Thursday night’s game wasn’t representative of the Chicago Blackhawks, but it was entirely representative of the Ducks at this stage of the season.
Missing one-third of their defense and center Nate Thompson, the Ducks got a 37-save performance from John Gibson in a 4-0 win against an irregular Chicago lineup.
They clinched home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs and are closing in on a fifth straight Pacific Division title.
Here’s what we learned:
Gibson is likely the Game 1 starter for the playoffs
His play in the three games since his return from a March 10 injury has answered any questions about the matter.