Corey Crawford took heat last year for the Blackhawks' struggles. One year later, his play has been the leading force behind Chicago's return to the Stanley Cup Final.

Corey Crawford has played exceptionally well in the Stanley Cup Playoffs thus far, and Sunday night he added a new role to his name: captain support leader.

The Kings' offense could only put two shots on Corey Crawford in the first period, but led 1-0. Things evened out for the Blackhawks on the scoreboard, but the L.A. offense did not.

Corey Crawford 's ability to shrug off a goal and maintain his composure has been a main key in the Blackhawks' 2013 successes throughout both the regular season and playoffs.

Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.

Behind Patrick Sharp's two goals and Corey Crawford 's 25 saves, the Blackhawks shut out the Wild, 3-0 in Game 4. Chicago is now one win away from moving on to the Western Conference Semifinals.

With the playoffs just one day away, Comcast SportsNet's Chris Boden discusses the Blackhawks goaltenders' impressive season and how this year could define Corey Crawford .

Corey Crawford and Ray Emery were awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy today, given to the goaltenders who allow the fewest goals in a season.

Corey Crawford came on to relieve the injured Ray Emery Wednesday night in Edmonton and came up with arguably the save of his career.

As the Blackhawks look to take on the Phoenix Coyotes Saturday night at the United Center, Hawks goalie Corey Crawford will get the start but the roster remains plagued by more than a few injuries.

Corey Crawford will get the start on Friday as backup goaltender Ray Emery recovers from a lower-body injury. Patrick Sharp will not be playing against the Predators.

Bryan Bickell recorded the first goal of the game and Marian Hossa scored a short-hander and Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks went on to shut out the Blues on Sunday.

Dave Bolland has rejoined his teammates and Patrick Sharp stayed behind as the Blackhawks traveled to St. Louis. Corey Crawford has the start in net Sunday afternoon.

Hawks Insider Tracey Meyers reports on the status of Crawford , Bolland for Friday night's game against the Red Wings.

After Wednesday's practice, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Patrick Sharp still isn't ready to return, but Marian Hossa will likely be back. Corey Crawford gets the start vs. the Blues.

Corey Crawford gets the nod in goal as the Blackhawks head to Columbus to take on a dangerous Blue Jackets team that has won five of its last six and has battled the Hawks well all year.