CHICAGO _ The Blackhawks have 20 games left to nail down a playoff spot, but if they don't take care of business over the next two weeks the final four weeks of the season likely won't matter.
Seven of the Hawks' final 13 games are against teams that would be in the playoffs if their season ended today, including their final four against the Jets, Blues, Stars and Predators.
Six of their next seven are against teams firmly out of the playoffs or barely hanging onto a spot. This upcoming stretch of games should dictate whether the Hawks will continue to contend or begin playing out the string.
Here's a look at the next seven opponents and how each game needs to play out for the Hawks to keep their playoff hopes alive.
