The Blackhawks face the division-leading Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time in three days on Saturday, hoping to cap the otherwise disappointing southern road trip with a win. Chicago has lost three consecutive games and four in their last five.
The good news is that, despite the loss Thursday, the Blackhawks performed decently well and kept it close for much of the game. They’ll want to build on that momentum — however small — to rebound so they can return to the United Center on a positive note.
The Lightning seem to be in a bit of cruise control this season, allowing their their opponent to score first in over half of their games.