National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 2, Calgary 0
When: 8:30 PM ET, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Referees: Steve Kozari, Rob Martell
Linesmen: Jay Sharrers, Kiel Murchison
Attendance: 21790


Blackhawks 2, Flames 0: Ray Emery made 16 saves to remain perfect while defensemen Nick Leddy and Brent Seabrook scored as host Chicago avoided its first three-game losing streak.

Patrick Kane extended his point streak to seven games with a pair of assists for the Blackhawks, who have won 12 straight home meetings with the Flames - including the playoffs.

Emery stopped six shots in the first period, three in the second and seven in the third en route to his 12th career shutout and first since Feb. 1, 2010 - also against Calgary - while with Philadelphia. The veteran improved to 12-0-0 in 13 starts this season.

Leddy gave Emery all the offensive support he needed just over seven minutes into the game, when his shot from the left faceoff circle glanced off Miikka Kiprusoff's left pad and into the net. Seabrook doubled the lead with 2:12 remaining in the second as his shot from the right circle caromed off Calgary captain Jarome Iginla's stick and knuckled past the netminder.

Kiprusoff finished with 33 saves for the Flames, who are winless in a franchise-record 10 straight road games (0-9-1).

GAME NOTEBOOK: Chicago RW Marian Hossa missed his third straight game with an upper-body injury. ... Despite not having a no-trade clause in his contract, Kiprusoff reportedly has stated he will not report to a new team if he is dealt before next Wednesday's trade deadline due to family reasons. His wife gave birth to their second child last week. ... Calgary D Cory Sarich played in his 900th NHL game. ... Kane has collected five goals and nine assists during his point streak.

Top Game Performances
 
Calgary   Chicago
N/A Points Patrick Kane 2
N/A Goals Nick Leddy 1
N/A Assists Patrick Kane 2
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Miikka Kiprusoff .943 Save Percentage Ray Emery 1.000
Miikka Kiprusoff 33 Saves Ray Emery 16
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Calgary 16 0 0-4 5-5 10 32
Chicago 35 2 0-5 4-4 8 31
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game at home against Anaheim. The Blackhawks have a W/L % of .833 after a win and .571 after a loss.
  • Calgary will play their next game at home against Colorado. The Flames have a W/L % of .333 after a win and .444 after a loss.