Assuming Backes has a hangnail or bruised hair. Hopefully their taking my advice and faking an injury to get him some rest.

Last night's game was pretty nerve racking. I was in Chicago and was offered 2 tickets to the game. But I was out in Aurora and really didn't want to fight traffic or ride the train down there. It also would have cost me just about all of my sleep last night. In my younger days, there would have been no hesitation. These days, the HD TV and a comfy place to watch is almost as good (not quite as good but almost). And sitting in a sea of Hawks fans is about as unbearable as it gets.

Hopefully they get healthy, especially Allen. They're going to need him when Elliot gets hurt or does his annual playoff choke...

Seriously, it has been a loooong time since we've had a goalie playing this well, this consistently. Nice to see. I am praying it holds up!!