This week’s games against the Stars completed the Blackhawks’ first circuit of the Central Division, with the team now having played two games against each team. The next leg of the schedule begins on Thursday night at the United Center with Chicago hosting Columbus.
The Blue Jackets have spent this season in the headlines for reasons outside of hockey results, leading to fellow SB Nation site The Cannon to describe it as a “traveling circus.” A feud between young forward Pierre Luc-Dubois and coach John Tortorella resulted in Dubois being traded to Winnipeg for Patrik Laine.