Checkers broadcaster Jason Shaya checks in each week with his 10 Thoughts - a series of observations about the team and the hockey world in general. This week: the playoff race, goalies stepping up and more.
Over the last few weeks, the Checkers managed to turn what could have been one of the more daunting portions of their schedule into one of their most successful.
After finishing one road trip with a win in Norfolk, the Checkers put together a solid three-in-three weekend including two key victories to keep their playoff hopes alive down the stretch.