Blackhawks eliminated from playoff contention, but still have something to prove

The Blackhawks lost their fifth straight game on Monday and have been knocked out of playoff contention but there are still some things to learn from this team before the season ends. Pat Boyle is joined by Jamal Mayers to discuss what they need to see from the young players, what they need to improve on to have a better season next year, and what the next stage of this rebuild looks like. Later in the podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by numbers expert and Steve Kornacki from NBC News as they break down the Central Division standings.

(1:30) - Blackhawks effort level in the final game of playoff contention

(5:20) - What can the first-year players learn about this season that they can take into the next?

(9:32) - Alex DeBrincat's play this season and how he can become an even better player next year

(12:00) - What should fans be looking for in the last four games?

(15:35) - NBC News numbers expert Steve Kornacki joins Pat Boyle to discuss the Central Division playoff race