The despair of a losing season has generated a lot of thoughts about this struggling team. Here are just five thoughts about the Chicago Blackhawks’ 6-3 victory over the Penguins.
1 – First and Foremost
The Chicago Blackhawks came out with an uncharacteristically strong start in the first period. They were covering plays in their own zone with better structure and actually created some legitimate offensive zone time. Playing against a team that rivals their own championship history had to be a motivating factor in their reborn intensity. They appeared to finally understand that the hockey world was calling them out for their uninspired play.