despite leaving early win an injury. If Emery's hurt, Crawford could very well play in both of Chicago's final two contests.

Corey Crawford made 29 saves in the Blackhawks 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks.
Many analysts question whether Crawford can preform in the playoffs, but for this season he has been magnificent with a sparkiling 2.03 GAA and 0.923 save percentage and 18-5-5 record. Ray Emery has taken too many starts away from him and there are very few believers in Crawford to garner proper Vezina consideration, but the numbers certainly dictate he should be. Start him with confidence.

Corey Crawford is expected to get the start in goal for Chicago Monday.
Backup Ray Emery is still on the shelf so the Blackhawks will likely go back to Crawford, leaving Carter Hutton on the bench since they do not want to give their opponents, the Vancouver Canucks any advantage heading into the playoffs. Crawford is 18-4-5 with a 1.99 GAA and a .924 save percentage. Start him with confidence tonight.

Corey Crawford faced 31 shots and made 29 saves, but it wasn't enough as Chicago fell 3-2 in the shootout against the Coyotes on Saturday night.
Crawford snapped a streak of earning points in six straight games (5-0-1), though he's now given up six goals over his last two starts. Crawford has a 2.00 goals-against average and .923 save percentage on the year.

Corey Crawford was not spectacular but was good enough to spearhead the Hawks to a 5-4 overtime win over Nashville.
He turned aside 23 of 27 shots in the victory and now boasts a very impressive 18-4-4 record.

Corey Crawford stopped all 30 St. Louis Blues shots as the Chicago Blackhawks won 2-0 on Sunday.
That's his third shutout of the 2013 season, pushing his overall record to 17-4-4 with a .926 save percentage and a 1.92 GAA. The Blackhawks can't really go wrong with either Crawford or Ray Emery in net during this campaign.

Corey Crawford stopped 27 of 29 shots in Chicago's 3-2 shootout win over Detroit Friday night.
The Chƒteauguay, Qu‚bec native has shared the Blackhawks' goal with Ray Emery all year, but Crawford has proven to be a quality number one goaltender after a rough sophomore campaign. Crawford still remains a solid play for your fantasy team suiting up for a very strong Chicago squad.

Corey Crawford will tend to Chicago's crease Friday night against Detroit.
He has shared the Blackhawks' goal with Ray Emery all year and doesn't believe there's a goaltending controversy there. "We're winning hockey games. We're both playing well. I see it as a positive thing," he said. "That's exactly what you want is both goalies playing well. You don't want your coach to be afraid to put somebody in. I look it as a good thing for us."

Corey Crawford is expected to get the start in goal Tuesday when the Blackhawks take on Minnesota.
Crawford is 15-4-4 this season with a 2.01 GAA and a .922 save percentage. Even though his GAA is fourth best in the NHL while his save percentage is 10th best, there are still plenty of people who think that the Blackhawks have a problem between the pipes. Let Crawford's stats speak for them self and continue to put him in your fantasy lineup with confidence.

Goalie Corey Crawford faced only 22 shots in regulation and overtime but he and the Chicago Blackhawks were beaten 4-3 in a shootout by the visiting St. Louis Blues Thursday night.
Crawford, who has been stellar most of the season, was attempting to win his third consecutive game.

Corey Crawford will play between the pipes on Thursday.
Crawford will be going for his third straight win. He has a 1.97 GAA and .925 save percentage in 22 games this season.

Corey Crawford turned aside 25 of 27 shots in Chicago's 3-2 shootout win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night.
The Chƒteauguay, Qu‚bec native has proven to be a quality No. 1 goaltender this season for the Blackhawks after his rough sophomore campaign. Crawford has struggled of late but he still remains a solid play for your fantasy team suiting up for a very strong Chicago squad.

Corey Crawford is expected to start on Monday.
Corey ended a two-game losing streak on Sunday by stopping 33 of 34 shots against the Detroit Red Wings. He has a 1.97 GAA and .925 save percentage in 21 games this season.

Corey Crawford almost shut the Detroit Red Wings out on Sunday, but settled for the 7-1 Chicago Blackhawks win.
Cory Emmerton spoiled Crawford's bid with about 30 seconds left in the game. Still, it was an excellent performance by Crawford, who stopped 33 out of 34 shots to improve his record to 14-4-3 this season.

Corey Crawford will start in Sunday's contest against Detroit.
Chicago will be looking to bounce back after losing three of their last four contests. Crawford got off to a tremendous start this season, but he's struggled lately with a 2.89 GAA and .891 save percentage in eight games this month.

Corey Crawford turned aside 31 of 36 shots in Chicago's 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
The Chƒteauguay, Qu‚bec native has proven to be a quality No. 1 goaltender this season for the Blackhawks after his rough sophomore campaign. Crawford has struggled of late but he still remains a solid play for your fantasy team suiting up for a very strong Chicago squad. The Blackhawks play on Tuesday so it is expected that Ray Emery will get the start tomorrow.

