The Chicago Blackhawks' return to the United Center following a six-game road trip was not as triumphant as many fans had hoped for. It wasn’t a complete waste either, as they found a way to earn a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils.
The Blackhawks were without two of their top three centers and a top-line winger. They showed off their resiliency, got some depth scoring, and nearly beat the Eastern Conference’s top in regulation. A loss like this would have been considered a “moral victory” in seasons past, but now they are disappointing, as you feel the Blackhawks left an extra point on the ice.