VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Their top goaltender is still out, and a playoff berth remains elusive.
But the Chicago Blackhawks are starting to show signs of life in an otherwise disappointing season.
The Blackhawks (24-19-7) head into Thursday's game at Vancouver (20-24-6) with two straight wins and four consecutive road victories. In fact, the Blackhawks have won five of their past six away from the United Center.
That bodes well for coach Joel Quenneville's crew as the Blackhawks partake in their third of seven road contests in a nine-game span. But Quenneville knows that the road to the postseason still has plenty of potholes.