Corey Crawford will get the start Monday when the Blackhawks take on the Los Angeles Kings.
The Blackhawks play back-to-back games Monday and Tuesday so it is expected that Ray Emery will get the start Tuesday. Crawford is 13-3-3 this season with a 1.86 GAA and a .926 save percentage but has struggled of late, giving up 14 goals in his last five games while going 2-3-0.

The Anaheim Ducks handed Corey Crawford his third regulation loss of 2013 as the Chicago Blackhawks lost 4-2 on Wednesday.
Crawford allowed three goals on 25 shots, although it's hard to blame him for the defeat. Overall, his record is 13-3-3 during the 2012-13 campaign.

Corey Crawford will probably start against the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.
Crawford has a 13-2-3 record, 1.79 GAA, and .929 save percentage in 18 games this season. Remember when goaltending was regarded as the Blackhawks' greatest weakness and they were often pegged as a potential suitor for Vancouver's Roberto Luongo? Crawford has certainly done a lot to restore people's faith in him after his rough sophomore campaign.

Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks earned a shootout win Thursday after the netminder blocked 29 of 30 shots through regulation and overtime.
More importantly, Crawford stopped two of three Blue Jackets shooters in the shootout to garner a victory. His records stands at 12-2-3 after the win.

Corey Crawford will start for Chicago on Thursday.
Crawford will be looking to end the Blackhawks' two-game losing streak. He has a 1.91 GAA and .925 save percentage in 16 games this season.

Corey Crawford allowed five goals on 19 shots in just two periods of work as the sub .500 Colorado Avalanche hammered the Blackhawks 6-2 at home to halt Chicago's record breaking point streak to start a season.
Jonathan Toews gave the Hawks an early lead but Crawford, who was magnificent during the streak (11-0-5, 1.53 GAA, .940 save percentage) broke down and allowed four consecutive goals in the second period. Ray Emery replaced him to start the third where the Hawks narrowed the gap to 5-2, but that was the closest they would come as a lively Pepsi Centre in Denver chanted "End the streak" in the final minutes.

Corey Crawford will play between the pipes on Friday.
Crawford will attempt to extend Chicago's historic points streak to 25 games (or 31 if you include the end of the 2011-12 campaign). He has a 1.53 GAA and .940 save percentage in 14 starts this season.

Corey Crawford turned aside 20 of 23 shots in Chicago's 5-3 win over Minnesota on Tuesday night.
It was a rather sub-par performance for Crawford, who has been stellar so far this season. He's earned wins in six of his past seven starts, allowing just nine goals in that stretch. He has ascended into top fantasy goaltender status, and there is no reason to believe he'll slow down so long as Chicago remains almost unbeatable.

Corey Crawford was the first off the ice at Tuesday's morning skate and is the likely starter tonight.
Crawford had a stellar return from injury Sunday, stopping 32 out of 33 shots in a 2-1 shootout win over Detroit. Ray Emery also played very well while Crawford was sidelined, but it appears he will return to his role as the backup. Crawford should be started in all formats regardless of opponent.

Corey Crawford had a great return from what looked like a very brief upper-body injury on Sunday, helping the Chicago Blackhawks earn a 2-1 shootout win against the Detroit Red Wings.
Crawford stopped 32 out of 33 shots to improve his record to 10-0-3. Crawford has stopped 111 of the last 114 shots he's seen since Feb. 10.

Corey Crawford will be in goal for the Blackhawks when they take on Detroit Sunday afternoon.
There was concern that Crawford had suffered a re-aggravation of the upper body injury that kept him out of the lineup earlier this season, but he appears good to go for this big divisional matchup. Ray Emery will resume his role as the primary backup.

Corey Crawford is "fine," according to coach Joel Quenneville, but Ray Emery will receive the start in net Friday night.
Crawford left at the end of the first period on Thursday with an upper-body injury. "He didn't seem too bad after the game and he was fine this morning so he's good to go," Quenneville said. Emery is 8-0-0 with a 1.92 goals-against average and .931 save percentage on the year.

Corey Crawford departed at the end of the first period on Thursday night with an upper-body injury.
The netminder appeared to almost lose his balance and nearly fall forward as he came out of the net at the end of the first. "I don't think there was a defining moment or blow," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. Crawford missed four games for an upper-body injury earlier in the month, but Quenneville said this injury is unrelated. He is day to day for now.

Corey Crawford was replaced by Ray Emery at the start of the second period in Thursday's game against the Blues.
Crawford stopped all six shots he faced in the first period and held a 1-0 advantage after the frame, but didn't come out of the locker room to begin the second. There is no word on the reason for Crawford's absence, but it's reasonable to think he may have re-aggravated the upper body injury that kept him out of the lineup for 12 days earlier in the month. We'll pass along more information as it becomes available.

