Sarah Kwak

Joined: Dec 11, 2013

Writer-Reporter, Sports Illustrated Sarah Kwak joinedSports Illustrated as an editorial intern in 2006 before being hired full-time as a reporter in June 2007. A graduate of Duke University, she covered the school's storied athletics program, including three Duke-UNC meetings in Cameron Indoor Stadium and a trip to the Sweet 16. Since then, she has shifted focus from the hard-court to the ice rink, primarily covering the NHL, but she has also covered golf and two Olympics (Vancouver—2010 and London–2012) for SI and SI.com. She lives in New York, well within walking distance to at least four Chipotle locations.

Trojan Forces: Celebrating (Albeit Belatedly) the 'Women of Troy'

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Sports Illustrated Vault: Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook’s first Stanley Cup with the Blackhawks in 2010 presaged a dynasty.

Blackhawks down Lightning in Game 6 for third Stanley Cup in six seasons

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Duncan Keith led the Blackhawks to a 2–0 win over the Lightning in Game 6 on Monday night, helping Chicago capture its third Stanley Cup in six seasons.

Depth propels Blackhawks to Game 5 win over Bolts, one away from Cup

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Antoine Vermette's third period goal lifted the Blackhawks to a 2–1 win over the Lightning in Game 5, putting Chicago one win away from taking home the Stanley Cup.

Mental game now key as Stanley Cup Final becomes best of three

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The Blackhawks and Lightning are making an art of hiding injuries and battling mental fatigue as the Stanley Cup Final wears down.

Blackhawks knot Stanley Cup Final with win over Lightning in Game 4

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Brandon Saad's third-period goal lifted the Blackhawks to a 2–1 win over the Lightning in Game 4, knotting the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece.

Blackhawks hope Kimmo Timonen can solidify defense corps

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Blackhawks defenseman Kimmo Timonen is thrilled to get a chance to play in the Stanley Cup Final and continue his long quest for the championship.

Questions about health linger, but Ben Bishop, Lightning prevail in Game 3

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Ben Bishop and the Tampa Bay Lightning were tested in Game 3, but ultimately prevailed to take a 2-1 series lead over the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final.

Lightning show lesson learned with Game 2 win over Blackhawks

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Andrei Vasilevskiy earned a rare win as the Tampa Bay Lightning edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Victor Hedman coming into his own with Lightning in Stanley Cup final