Brightside’s Three Stars:

1. Corey “Shutout” Crawford

2. Andrew “I’m Consistent Now” Shaw

3. Teuvo “Taco Bell: Teuvo:: Panera: Panarin” Teravanien

Wow. That’s what a complete game looks like. I was right about Trevor Daley. I like Trevor Daley. I don’t like Rundblad. But he’s productive now, which is weird.

Bickell has been very good for Andrew Shaw. He makes him look like one of the best wingers on this team, which I’m a fan of. Rasmussen isn’t a bad player either. Bigger fan of that line in actuality than on paper.

Toews was awakened again. He’s like the force. When you need it there it is. Toews is having a much better month than he did in November.

Kane’s streak is extended. 25 games. The same number as Sidney (Blech) Crosby. If Kaner isn’t the best American to ever play the game, then I didn’t know Wayne Gretzky was American.

I think that the defense as it stands isn’t given enough credit. I really don’t think the grief we gave Daley at the beginning was bad for him. He’s been incredibly good recently. That being said: Crawford is a top 5 goalie. He just is. He has held us in close games and he’s what makes these dominant games dominant. The man is impressive when he’s not tripping over his two left feet at concerts.

One thought I would like to see on this team: I know he was sent down. I don’t understand why. Dano should be playing instead of Brandon Mashinter.