Coming off the heels of a 4-0 loss to the Panthers, the Blackhawks have another opportunity to leave the Sunshine State with points as they face the Lightning on Friday evening in Tampa Bay.
Jonathan Toews’ 1,000th game celebration on Thursday evening went about as well as any early 2000s Hawks result predating his arrival. And for Chicago, their path remains an uphill one, seeing the defending Stanley Cup Champions on the second night of a back-to-back.
The Lightning, just as their club name suggests, are quick, strong and fast.