Coming into this game, the Chicago Blackhawks were on a four-game winning streak. Before puck drop, the Blackhawks were five-points out of the playoffs. Their opponent, the Winnipeg Jets, we’re two points ahead of the Blackhawks.
First Period (A Rating)
The game started off fast with the Blackhawks getting great chances early. Kirby Dach had a great chance to break his scoreless drought but passed the puck to Alex DeBrincat. Three minutes into the game, Alexander Nylander scored his sixth goal of the season.
Later in the period, Erik Gustafsson took a slap shot from right inside the blue line and crushed it into the net.