from Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times,

If this is just a “little funk,” the Hawks have more than enough talent, experience and leadership to dust themselves off, re-charge and find a way to head into the playoffs with momentum. The concern is that after yet another decisive loss, it’s more than that. Since dominating the Stars in an impressive 5-1 road victory on Feb. 11, the Hawks have lost 10 consecutive games to Western Conference playoff contenders (0-7-3). They’ve been outscored 40-14 in those games. Overall, the Hawks are 6-9-3 in their last 18 games. They are 10-12-3 since their 12-game winning streak ended on Jan. 19.

This was their fourth loss to the Stars in five regular-season games, and each time they’ve fallen behind 4-0 — in the first period twice and the second period twice.

“It was just hard to watch,” coach Joel Quenneville said. “I don’t know if it’s confidence or whatever. But I think we have to find a way to rectify the way we play and play with more urgency.

“Whether it’s mentally or physically [being fatigued], I don’t know. Pucks go off our sticks; we lose pucks. The last game as well [against the Wild] — we had 3-on-2, 3-on-1, 2-on-1, a breakaway, 2-0 shootouts and not one shot on net. We’re just not sharp.”

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Below, watch game highlights of Chicago's 6-2 home loss to the Dallas Stars last night...