The last time the Chicago Blackhawks started a season with three-straight regulation losses was in 1997-98. The team was coached by Craig Hartsburg, captained by Chris Chelios, led in scoring by Tony Amonte, and finished 18th out of 26 teams in the league. That 1997-98 team, in fact, started the season with seven-straight regulation losses and still avoided the very bottom of the league. So for the 2021 Chicago Blackhawks, it’s not as bad as it historically could be. I’m trying my best here, folks • The Blackhawks dropped their third-straight regulation loss to start the 2021 season last night against the Florida Panthers. It was also their third-straight game giving up five goals against in a game.