Some Good, Some Bad

It seems that streaks are what’s in style for the NHL lately. Winning or losing, someone always has to be on the end of one. For some it’s home-wins, others it’s road-wins, and for another, it’s about the worst losing streak a team could have.

Let’s start on a positive note. After beating the Toronto Maple Leafs last night, the Chicago Blackhawks have their longest home- win streak since 2002. Even though it’s only a whopping six games, it shows the dedication of a team that could yet again go to the post-season.

The New Jersey Devils will be taking the opposite position. They’re looking to tie the record for most consecutive road wins, which is currently held at 12 by the Detroit Red Wings. They have yet to lose on the road this season and have nine road-wins to their credit, popping them into the number one slot for the Atlantic Division. I don’t think this kind of streak from the Devils shocks anyone, as they go back and forth between a powerhouse and a team that struggles to fit together.

On a not-so-hot-streak? The Carolina Hurricanes. Even though they ended it playing the Wild on Sunday, the team had an embarrassing 14 game losing streak. The demoralizing streak was only ended due to a shootout goal made by Jossi Jokinen, and the game ended with a score of 4-5, hardly a blowout. It’s hard to say if that streak was snapped for good or if it was just a fluke, but by currently being in last place in the league, my best guess is that the Hurricanes fans are in for a season of disappointment.

-Alicia