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Hawks have right formula behind 6-0 start

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Through six games, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville has made all the right moves and found the right minutes for his players. The Hawks will try to extend their strong start to 7-0 Wednesday night at Minnesota.

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You don't get to be 6-0 by pure luck. The Blackhawks have had a few bounces go their way but their franchise-record 6-0 start can be traced to a number of things they've generated themselves: improved goaltending by Corey Crawford, strong special teams play, and the use of four lines and six defensemen, which keeps the Hawks' best players fresh, allowing them to play at a top level.