Corey Crawford will start for Chicago Thursday night versus St. Louis.
He pitched a 28-save shutout win against Columbus in his first game back from an upper-body injury this past Sunday. The Hawks are the best team in the league right now and Crawford has been a very pleasant surprise for fantasy owners who took a chance on him at the start of the year.

Corey Crawford notched his second shutout of the season as Chicago took down Columbus on Sunday night 1-0.
Crawford didn't miss a beat after being out the last 12 days with an upper-body injury, making 28 saves. With an 8-0-3 record, 1.65 goals-against average and .935 save percentage, Crawford has emerged as a rock-solid number-one option in fantasy leagues this year. Enjoy it.

Corey Crawford has been cleared to return to action from his upper-body injury.
He returned to practice on Thursday and appears as though he will back up Ray Emery on Friday night against San Jose.

Corey Crawford (upper body) practiced with his Chicago teammates on Thursday.
He has not played since getting kneed in the head on Feb. 12 against Anaheim, so it's encouraging to see him back on the ice. However, it's still unclear when he'll be able to return to action.

Corey Crawford (upper body) skated again Tuesday and is expected to do the same Wednesday.
The Blackhawks have been incredibly light on the updates regarding Crawford's condition. All fantasy owners can do is sit and wait for something more definitive. Ray Emery will get the start again Tuesday night.

The Chicago Blackhawks gave a slight update on Corey Crawford's condition, stating that he's "progressing" with his upper-body injury.
Still, he remains day-to-day, so Ray Emery gets at least Sunday's start. It seems like the Blackhawks have managed to dominate no matter who is in net, but fantasy owners would love to keep banking on Crawford, a serious steal so far this season.

Corey Crawford (upper body) will not be available for Sunday's game.
There's been no change in Crawford's status, according to Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. In other words, Crawford should still be regarded as day-to-day.

Corey Crawford is out with an upper body injury and is being listed as day-to-day.
Crawford wasn't expected to start on Friday even before this happened, but his status Sunday's game is unknown. He's been a huge part of the Blackhawks' early success with a 1.65 GAA and .935 save percentage in 10 games.

Corey Crawford didn't join the Chicago Blackhawks for the start of Friday's morning skate.
Chicago has already taken the step of calling up goaltender Henrik Karlsson, so we're going to err on the side of caution and list Crawford as day-to-day. That being said, Ray Emery was projected to start anyways on Friday, so even if there's just a minor problem, the Blackhawks might have just decided to give him the night off entirely.

Corey Crawford lost just his third game of the year on Tuesday night, as the Chicago Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Anaheim Ducks in a shootout.
Coming off of a shutout against Nashville on Sunday, Crawford put together another quality performance against the Ducks. He earned the first star of the contest, turning aside 29 of the 31 shots he faced. Unfortunately, he was subject to two goals in the shootout. However, Crawford has yet to lose in regulation in 10 games this season. He's emerged as a top fantasy goaltending option.

Look for Corey Crawford to get the start in goal for Chicago Tuesday.
It will be the first game back at the United Center for Chicago after a six-game road trip and Crawford should go against the Ducks who are 8-2-1 this season. Crawford is 7-0-2 with a 1.62 GAA and a .935 save percentage. He has been a top-three goalie this season in the NHL, far better than his ADP was before the season started.

Corey Crawford's shutout on Sunday was his first since April 21, 2011.
That was a playoff game as he whitewashed the Canucks 5-0 but you have to go back another month to March 23 for his last regular season shutout. Crawford has been outstanding this season with a 7-0-2 record, a 1.62 GAA and a .935 save percentage. Needless to say, he is a must start in all fantasy pools that use goaltending stats.

Corey Crawford stopped all 17 shots the Predators fired in his direction in a 3-0 shutout win on Sunday.
Coach Joel Quenneville clearly made the right call by going back to Crawford after Ray Emery had recently played a couple of effective games. With the Blackhawks rolling as they have been, Crawford is a fantastic fantasy commodity.

Corey Crawford will be between the pipes for Chicago when they take on the Predators on Sunday.
Ray Emery played another solid game in defeat of the Coyotes on Thursday, however coach Joel Quenneville has chosen to go back to his number one starter in Crawford. "We're going to ride him," Quenneville said. "Ray has done a great job so it's a good situation to be in where both guys get the net. Corey is going to get the bulk of it but both guys deserve to play."

Corey Crawford turned aside 30 of the 33 shots he faced, as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Tuesday evening.
After two straight overtime losses, Crawford bounced back with a solid effort against the Sharks. All three goals came in the first period, but he settled down from there. He remains undefeated in regulation this season. Fantasy owners should be very pleased with Crawford's performance so far. Continue riding him until Chicago is slows down.

