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Quick Hits from Blackhawks-Avalanche: Controversial offsides ruling turning point in comeback

Coach Joel Quenneville uses that phrase all the time, and we didnt heed it. The Blackhawks played better overall in the third period after admitting to radio and TV that they were too cute for their own good through the first 20 minutes. Better shots, more shots and more traffic led to the desired results for the Blackhawks, who were unstoppable that final 20 minutes.