The Morning After: Bulls, 'Hawks Losing Streaks Hit 3
By Marcus Gilmer in News on Feb 6, 2010 4:30PM
Blackhawks Fall To Phoenix
The Blackhawks appear to be struggling towards the two-week Olympic break, losing their third straight game last night, this one a 2-1 shoot-out loss to Phoenix. A rare goal from Colin Fraser got the Blackhawks on the board early, giving them a 1-0 lead. That lead held until late in the second when Phoenix got the equalizer from Radim Vrbata. After a scoreless third period and overtime, the game went to shoot-out where Jonathan Toews scored for the 'Hawks in the first round but neither Patrick Kane or Marian Hossa could find the net and the Coyotes scored twice, giving them the victory. Huet had 21 saves on 22 shots, allowing only the power play goal to Phoenix but allowed both goals in the shoot-out. Despite the three-straight losses, the Blackhawks remain solidly in second place in the Western Conference as they await the two-week break. But first, they travel to St. Louis tonight to take on the Blues (7 p.m., CSN).
Bulls Struggle, Lose To Atlanta
Like their United Center roommates, the Bulls lost their third straight game last night as they struggled against Atlanta who pulled away for the 91-81 win. The Bulls trailed for most of the game before pulling ahead by six at the end of the third quarter. But Atlanta promptly took control again in the fourth, overpowering the Bulls. Luol Deng lead the Bulls with 20 points and Derrick Rose added 19. Despite the losing streak and their 23-25 record, the Bulls are still in the playoff hunt, sitting as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. There's no rest, though, as they return home to face Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat tonight (7 p.m., WGN).