Wed 2/15/12 10:20 AM

Jonathan Toews is on a five game pointless streak. That slump is the longest of the season for Toews and more noticeable because the Blackhawks are in the midst of a staggering nine game losing streak. Toews has stepped up in the past when his team has needed him the most and they certainly need him now. At one time, they seemed like strong contenders for the Central Division title, but at this point they need to stop the bleeding just to avoid falling out of the playoff race. They now have just a three point lead over the ninth place Calgary Flames. With that in mind, we wouldn't be surprised if Toews breaks out of his slump in a big way in the not too distant future.