San Jose Sharks vs Chicago Blackhawks preview

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Just like San Jose, Chicago’s roster reads like a who’s who of Olympic hopefuls, individual award winners and All-Star Game participants. All of the usual suspects are in play tonight. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews are still among the most electric and outstanding offensive forces in the NHL. Marian Hossa is good. Patrick Sharp is good. Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook are outstanding.

And so on.

The thing that’s been the most impressive this season about the ‘Hawks, however, has been their incredible scoring depth. Chicago’s attack has been so balanced that they don’t have a single player in the top-30 scorers in the league, yet their offense is tied with that of San Jose as the most proficient in the NHL.

That’s remarkable.

Chicago has nine players with double-digit point totals and two more guys sitting at nine. This is a team that can beat you with any one line, and it’ll be a true test of San Jose’s depth.