The Chicago Blackhawks often take on the demeanor of their captain, Jonathan Toews. Based upon what we saw in Game 4 of Chicago's Western Conference semifinal in Detroit, the Blackhawks are one frustrated and confused team right now.
That's because Toews doesn't seem to have an answer for what the Red Wings are doing to him.
Detroit's 2-0 Game 4 win showcased the disintegration of Toews from stoic captain to big-time whiner as Henrik Zetterberg again put the clamps on him. Three times in the second period, Toews committed infractions that sent him to the box.
The eventual game-winner was scored by Jakub Kindl with one second left on a Toews high-sticking penalty. The captain's response to the goal was to go out and commit another high-stick and go right back to the box.
Toews told reporters, including ESPNChicago.com's Scott Powers, that the trifecta of minors was the result of playing hard. While not directly griping about the officials, he made it clear that he felt the calls were a bit soft:
I'm not going to say anything about the officiating. Obviously, I disagree with the calls, but it's in the heat ...
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Chicago Blackhawks: Jonathan Toews Has No Answer for Detroit Red Wings in Game 4
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