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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

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Blackhawks' goalie Nikolai Khabibulin raises his arms in triumph as his teammates rush out to meet him as the Hawks defeat the Canucks 7-5. They now await the winner of the Red Wings-Ducks series in the Western Conference finals. (Tom Cruze/Sun-Times)

Hawks eliminate Canucks with 7-5 win in Game 6 The Blackhawks advanced to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1995 with a 7-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks tonight at the United Center. Patrick Kane led the way with a hat trick as the Hawks exploded for four goals in the decisive third period. They now await the winner of the Red Wings-Ducks series.

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