Losing has become a familiar story for the young Blackhawks, but it no longer tells the whole story. Even as the losses continue to stack up, Chicago is showing signs of real progress. They are competing harder and flashing the kind of growth that doesn’t always show up in the standings.
In this week’s power rankings, the Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche carry lengthy winning streaks, while the Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets are struggling to climb out of their losing trends.