Blackhawks playoff picture: March 22
Here's a look at the Blackhawks' playoff chances heading into Tuesday's games.
The Chicago Blackhawks have nine games left in the regular-season and are fighting for a playoff berth. Each day until the end of the regular-season, we'll breakdown their chances at a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Monday's results
The Hawks were idle, but Nashville was in action against Los Angeles at home. The Predators skated away with a 5-2 win over the playoff-bound Kings to move within four points of the Hawks for third in the Central Division.
Tuesday's scoreboard watch
The Hawks host the first-place Dallas Stars, who can clinch a playoff spot with a win over Chicago.
St. Louis, who is two points ahead of the Hawks, visits San Jose while Minnesota hosts the Kings.
Western Conference Playoff Race:#NHLplayoffrace pic.twitter.com/39xpy8CpHn
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) March 22, 2016
Presidents' Trophy Race:#NHLplayoffrace pic.twitter.com/PQSlE3vUMz
— Damian Echevarrieta (@Ech28) March 22, 2016
Blackhawks' schedule
| OPPONENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Dallas | Tuesday | Chicago |
| Calgary | March 26 | Calgary |
| Vancouver | March 27 | Vancouver |
| Minnesota | March 29 | Minnesota |
| Winnipeg | April 1 | Winnipeg |
| Boston | April 3 | Chicago |
| Arizona | April 5 | Chicago |
| St. Louis | April 7 | Chicago |
| Columbus | April 9 | Columbus |
