UA-59049186-1 Blackhawks 3, Stars 1 - Good if it Goes

Blackhawks 3, Stars 1

Box score (Yahoo)

The Blackhawks got out to a strong start, though neither team lit the lamp in the first twenty. The Stars would break the 0-0 tie just under a minute-and-a-half into the second on a goal by Devin Shore where the Hawks were out-manned on defense and not much help to Scott Darling. Less than a minute after Dallas took the lead, the Hawks tied the game when Marian Hossa snuck one through Kari Lehtonen. Not a good goal for Lehtonen to give up. A while later in the second, Anisimov found a loose puck on the doorstep and gave the Hawks a 2-1 lead. Midway through the third, Artemi Panarin would extend the lead to 2 on a goal set up beautifully by Duncan Keith. The Hawks would be able to hold the lead and come away with two points.

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A few things

  • Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook remained out. Both could be back during the upcoming road trip. The former is really not a sure thing, though.
  • Scott Darling had another excellent game in net. During this stretch as the everyday starter, he’s allowed only 7 goals in 5 games, and boasts a .952 save percentage.
  • Ryan Hartman played very well. He was all over the ice and created multiple offensive opportunities for the Blackhawks.

My picks for 3 stars

★★★ Duncan Keith, D, CHI (1 A)

★★ Scott Darling, G, CHI (23 SV, 1 GA)

★ Ryan Hartman, W, CHI (1 A)

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