(Photo: Nam Y. Huh, AP)
Chicago — These used to be epic battles.
Not so much anymore, although the Chicago Blackhawks are looking as if they might have one more burst of playoff energy left in them.
They won their seventh consecutive game Sunday, while sending the stumbling Red Wings to their third straight loss, 5-2.
A poor start by the Wings, falling behind 2-0 and it could have been worse if not for goaltender Jonathan Bernier (31 saves), sunk the Wings.
“Brutal start, not nearly good enough,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said.