Yes, the headline is a day late. Sue me.
After the month of February saw the Blackhawks soar above preseason expectations and into legitimate contention for a playoff spot, March’s brutal schedule has brought much of that crashing back down to earth.
It’s been a rough 9-day stretch for the Blackhawks, with the season appearing to turn during the second period of last Sunday’s game against Tampa. Chicago built a 3-0 lead without any heavy lifting from Patrick Kane or Alex DeBrincat, yet another sign that the kids were alright in Chicago. And then Tampa scored six straight goals.