The Chicago Blackhawks have been a hot topic of conversation in the NHL recently, thanks to their impressive win in the draft lottery. Despite finishing in 31st place in the league standings, they defied the odds and secured the first overall pick in the upcoming draft, which they plan to use to select the highly talented prospect, Connor Bedard.

Many expected the Blackhawks to "tank" during the final games of the season, once it became clear that they wouldn't be making the playoffs. However, they proved everyone wrong by continuing to compete with great enthusiasm and zeal. Not only did they not tank, but they also achieved some remarkable victories against the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins, two teams that were widely expected to make the playoffs.

Here is the timeline of their last six games in which they ended up eliminating Flames and Penguins from the playoffs this season:

It's clear that the Blackhawks were not overly preoccupied with securing the first draft pick in the upcoming draft. Their main focus was on winning, and they did it with style. It's a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence that they ended up with the first overall pick, even without resorting to tanking.

As they look to the future, the Blackhawks can take heart in the fact that they have a team of fighters who never give up. Connor Bedard, a talented prospect playing for the Winnipeg Pats, will undoubtedly be thrilled to join a team with such a courageous and unrelenting spirit. The Blackhawks have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with, and they are sure to continue lighting up the NHL with their passion and determination.