The NHL schedule is a strange beast, isn’t it? We were just lamenting how the Chicago Blackhawks had to play five games in seven days. Now, it’s been four days since their last game. Anyway, that long layoff ends on Thursday night, with the Hawks flying south to take on a Central Division opponent in the Dallas Stars.
Chicago and Dallas met for a home-and-home series three weeks ago, during the aforementioned seven-day, five-game stretch for the Hawks. Dallas picked up wins via overtime and via shootout, with the Hawks grabbing a pity point in each contest.