For much of this season, the Blackhawks have resided at the bottom of the standings. This is all done by design as the Blackhawks are looking to rebuild their team in a new image, by strip-mining all of their talents while sending them to other teams for a chance at a cup.
The Hawks did just that and won 5-2. With the Penguins' loss and the Panthers now clinching a playoff spot, it will all come down to the New York Islanders tomorrow when they will meet the Montreal Canadiens.