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The Blackhawks had no excuse last night to not come away with a two-point win over the shorthanded Predators. They got one point, but barely deserved even that.
The Blackhawks ended their four-game road trip in Calgary last night with a disheartening 5-2 loss to the Flames, going 2-2-0 on the trip.
Jordan Stall played the hero in Carolina, while the Toronto Maple Leafs took a commanding series lead over Montreal.
A few days ago, I wrote about Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat having the best seasons of their careers. But since that post went up, Kane has dropped seven more points, planting his flag squarely in the ground when it comes to the Hart Trophy discussion for league MVP. https://twitter.com/NHLNetwork/status/1364629412834988035?s=20 Following Tuesday night’s four-point effort, Kane now has 100 career games scoring three or more points (92 in the regular season, 8 in the playoffs). His 30 points in 20 games this season is tied for fourth in the NHL (with Mitch Marner) behind only Auston Matthe...
Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports Without a doubt, the most pleasant surprise on the Vancouver Canucks this season has been Nils Hoglander. Entering training camp just two weeks after his 20th birthday, it was a surprise that the five-foot-nine Swedish rookie started on a line with Bo Horvat and Tanner Pearson. Hoglander hasn’t wasted the opportunity, as he’s turned out to be one of Vancouver’s most reliable players this season. Fans and media expected his incredible skill level, but I’m not sure most knew just how gritty and tenacious of a player he was. Drawing comparisons from some players...