Jonathan Toews scored his 28th goal of the season, but Vladimir Tarasenko scored the tying goal and game-winner in overtime for the St. Louis Blues to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Thursday at the United Center.
By virtue of earning a point, the Blackhawks are locked into third place in the Central Division and will open the Stanley Cup playoffs on the road in the first round against Dallas or St. Louis, who are tied at 107 points. Dallas beat Colorado 4-2 to stay atop the division with St.