The first quarter of the Blackhawks’ season was underwhelming in a lot of ways. The offense’s best moments have been weighed down by a bad power play, so the team is just 17th in goals for. The defense has been far worse, ranking 29th in xGA per 60 minutes, according to Corsica.
If it weren’t for Corey Crawford, this team might be in some real trouble. The star goaltender has thankfully been so good with a .933 save percentage (tied for best in the NHL) that the Hawks are still firmly in the mix with a 10-8-2 record.