Watch: Alex Stalock of the Chicago Blackhawks pulls off an insane save to deny Nathan MacKinnon a certain goal

Alex Stalock of the Chicago Blackhawks made a great effort to deny the Colorado Avalanche a goal. It happened during the first period of the game when the Avalanche were leading by a goal.

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The game saw the Avalanche take the lead in the third minute of the first period. They tried to score more, but the Chicago Blackhawks' defense, especially Stalock, did well to end the period with only a goal deficit. But the Avalanche scored twice in the second and third periods to take the win 5-0.

How has Alex Stalock performed this season?

The 35-year-old has played 21 games averaging 50 minutes on the Ice. Stalock has a win-loss record of 9-11, including two shootout wins and has allowed 2.74 goals per game this season with a save percentage of 0.915.

How has Chicago Blackhawks performed this season?

Chicago Blackhawks players in the frame against the Detroit Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a poor season and are languishing in last place in the Western Conference Central Division with 54 points. They have failed badly on the offensive front and could score only 173 goals in 70 games this season.

The significant contribution has come from Max Domi and Patrick Kane. However, both players have left the franchise in the trade window, weakening the offense further. Even though Taylor Raddysh and Jonathan Toews have done well lately, the offense is still weak and has to improve for a better result in the upcoming games.

Similarly, their defense has remained a weaker link in the team organization and has conceded around 3.53 goals per game this season. All goaltenders have been ineffective with their job and could only save 0.902 percent of the shots combined.

What next for Stalock and the Blackhawks?

Having lost three of the last five games, Stalock will look to make the most of upcoming games. Moreover, he will have the opportunity to finish the league stages on a high to have his place in the team plans for the next season.

Given that the Hawks are out of the playoffs and coming games are unlikely to add to it, they can play with free will. But the Hawks can use upcoming challenges to test other players with next season in mind. Having lost seven of their last ten, it will be interesting to see how they approach their next game. The Hawks will play the Washington Capitals on March 23.