The Blackhawks lost 6-3 to the Red Wings on Sunday, making their record now 0-5-1.
They’re the last team in the NHL without a win and are now the title holders for the longest stretch of game time without a lead to start a season in NHL history. Hey, that’s an accomplishment.
There are no comforting words so let’s just dive in.
The first period started out with what might have been a step on the throat, as the Blackhawks — who could have stopped themselves from breaking that record — were put down 1-0 early when rookie Lucas Raymond scored his second NHL goal:
However, the Blackhawks battled back and, less than seven minutes later, Tyler Johnson showed a great amount of effort in driving into the Red Wings’ zone and getting the puck in the net for his first of the season:
Johnson’s goal received a primary assist by Jonathan Toews, the Captain’s first point after more than a year away from hockey.