The Chicago Blackhawks seek their fourth win in a row when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night to open a back-to-back set in Raleigh, N.C.
Chicago is coming off two straight victories over the Detroit Red Wings, which followed a 3-2 overtime win vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets last Saturday. The Blackhawks are 7-1-1 in their last nine games -- a terrific stretch that few outsiders would have predicted before the start of the season.
"We've found our group," Blackhawks goaltender Kevin Lankinen said. "We've found our identity. We know how we're supposed to play.