The numbers do not favor the Chicago Blackhawks this season. We’ve already spoken about that at length in a number of respects. But what about in comparison to what else is going on in the Central Division?
Today, we’re going to take a closer look at some key stats and see how they compare to what the Blackhawks’ biggest rivals are doing.
Defense
It seems all year we’ve talked about the Chicago Blackhawks and their unproven defense. A player who was scratched for 25 of the first 27 games (Jordan Oesterle) is now cemented on the top pairing.