It happened again on Friday. Colorado, the worst team in the NHL, upset Carolina after the Hurricanes were playing their first game following their bye. Teams are now 3-9-1 coming back from their league-mandated bye week. This mark includes an 0-5 February record.

So the Blackhawks have that working against them as they return from their bye week.

Edmonton also has short revenge going. The Oilers lost 5-1 to the Blackhawks at home last Saturday. That was the last time Chicago has played.

If you discount that defeat, the Oilers would be 4-0 in their last four games and have held their following five opponents to a combined nine goals.