The playoffs may not be in sight, but the Chicago Blackhawks still have goals — including a fight to establish their long-term identity: “It doesn’t just flip a switch.”
Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice.
The Chicago Blackhawks coughed up five straight goals en route to a 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers at the United Center on Sunday.
The Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens proved to be a big mental boost, but they also learned that sometimes it takes a “rinky-dink shot” to win.
Colton Dach and Kirby Dach joined an exclusive club of NHL brothers, while Nick Foligno scored twice in the win to snap the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-game skid.
There’s still no joy in Wrigleyville, at least where the Chicago Blackhawks are concerned. The Hawks lost their fifth of five Winter Classics — and their second at Wrigley Field.
The showdown at Wrigley was set to be the Blackhawks’ seventh appearance in a game outdoors — where hockey originally was played.
A lot goes into the spectacle that is the NHL’s Winter Classic: “It’s going to be a hectic couple of days. But once we hit the ice for the game, business starts.”
TNT studio director Morgan Thomas discussed several new wrinkles for this year’s Chicago Blackhawks-St. Louis Blues broadcast, as well as favorite moments from past Winter Classics.
The Chicago Blackhawks gave the Dallas Stars 15 minutes of man-advantage, 11 through the first two periods, on Sunday.