The Chicago Blackhawks have flipped the proverbial switch. After finishing the regular season on a four-game losing streak, Chicago has kicked it into a new gear.
Led by the resurgent Patrick Kane, the Blackhawks finished off a four-game sweep of the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night with a 4-3 victory. Kane scored a goal and assisted on another to spur Chicago to the win.
The Wild mounted a furious comeback in the last few minutes of the third period, but Chicago held on for the win. It outscored the Wild 13-7 in the series.
The Blackhawks have now advanced to the Western Conference Finals, where they await the winner of the Anaheim Ducks vs.