Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford gloves a shot in the first period as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a glove save against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

North Aurora resident Valerie Shoger holds her seven-year-old daughter Emily as they get ready to watch the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. Patrick Kane is Emily's favorite player. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Partick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks spins around Fedor Tyutin #51 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Partick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks shoots against Steve Mason #1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Members of the Chicago Blackhawks line-up to congratulate Corey Crawford #50 after a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Brandon Saad #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks leaps over James Wisniewski #21 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: A member of the Chicago Blackhawks "Ice Crew" works during a break between the Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Fans cheer as members of the Chicago Blackhawks salute the crowd after a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 1-0. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Derick Brassard #16 of the Columbus Blue Jackets tries to get off a shot against Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Jared Boll #40 of the Columbus Blue Jackets chases down the puck under pressure from Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ryan Johansen #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets move to the puck at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Michal Rozsival #32 of the Chicago Blackhawks forces Derek MacKenzie #24 of the Columbus Blue Jackets into the boards at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Niklas Hjalmarsson #4 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ryan Johansen #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets collide against the boards at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: James Wisniewski #21 of the Columbus Blue Jackets slips and kicks the stick away from Marcus Kruger #16 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Brent Seabrook #7 of the Chicago Blackhawks pressures R.J. Umberger #18 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Brandon Saad #20 of the Chicago Blackhawks and Ryan Johansen #19 of the Columbus Blue Jackets battle for the puck at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Patrick Sharp #10 of the Chicago Blackhawks tries to control the puck after falling to his knees under pressure Derick Brassard #16 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Steve Mason #1 of the Columbus Blue Jackets ducks after the puck hits him in the head against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 24: Corey Crawford #50 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Center on February 24, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw (R) shoots the puck past Columbus goalie Steve Mason to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw (C) celebrates with his teammates after scoring to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw (R) shoots the puck past Columbus goalie Steve Mason to give the Hawks a 1-0 lead in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Goalie Corey Crawford and the Hawks keep the puck out of the net in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Goalie Corey Crawford guards the net as defenseman Johnny Oduya takes the puck away from Columbus winger RJ Umberger during the final minute of the third period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Goalie Corey Crawford and the Hawks keep the puck out of the net in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Columbus Blue Jackets NHL game Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Goalie Corey Crawford makes a blocker save as defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson waits for a rebound in the third period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Columbus goalie Steve Mason makes a save on a point blank shot by Hawks winger Marian Hossa in second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Columbus goalie Steve Mason makes a save on a rebound try by Hawks winger Marian Hossa in second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks defenseman Nick Leddy watches from the ice as teammate Brandon Saad battles Columbus winger RJ Umberger for control of the puck in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Brandon Saad falls as he loses control of the puck to Columbus center Mark Letestu in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shutout the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Patrick Kane was stopped by Columbus goalie Steve Mason after a strong drive to the net in the third period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Columbus goalie Steve Mason ducks after partially stopping a hard shot in the first period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw celebrates his goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks center Marcus Kruger attempts a wrap around shot in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw celebrates his goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks center Jonathan Toews is checked by Columbus defenseman Tim Erixon in front of the Columbus goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford gloves a shot in the first period of the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Columbus defensemen James Wisniewski (21) and Adrian Aucoin have the jump and control of the puck on a fallen Hawks winger Viktor Stalberg in the first period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks center Jonathan Toews (19) crashes the Columbus goal looking for a rebound chance in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks goalie Corey Crawford was awarded the number one star of the game for his shutout. The Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

North Aurora resident Valerie Shoger holds her seven-year-old daughter Emily as they get ready to watch the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. Patrick Kane is Emily's favorite player. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

North Aurora resident Valerie Shoger holds her seven-year-old daughter Emily as they get ready to watch the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. Patrick Kane is Emily's favorite player. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

North Aurora resident Valerie Shoger holds her seven-year-old daughter Emily as they get ready to watch the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. Patrick Kane is Emily's favorite player. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks center Jonathan Toews is checked by Columbus defenseman Tim Erixon in front of the Columbus goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw celebrates his goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Hawks winger Andrew Shaw celebrates his goal in the second period. The Chicago Blackhawks shut out the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford gloves a shot in the first period as the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday February 24, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times