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Discuss: Blackhawks squeeze by Red Wings in shootout

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The Detroit Red Wings pushed the Chicago Blackhawks - and their two impressive streaks - to the limit on Sunday, but Chicago managed a 2-1 shootout win.

They increased their NHL record point streak to start a season at 22 games and tied the 1977-78 Montreal Canadiens with their 28th game with at least one point (extending back to the end of last season) in the process. Let’s get to the talking points:


  • Patrick Kane scored the game-tying goal and shootout winner. Where does he rank among the NHL’s elite?
  • Some might be upset that a delay of game penalty opened the door for Kane to score on the power play. Does that over-the-glass automatic minor need to go or is it a necessary evil?
  • When’s the last time you saw a better 2-1 game? Many said it and it’s true: Sunday presented a real “playoff atmosphere.”
  • Marian Hossa hit regular season game 1,000. How many do you expect him to finish with?
  • Can Chicago catch the 1979-80 Philadelphia Flyers at 35 consecutive games with at least one point? Which opponents represent the biggest threats?
  • Speaking of threats, should the ‘Hawks cross their fingers that they don’t draw Detroit in the playoffs? The Red Wings clearly gave them a challenge.