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Toews wants more from himself, Hawks’ stars, tonight

Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 12: Jonathan Toews #19 of the Chicago Blackhawks smiles as he skates back to the bench after scoring the game-tying goal against the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center on April 12, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Redwings 3-2 in a shootout. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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After losing Game 3 on Sunday, Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews told his teammates that they “can’t be satisfied with that effort.”

As they get ready for tonight’s contest against the Minnesota Wild (9:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN), Toews put the pressure more specifically on the team’s top players.

“Your best players have to be your best players. Those guys have to be better, and first and foremost that includes myself when I say that,” Toews said. He added, “Guys like myself have to step up and be better. They’re playing well, they’re playing strong defensively. But we have to find a way around that.”

Toews hasn’t recorded a point in this series, due in part to Norris Trophy nominee Ryan Suter’s efforts.

“We’ve been fortunate to contain them but the series isn’t over. They’re good players; good players find ways to get points,” Suter said. “I’m trying to take away as much time and space.”

Suter has been averaging an unreal 32:42 minutes per game, so Toews and the Blackhawks are going to have to find ways to deal with him. At the same time, Chicago is still in a great position with a 2-1 series lead.