Twenty-four times it was attempted to no avail.
Twenty-four times did the Chicago Blackhawks begin a brand new hockey game and skate away 60 minutes later with at least a point.
That is, until Friday night. The 9-10-4 Colorado Avalanche, of all teams, took on the 'Hawks for their second meeting in three days, scored four goals in the second period and ended one of the most incredible streaks in modern sports history.
And so the loss column is now, at long last, fully populated. From Chicago's one regulation defeat to Buffalo, Tampa Bay and Philadelphia's 13, every team can now be compared mathematically without calculations ending in zero or infinite.
The Anaheim Ducks, at 17-3-3, actually trail the Blackhawks for the Western Conference lead by just eight points with two games in hand.
The Detroit Red Wings, who have already lost twice in their heated rivalry with Chicago, fall 17 points behind the Central Division lead.
Behind them are the St. Louis Blues, 19 points short of the 'Hawks total to date but with one fewer game played. The Nashville Predators, going for their fourth consecutive postseason app ...
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