Behind Crawford's career-high 48 saves, Blackhawks blank Canadiens, 2-0, for 5th straight win

MONTREAL - Playoffs or no playoffs, the Blackhawks already have accomplished something vital for any team but especially a relatively young one: They are playing important games deep into the season.

Coach Jeremy Colliton leaned heavily on his best players in January and February, building a couple of "loaded up" lines with the hope the Hawks could score their way back into