2008–09 Chicago Blackhawks season facts for kids
The 2008–09 Chicago Blackhawks season is the team's 82nd season in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Regular season
| Central Division | GP | W | L | OTL | GF | GA | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| y-Detroit Red Wings | 82 | 51 | 21 | 10 | 295 | 244 | 112 |
| x-Chicago Blackhawks | 82 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 264 | 216 | 104 |
| x-St. Louis Blues | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 233 | 233 | 92 |
| x-Columbus Blue Jackets | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 226 | 230 | 92 |
| e-Nashville Predators | 82 | 40 | 34 | 8 | 213 | 233 | 88 |
GP – Games Played W – Wins L – Losses OTL – OT/Shootout Losses GF – Goals For GA – Goals Against PTS – Points
* – Division Leader x – Clinched Playoff spot y – Clinched Division z – Clinched Conference p – Clinched Presidents' Trophy e – Eliminated from Playoff Contention
Playoffs
The Blackhawks beat the Calgary Flames in the Conference Quarter-Finals 4 games to 2, and the Vancouver Canucks 4 games to 2 in the Conference Semi-Finals, but lost to the Detroit Red Wings in the Conference Finals 1 game to 4.
| Preceded by 2007–08 Chicago Blackhawks season |
Chicago Blackhawks 2008-09 season |
Succeeded by 2009–10 Chicago Blackhawks season |
Images for kids
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The Blackhawks signed defenseman Brian Campbell, seen here with the San Jose Sharks, to the largest contract in team history.
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The 2009 NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
