The Hawks finished the year 24 -- 39 -- 7 , earning 55 points , their highest total since 1952 -- 53 .
The Hawks did not finish in last place for the first time since 1953 , as they had two more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs .
The Hawks finished the year 24 -- 39 -- 7 , earning 55 points , their highest total since 1952 -- 53 , and did not finish in last place for the first time since 1953 , as they had two more points than the Toronto Maple Leafs .