8 Looming Questions For The Western Conference Playoffs
Do the Blackhawks have enough left in the tank for a repeat?
Mar 6, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center
Jonathan Toews(19) reacts with right wing
Patrick Kane(88), defenseman
Duncan Keith(2), and center
Andrew Shaw(65) after scoring a goal during the third period at the United Center. Chicago defeats Columbus 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago Blackhawks just muddled along this season, but they played a lot of hockey in the past year and some of their key players have the Olympic trip also weighing on their shoulders. The blessing in disguise could be that Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have been out with injury but should be a little more rested when the playoffs start.