I can't explain it, but after coming up empty in the last two games, which were decent efforts in many ways, I'll take it. How about some Bits?
With Toews out The Hawks' lines hit the blender before the game even started and we saw two completely new units. The Hinostroza - Hartman - Hossa trio was quite unexpected and were a lot of fun to watch. They were disorganized, slightly out of control and The Vin Man cannot win a draw to save his life, but all that storming around amused me to no end. Hartman actually potted his goal while skating with Kruger and Rasmussen, as Jordin Tootoo had exceeded his alloted 4 minutes of ice time, but I liked the TRIPLE H line just fine. They had pretty soft assignments, but Hino and Hartman were the only Hawks forwards north of 50% possession.
On the other end of the stick, Schmaltz - Motte - Panik were, apart from a couple of isolated looks, pretty bleh.
Patrick Kane rejoined The Arthurs, of course, and they were The Hawks most dangerous line, naturally, accounting for most of the offense during The Hawks one truly dominant stretch, the middle of the second period.
Corey Crawford bounced back with a convincing performance, just as expected.
With two points and a superior effort in Toews' absence, Saint Stomare has agreed to spare Patrick Kane from any imminent apocalyptic situations.
Good thing you didn't blow THIS kid off there, Kaner.
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