Consistent Inconsistency Keep Stanley Cup Hopes Alive
In a season of streaks in the NHL, the Blackhawks managed to stay in first place through consistent inconsistency.
You’re probably saying, “That’s an oxymoron.” You’re right, but it is the simplest way I can describe their early play.
The team struggled in different phases of the game but never at the same time. For example, when they weren’t scoring, they were getting great goaltending. When the defense/goaltending was poor, they would score more goals.
What I’m saying is, they were never flat-out bad. They made up for mistakes and bad play by elevating their game in other aspects.
This allowed them stay atop the West for most of the season until they had a little slip in mid-January. It happens, but don’t expect it again because…
