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A win above all else

Sure they have issues, but as Olympic break nears, Hawks should just keep it simple

Updated: February 10, 2010, 12:38 PM ET
By Jon Greenberg | ESPNChicago.com

CHICAGO -- There is no goaltending controversy for the Chicago Blackhawks: Tony O is still No. 1.

Hall of Fame goalie Tony Esposito had his own night Tuesday, complete with a pregame ceremony, free hats and plenty of adulation, as a full house battled wintry conditions to get a penultimate look at the Hawks before the Olympic break.

Antti Niemi night? That might be awhile in the making.

After a rough first period, Niemi might have wondered ...

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