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The Chicago Blackhawks Have Just Ruined a Franchises Historic Reputation
The Pittsburgh Penguins' long-standing playoff streak came to an abrupt end as the Chicago Blackhawks handed them a devastating 5-2 loss in a must-win game on Tuesday. The Blackhawks, the worst team in the NHL this season, surprised the hockey world by single-handedly ending the Penguins' hopes of a playoff berth.
The loss was just the latest in a series of setbacks for the Penguins, who have struggled with scoring throughout the season. Despite having star players Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, the team has failed to find the consistency and depth needed to make a deep playoff run.
The end of their playoff streak marks a significant turning point for the Penguins organization, the first time in 16 years that they haven't made it, which will need to take a hard look at their roster and make some tough decisions in the offseason. It remains to be seen if they can bounce back from this disappointment and return to their winning ways in the future.
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AVRIL 13 | 176 ANSWERS The Chicago Blackhawks Have Just Ruined a Franchises Historic Reputation Are you happy that the Blackhawks ended the Penguins playoff hopes? | ||
| Yes | 143 | 81.3 % |
| No | 33 | 18.8 % |
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