Savard took over from the fired Trent Yawney on Nov. 27 and the team won three straight games.
The 36th coach in team history is now under contract through 2007-08.
Sid Abel, in 1952, is the only other man to win his first three games as the Blackhawks coach.
It's another travel day, with the Tampa Bay Lightning holding off the Colorado Avalanche for an important Game 5 win to keep the season alive. Here's what the teams had to say on Saturday.
Luke Richardson has paid his dues in the coaching business, and now he's tasked with bringing the Chicago Blackhawks back to playoff glory.
Ondrej Palat continues to roll as one of the most clutch playoff performers, scoring his 12th game-winning post-season goal on Friday. When it comes to playoff warriors, his teammates point to him as one of the best.
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