First Period:
The Blackhawks got the first scoring chance of the game on a breakaway opportunity. Artem Anisimov was sprung on a perfect pass, but the combo of Gibson and Fowler were up to the task. Fowler’s persistence forced Anisimov to the backhand and helped Gibson tremendously.
It’s great to see Theodore on the second power play unit instead of Bieksa. It led to much more puck movement and forced the Blackhawks to hover out more toward the blue line. If he stays up with the big club it will continue to create more room for the forwards down low.