Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the third period that caused the Blackhawks to lose their lead?
The Blackhawks blew a 5-4 lead by allowing two goals in the final minutes. Columbus scored the tying goal with under three minutes left when Michal Del Zotto picked up a rebound, then Kevin Stenlund scored the game-winner just 1:27 later.
Which Blackhawks rookies scored their first NHL goals against Columbus?
Ian Mitchell and Nicolas Beaudin both scored their first NHL goals in the second period, just 56 seconds apart. Pius Suter also scored to complete three consecutive goals by Hawks rookies.
How many points did Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat have in the game?
Both Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat had three points each. Kane had one goal and two assists, while DeBrincat also recorded one goal and two assists.
What did Jeremy Colliton say about the team's performance after the loss?
Colliton said the team needs to manage the puck better and have killer instinct when holding leads in the third period. He noted they were in position to win multiple times but need to manage the game and momentum better.
How many penalty kill situations had the Blackhawks successfully killed before this game?
The Blackhawks penalty kill had been perfect in their previous five games, going 12-for-12. However, Columbus scored two power-play goals in this game after penalties by Nikita Zadorov and Matthew Highmore.