The Blackhawks return from their break looking to extend a five-game winning streak. Chicago is 8-3-0 in its past 11 games. "Concerns are, when we're playing a team in that situation where it's like the start of the season, coming off breaks, we're always emphasizing shooting the puck, getting traffic at the net," coach Joel Quenneville said after the morning skate Saturday. "And then our concern is being ready to play with the mental and simple approach is what we're trying to do and making sure that there's a purpose behind how we're ready to start. Especially against a quick team like this, we want to make sure we're going to be aware of their rush game and their transition game. That's why we want to be simple and ready." Chicago is second in the Central Division, seven points behind the Minnesota Wild. Goaltender Corey Crawford will start. "I got a lot of rest," Crawford said on Friday. "It's important, we played so much, not just physically, but mentally, to get away from it, relax for a little bit. That's definitely important. The guys seem refreshed and ready to go again." Captain Jonathan Toews is one point from 600 in his NHL career. Defenseman Brent Seabrook will play in his 900th League game.
