Claim: In the 1950-51 season, the Chicago Black Hawks started the season with a strong 7-3-2 record before falling into a slump after 27 games where their record went down to 11-10-6; which was still above .500, but after team members Jack Stewart, Gus Bodnar, and Bill Gadsby ran into injuries, the next 43 games saw the team go on a 2-37-4, resulting in a last place finish for the second consecutive season.
Evidence: The Black Hawks then fell into a slump, however, 27 games into the season, they were still playing over .500 hockey, as their record was 11–10–6, and fighting with the New York Rangers, Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens for a playoff spot. Chicago then ran into injuries, as team captain Jack Stewart ruptured a disc in his back, ending his season after only 26 games, while Gus Bodnar and Bill Gadsby would also run into severe injury problems, as the Black Hawks would go on to a 2–37–4 record in their last 43 games, finishing in last place for the second consecutive season. The 36 points the Hawks earned was the lowest total since 1944–45, when the team earned 33, however, they played 20 less games that season.