In a way, the Chicago Blackhawks have made it to an important point in the season. Eighteen games out of 82 isn’t anything special (it accounts for about 22 percent of the regular season), but the Blackhawks are about to embark on their annual circus trip. After playing 11 of their first 18 games in the confines of the United Center, the Blackhawks are going to have to get better on the road — and quickly.
While the team earned a road win Saturday against the rival St. Louis Blues, that was only the second of the season against five losses.