Patrick Kane #88, Chicago Blackhawks (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks were added to the playoffs as the 23rd best team in hockey, something no one has ever seen before, due to the 24-team playoff. Fans have already called foul and put an asterisk next to their playoff spot.
The Chicago Blackhawks are back into the playoffs for the first time since 2017. For those fans who say they didn’t make it, they technically did. Chicago fits the 24-team format, something that seven other teams didn’t do. Now, if every team made the playoffs, then I could understand fans putting an asterisk next to their name.