Patrick Kane scored the lone goal in the shootout as the Chicago Blackhawks survived a Pittsburgh comeback effort to win 3-2 and earn two vital points.
Penguins Vs. Blackhawks: Matt Cooke’s Shorthanded Goal Ties Game At One In Second
Matt Cooke received a nice feed from Max Talbot on a two on one shorthanded rush to tie the game up at one against the Chicago Blackhawks. On a Craig Adams hooking penalty, the Blackhawks were looking to increase their lead to two goals, but the Penguins penalty killing pressured the Blackhawks and moved the puck up ice and got an odd-man rush up the ice.
The Chicago Blackhakws are still outshooting the Penguins 21-18 through the second period, but the Penguins have outshot the Blackhawks 11-8 in the second period alone. Both goaltenders are having good games with Marc-Andre Fleury making 20 saves while Corey Crawford had 17 saves. The hitting has intensified from the first period with a total of 53 combined hits in the game. The Penguins are outhitting the Blackhawks, 32-21.
Read Article >Penguins Vs. Blackhawks, 3:00 P.M.: Champs Host Pittsburgh On Hockey Day In America
Today’s game will be broadcast nationally on NBC as part of “Hockey Day In America.” It will lead in to Versus’ coverage of the Heritage Classic at 6 p.m. Eastern. For a full schedule of the days’ games, click here.
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