Blackhawks Need To Find Killer Instinct
Heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Blackhawks are holding onto a playoff spot by a tread. Down the stretch they're going to need to capitalize on every opportunity for a standings point.
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Heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Blackhawks are holding onto a playoff spot by a tread. Down the stretch they're going to need to capitalize on every opportunity for a standings point.
Last weekend was a big one for the Chicago Blackhawks, as they split a home and home with their divisional rivals the Nashville Predators, and this weekend will be just as big but a little different.
After a slow start, the Chicago Blackhawks are finally starting to show signs that they're still the same team that won the Stanley Cup last season. And it has everything to do with comfort.
If the season ended today, the Chicago Blackhawks would be in the playoffs. This is something that could not have been said just one week ago.
The Chicago Blackhawks have won three games in a row. But the impressive thing hasn't been the number of games, but the way they've won them.
The Chicago Blackhawks haven't been able to maintain a high level of play for long stretches this season. At times they show flashes of last year's dominance, but overall have struggled to get standings points.
A sense a panic has come across Blackhawks' fans this season. Into the second half of the season, their team is outside of the playoffs looking in. But if Blackhawks history can be repeated, then not all is lost.
If the NHL regular season were to end today, the defending Stanley Cup champions would be sitting at home watching the playoffs on TV.
The Blackhawks have struggled all season long. Despite battling injuries, dealing with a new roster and poor play, the Blackhawks are still in the playoff hunt. But time might not be on their side.
The Blackhawks have faced plenty of adversity this season. Injuries and a new roster haven't made their title defense any easier than it would normally be.
