Blackhawks Set NHL Record for Best Start

[Punk]

For 17 games, nobody has been able to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation.

 

Now they own the best start in NHL history all to themselves.

 

The Blackhawks set an NHL record for the best start to a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday to give them at least one point in their first 17 games.

 

Rookie Brandon Saad's short-handed goal early in the third period -- and with 3 seconds left on a San Jose power play -- snapped a 1-all tie and stood up as the game-winner. Chicago (14-0-3) won its fourth straight game to break a mark set by the 2006-07 Anaheim Ducks, who earned points in their first 16 games.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/gametracker/recap/NHL_20130222_SJ@CHI/blackhawks-make-history-set-nhl-record-for-best-start

[angelduck]

At least the Sharks lost. Good Lord the Sharks have been terrible since their fluky start. It's awesome

[Kenny]

Yeah, I'm okay with them breaking the record as long as they took two points from SJ.

[TeemuTrout]

I don't mind, I don't really care about records like that. I also rather have SJ lose than keep the record.

[WhatUSaid]

Go Hawks.

Playing damn near lights out with the Ducks still right up our ass. Impressive.

[nate]

All four teams that have done it have won the cup that season. Good omen for Chicago.

[Broad Street]

I guess I'm the minority.... Go Sharks.

[Broad Street]

Not only have they set the record, they still don't have a regulation loss... 

 

Anyone want to take a guess at when the first one will be???

 

I'm thinking if the Red Wings don't snap it, the Wild will. (March 5)

[bucbrett]

Point streak extended to 21 games.  Jackets are hanging with 'em as they're currently in OT.

[bucbrett]

Seabrook scores off Toews feed, Blackhawks win.  They're now an incredible 18-0-3.  I really hate that stupid Fratelli's song.