The Blackhawks are back at the United Center on Friday for a Central Division showdown with the Avalanche, the third of five meetings this season. A Blackhawks win and a Wild loss Friday can put the Blackhawks back in the second wild card spot at 63 points.
Patrick Kane pushed his point streak to 19 games in Chicago’s 5-4 overtime win over Detroit on Wednesday, while his assist streak ended at 18 games. His point streak is tied for second longest in NHL history with Adam Oates (1992-93 Bruins).