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Friday, April 26
The Blackhawks turn back the Calgary Flames with a 4-1 victory Monday night to win their first-round NHL playoff series. It's the first time the Hawks have advanced to the conference semifinals since 1996. They now face the Vancouver Canucks in Round 2. While the dates haven't been set yet, here's something to get you in the mood.