Here are four takeaways from the Blackhawks' 3-2 loss to the Calgary Flames at the United Center on Sunday:
1. Blackhawks salvage first period
On the second leg of a back-to-back and third game in four days, it appeared that the Blackhawks were headed for another clunker in the first period. The Flames came out flying by recording the first nine shots on goal, but thanks to Corey Crawford had nothing to show for it.
Then Sean Monahan broke the tie by scoring at the 10:07 mark, to which the 21,074 United Center fans could be heard muttering under their breath "here we go again.