Ducks @ Blackhawks RECAP: Bloody Monday

Tonight was the first battle between both clubs this season which usually means a well-matched game. Due to the injuries to the majority of our players, the “prospects” seemed to show a little spark.

1st Period:

Chicago completely dominated the first five minutes of the first period. Nick Ritchie did have a solid showing in the first period with multiple quality shots. Ritchie had a breakaway goal that was blocked by Corey Crawford.

Ryan Hartman with a behind the net pass sent the puck to Patrick Sharp who scored a goal over John Gibson’s right shoulder weak side. 1st/08:57 1-0 Chicago. Anisomov had a great shot on John Gibson who made a sprawling save. And later, John Gibson would have…