At face value, taking one of a possible four points over the weekend isn’t the pace the Checkers will need to make up a seven-point gap in the Western Conference playoff race. That said, they aren’t particularly upset about their game.
After picking up a home victory over Norfolk, the Checkers concluded the first leg of their franchise-record run of 10 consecutive road games with a regulation loss and a shootout loss at the hands of the Texas Stars over the weekend.
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: Injuries, Olympic elimination games, the upcoming road trip and more.
