Frequently Asked Questions
Did the Blackhawks win their first game back after the All-Star break?
Yes, the Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 3-2 in a shootout in their first game back from the All-Star break. The win was a tone-setter for the second half of the season.
How many points back are the Blackhawks from the second wild-card spot after beating Arizona?
After the win, the Blackhawks are three points back of the Coyotes for the second wild-card spot with two games in hand. They entered the night four points back, so they gained ground despite Arizona still earning a point.
How did Brandon Saad perform against the Coyotes?
Saad had a huge night, scoring two goals including a short-side laser over Raanta's shoulder and a wide-open finish off a slick passing sequence with Patrick Kane. The two-goal game gave him four goals in his last four games.
How many shots did Alex DeBrincat have against the Coyotes and is he still in a scoring drought?
DeBrincat registered eight shots on goal in 15:51 of ice time, the most he has had in a single game this season and well above his season average of 2.8 per game. Despite the shot volume and a nice chance off a no-look pass from Kirby Dach, his goalless drought extended to four games.
What former Blackhawks players are now on the Arizona Coyotes?
Several former Hawks are contributing for Arizona, including Nick Schmaltz, who leads the team in points, along with Niklas Hjalmarsson, Antti Raanta, and Vinnie Hinostroza. The Coyotes have been a frequent trade partner of Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman over the years.