Blackhawks’ Comeback Falls Short in 4-3 OT Loss to Jets

Anton Frondell scored his first NHL goal despite the loss. The Chicago Blackhawks now has 14 overtime losses, 4th most in the NHL.

Anton Frondell scored his first NHL goal in the Chicago Blackhawks overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Tyler Bertuzzi also notched two goals in the contest.

New Number, New Frondell

“An amazing feeling, a dream coming true.”

After the conclusion of the road trip, Anton Frondell got prepared to debut at home in a new number. The third overall pick changed his number from 15 to 16 after just four games. So how did Anton Frondell do in his debut at the United Center? Excellent. 

With just under five minutes into the period, Louis Crevier fired a shot into the end boards. Ilya Mikheyev put a puck off the net, and the puck bounced into the slot, landing right on the stick of Anton Frondell. 

On his goal, Frondell commented, “I find the hot spot in front of the net. Puck ended up on my stick, and good feeling watching it go in.”  

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In the number 15 jersey, Frondell had an assist per game. In 16, he is officially a goal per game. The Chicago Blackhawks third overall pick has been feeling himself since joining the team. Currently, Frondell has one goal and four assists in five games. All of this at just eighteen years old.

When Louis Crevier was drafted in the seventh round of the 2020 NHL Draft, no one cared. No one seemed to notice the 6-foot-8 French Canadian picked 188th in the NHL Entry Draft. Slowly, he worked his way up the ranks, through the AHL, and now… he’s flourished.

Crevier has become a fan favorite this season; his excellent defensive play and physicality draw attention. His offense has become a tool now. This season, Crevier has five goals and 16 assists. Over the last five games, he has four assists, and three in his last two contests. He’s been on fire this season, and it’s been fun to watch.