The Chicago Blackhawks blew a four-goal lead against the Buffalo Sabres, which included a game-winning goal with 10.6 seconds remaining in the game.
It was a similar story on Monday, but this was far more frustrating because the Blackhawks didn't learn their lesson from two days prior.
From the second period and on, the Sabres dominated in shots on goal , scoring chances and high-danger chances , per Natural Stat Trick. The numbers are even more lopsided if you sort them by even strength. Rebuilding or not, these are the kinds of games the Blackhawks need to put away, especially as a younger team that's trying to learn how to win in different ways and play hard for a full 60 minutes. It's part of the identity they're trying to establish.
The Blackhawks have 15 games left this season, and although it's going to be difficult to get up for every one of them given their position in the standings, they've got to dig deep and find it within themselves to lay the new foundation of this new culture.