The team has won 5 straight games, though not in any kind of spectacular fashion – but the last 2, impressive wins against Central Division rivals.
Let’s examine this modest winning streak a little closer: Chicago began December on a lethargic note with 3 losses in succession. Corey Crawford was out of the line-up due to injury and the team was not responding well in Crawford’s absence. The 6 – 2 loss in Washington on December 6th meant something had to give. The next day, GM Stan Bowman waived Tanner Kero and finally recalled Vinnie Hinostroza from AHL affiliate Rockford Ice Hogs.