The power play was the catalyst in Game 2, giving the Blackhawks momentum and, more importantly, two early goals when they needed them.
On Thursday, however, that power play was gone again. It didn’t generate opportunities. It didn’t gain momentum. Most importantly, it didn’t score. And it’s a big reason why the Blackhawks didn’t come away victorious.
Patrick Kane scored with 56.1 seconds remaining in the first period but the Blackhawks went 0-for-5 on the power play in their 2-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. The Blackhawks, who suffered their first home loss of this postseason, trail the Ducks 2-1 entering Game 4 on Saturday night.