CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 23: Mason Marchment #19 of the Florida Panthers moves against David Kampf #64 of the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on March 23, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Panthers 3-2. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks came into tonight’s game against the Florida Panthers having previously beaten them for the first time this season.
Obviously, this is a trend that the ‘Hawks were looking to continue. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators were both right on Chicago’s heels in the Central Division, so the chance to put some distance between the teams in the standings means they definitely wanted to grab two points.