The Chicago Blackhawks, at 6-6-3, are still fifth in the Central Division after 15 games of the 2022-23 campaign. While one of the teams below them was expected to be there — the Arizona Coyotes — the other two were not.
One of those is the St. Louis Blues, who the Blackhawks will host at the United Center on Wednesday night.
After starting the season 3-0, St. Louis lost eight in a row. The Blues are back on the right foot now after winning three straight, but they remain at the bottom of the division standings.