CHICAGO -- As another herd of reporters swarmed Devan Dubnyk's locker stall here before Game 1, Darcy Kuemper watched with his goalie pads still on.
The media circle around Dubnyk, eager to learn more about the goaltender's remarkable journey from minor league backup to Vezina Trophy candidate, spilled into Kuemper's space, ignoring the fact that Keumper had hoped to sit there.
For nearly four months, this has been Kuemper's life: standing in the shadow of Dubnyk's remarkable season.
In his short career, Kuemper, who turns 25 Tuesday, has served many roles: a season-saver a year ago, a starter earlier this season, and now, ever since the team traded for Dubnyk Jan.