The Chicago Blackhawks are the most efficient franchise in American sports

The Blackhawks' coach may have two Stanley Cups to his credit, but others on his staff are better equipped and better trained to maneuver through that mental labyrinth. On Sunday, though, it was time for him to meet with 

According to the rankings, the Chicago Blackhawks are the most efficient with a payroll that averaged $58 million over the past five years (about $2 million over the league average) and produced an average of 44.6 regular season wins (compared to a

ST. LOUIS — The lack of goals from Chicago Blackhawks forwards Marian Hossa and Patrick Sharp against the St. Louis Blues in their first-round series hasn't been for the lack of trying. [+] Enlarge Marian Hossa. Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports

Corey Crawford made 34 saves in his third career postseason shutout, and the Chicago Blackhawks got back into their playoff series with the St. Louis Blues with a 2-0 victory in Game 3. The Associated Press 

Apr 23, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) and left wing Brandon Saad (20) celebrate after Kane scored the winning goa.