NHL Christmas Break Special: Have The Blackhawks Improved?

After Monday’s loss in Minnesota, the Blackhawks have reached their Christmas break – they aren’t quite halfway through the season, but the break is usually seen as a good halfway point. It’s also a good time for teams to reflect on and analyze what they’ve done so far. At 12-21-2, Chicago hasn’t exactly lived up to heightened expectations this season. While the Blackhawks have underperformed as a whole, the team is getting exactly what it needs from its most relevant players.

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