The Chicago Blackhawks in a must-win against the Columbus Blue Jackets

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The Chicago Blackhawks in a must-win against the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Chicago Blackhawks are in an unusual situation as they need to start winning games, starting with the Columbus Blue Jackets, if they want to make it to the NHL post season.

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The Blackhawks' inability to sustain any kind of momentum reappeared Tuesday. With the team's playoff hopes in jeopardy, it wasn't a good time for it to occur in Boston. A day after an emotional overtime against the Red Wings, the Hawks showed up with little effort, and it cost them against the playoff-ready Bruins.

The situation is that the Hawks' up-and-down ways continued even though every point is a must. They are 4-3 in their last seven games, and they have only six games left to secure a playoff berth.Chicago has a three-point lead over both Dallas and Calgary. The Stars have played one fewer game than the Blackhawks, while the Flames have played one more game than Chicago.

Ryan Johnson has become a key shot-blocker for the Hawks. He had two more against the Bruins after blocking five shots in Monday's win against the Red Wings. He was the first Hawks forward to register five blocks in a game this season. The last Hawk to do it was John Madden on Nov. 19, 2009, against the Flames.

Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over Florida snapped the Blue Jackets' six-game home losing streak, the teams longest in nearly four seasons. The Jackets hadn't won in Nationwide Arena since Feb. 25. The Blackhawks are 8-2 in their last 10 against the Western Conference and will take down the floundering Blue Jackets.

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