Corey Crawford will play between the pipes on Tuesday.
Crawford has lost his last two starts in overtime. That's hardly been his fault though and he has allowed just 12 goals in seven games.

Corey Crawford stopped 21 of the 22 shots he faced in regulation, but Jordan Schroeder's goal in the fourth round of the shootout was the difference in the Blackhawks' 2-1 loss to Vancouver.
Crawford still hasn't lost in regulation and is one of the pleasant surprises of 2013 thus far with a 5-0-2 record, .934 save percentage and 1.66 goals against average.

Corey Crawford is the probable netminder for Chicago's game against the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.
Crawford hasn't allowed more than two goals in any of his first six starts. He's had success against the Vancouver Canucks in the past, despite the fact that his team came up short against them in the 2011 playoffs. Still, this should serve to be a big test to see if Crawford's in the midst of an early hot streak or has genuinely turned a corner after his rough sophomore campaign.

Corey Crawford sticked aside 23 shots in the Blackhawks' 3-2 loss in the shootout to the Wild on Wednesday night.
Even with the loss, Chicago (6-0-1) has earned a point in every game this season. Crawford is really rebounding nicely this season; he hasn't given up more than two goals in any of his six starts. Start him with confidence until his performance dictates otherwise.

Corey Crawford is looking to stay consistent and focused this season after struggling in 2011-12.
Crawford had a 2.72 GAA and .903 save percentage in 57 games last season. "I felt I played great hockey at times, but then some other times it was below-average," Crawford said. "You can't do that. You've got to be good every night and give your guys a chance. This year, I've been able to stay pretty focused all game." Eventually, Crawford will have a rough start and the question will be how he responds to it. So far though, he's been the ideal fantasy goaltender.

It looks like Corey Crawford will get the start in net Wednesday night.
Crawford was selected as the NHL's second star of the week Monday after an exceptional start to the season. He's start all but one game for Chicago this season, turning in a 1.78 GAA and a .933 save percentage in five straight wins. We'll let you know if anything changes between now and the drop of the puck Wednesday.

Corey Crawford has been selected as the second star of the week by the NHL.
The Chicago keeper has posted five straight wins to start the 2013 season to go with a 1.78 goals-against average and a .933 save percentage. It's been a great turnaround for Crawford so far after he struggled with consistency last season and the Blackhawks are giving him plenty of support offensively.

Corey Crawford defended 29 of 30 shots against the Red Wings in a 2-1 overtime victory Sunday night.
Crawford could be on the verge of becoming one of the most valuable commodities in fantasy hockey if he can manage to be even average in goal thanks to his being surrounded by an incredible supporting cast. He now holds a perfect 5-0-0 record on the season.

Corey Crawford did just enough in Chicago's 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
He made 24 saves in his fourth win of the year. After a down 2011-12 season (2.72 goals-against average and .903 save percentage), it was hard to count on Crawford this season. But he's been much improved this season (eight goals allowed) and is a solid play as the Hawks stay hot.

Corey Crawford will start in Saturday's game against Columbus.
Crawford has a 1.98 GAA and .923 save percentage in three starts this season. Obviously, it's risky to try and read into a sample size that small, but so far he's rebounding nicely from his sophomore slump.

Goalie Corey Crawford blocked 21 of 23 shots to help the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Stars 3-2 in overtime in Dallas Thursday night.
Crawford improved to 3-0 in the young NHL season and has a goals-against average of 2.00 -- not bad, especially when you consider his inconsistency last season.

Corey Crawford will probably play between the pipes on Thursday.
Crawford will be looking to continue his hot start to the season. He has a 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage in two games.

Corey Crawford stopped 32 of the 34 shots he faced in Chicago's 3-2 win over St. Louis on Tuesday night.
After disappointing last year, Crawford is off to a great start. He has outplayed Jonathan Quick and Brian Elliott, two of last year's best Western Conference goalies, in his first two appearances this year. He is showing signs of being a reliable fantasy goaltender. Owners should be pleased with the results so far.

Corey Crawford will be back in net for the Chicago Blackhawks in Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Blues.
Crawford made 21 saves and allowed two goals in the season opener against the Kings on Saturday. Ray Emery got the start in Sunday's contest against Phoenix and allowed four goals on 29 shots. Crawford's job is by no means iron clad, but he has a clear edge over Emery at the moment.

Corey Crawford is happy with the way he played in the season opener.
The Blackhawks goalie made 21 saves and gave up two goals in the win over the Kings. He was a big disappointment last year, and his mindset is key to a bounce back year. "That's the best start you can ask for, for a first game like that," Crawford said. "All around everyone battled hard and it was just a solid game. I was seeing the puck really well and was focused. On scrambles I felt like I was following the puck well and moving side to side."