this was a tough spot for the Blackhawks 9-0-1 in their last 10 coming in to detroit who is home after back to back road losses...so should they lose they will host Detroit thursday at wrigley....wish I could be there...I'll certainly be betting them on new years day.....shades of 61?...lol....at least we are headed in the right direction after 20 years of the worst owner ever