Blackhawks won home opener 4-2 against sharks, and did so while failing to convert on a 5on3 or hit an empty net for final two minutes despite multiple turnovers by sharks. The top line is looking good. Reichel got minimal minutes centering the 4th line. Alec Martinez hit the IR as the first of the new old guys to go down, not counting the goalie. He probably wont be the last.
Chicago currently sitting at 6th in the central in terms of points percentage, at .500. 10 western conference teams are above them.