Chicago Blackhawks Edge Out Washington Capitals in Shootout

Washington rebounded, and Anthony Beauvillier nearly evened the score. Later, it would be a different former Hawk to negate the advantage. Dylan Strome put home a backside rebound off Spencer Knight to tie the game.

On Saturday, Ryan Greene was all over the ice and was robbed back-to-back early on. Chicago dominated early in this game. Landon Slaggert fanned on a net front chance, and Tyler Bertuzzi’s consecutive shots were fended off. After Donato nearly regained the advantage, Spencer Knight shut down Washington to keep the score balanced going into the first intermission. Capitals forward Tom Wilson was injured twice early, the second time being a scary-looking lower leg injury.

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Second Period

Third Period

Just like the first, the third period brought more action. Teuvo Teravainen made a great defensive effort to keep the advantage in favor of the Chicago Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi was denied again by Logan Thompson, who proved why his selection as one of Canada’s Olympic goaltenders was a good roster choice. However, Spencer Knight’s efforts were more than equal to it as he fended off a rapid, frenzied Capitals attack. 

After another Andre Burakovsky breakaway attempt was stuffed, Ryan Leonard managed to tie the game with under five minutes to go. Spencer Knight saved the original point shot, but a diving Leonard batted the puck into the nylon netting. John Carlson’s heroic effort was turned aside by Spencer Knight with four ticks remaining. Once again, the Chicago Blackhawks were partaking in extra hockey. 

Overtime/Shootout 

Chicago had firm control of overtime. Artyom Levshunov had a good period and Nick Lardis nearly capitalized and drew a penalty (although a lucky call). However, Chicago did nothing with the man advantage and the game headed to a shootout. 

Nick Lardis started off the shootout for Chicago, and Dylan Strome answered. Andre Burakovsky played spoiler, keeping the Blackhawks alive in round four. Finally, Nick Foligno sent the boys home with his attempt in the sixth round. After a long night, the Chicago Blackhawks thwarted the Washington Capitals 3-2.  

Cowboys’ 3 Stars of the Game

Spencer Knight, CHI, 2GA, 32 Saves, .941 SV%, W

Logan Thompson, WSH, 2GA, 31 Saves, .939 SV%, L

Teuvo Teravainen, CHI, 1G, 1P, W 

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