When the Boston Bruins take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, we’ll see two franchises on different stages of the championship path. The Bruins are a Cup contender, while the Blackhawks are out of the playoff picture.
The Blackhawks were in Boston’s place not too long ago. In 2015, they won their third Cup in six years, and they still had their core intact. Chicago had enough talent and experience to beat anybody.
Now, the Blackhawks look like any other team. They currently sit seventh in the Central Division with 25 points in 27 games. At this rate, they’ll miss the playoffs for the third year in a row.