The Blackhawks went 1-1-0 in their back-to-back against two Central Division foes with a 4-1 loss to the Avalanche on Wednesday at United Center and a 4-1 win over the Jets on Thursday at Bell MTS Place.
1. Duncan Keith hasn’t missed a beat since returning from a nine-game absence.
Getting Keith back on the blue line has already paid dividends. It gives Adam Boqvist and Dennis Gilbert a chance to learn from a legend, and the ‘little things’ Keith brings every shift were on full display in the back-to-back:
- Tight gaps on puck carriers in the neutral zone and during zone entries.