After taking five of seven from the Blue Jackets already this season, the Blackhawks were looking to add a sixth win against against Columbus on Monday night. With both rosters altered by the trade deadline, the Blackhawks scored in overtime for a 4-3 win in the final meeting of the 2021 season between the two teams.
The Blackhawks began the game by losing Adam Boqvist, as the young defenseman was hit in the face with a puck. Boqvist retired to the locker room and did not return after playing just one shift of 42 seconds. After the game, coach Jeremy Colliton provided an update on Boqvist’s status that was not encouraging:
The Blue Jackets started the scoring as Stefan Matteau, son of former Blackhawk Stephane Matteau, scored past Kevin Lankinen on a breakaway.