{"id":391841,"date":"2026-01-05T14:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/391841\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:03:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T14:03:12","slug":"recap-bertuzzi-powers-blackhawks-to-victory-over-vegas-with-hat-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/391841\/","title":{"rendered":"RECAP: Bertuzzi powers Blackhawks to victory over Vegas with hat trick"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"Tyler Bertuzzi celebrates one of his goals during the Chicago Blackhawks’ 3-2 overtime win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of the Chicago Blackhawks)\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The Chicago Blackhawks might have figured out something as of late. With Sunday night\u2019s victory, the Hawks have won three in a row. They also have points in five of their last six games.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s victory was powered by a hat trick from Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi has emerged a real leader in Connor Bedard\u2019s absence and is having arguably the best season of his career. Ironcially enough, Bertuzzi\u2019s previous best season came under Jeff Blashill in Detroit.<\/p>\n

The victory also broke the Blackawks\u2019 winless streak in back-to-back games this season.<\/p>\n

First period<\/p>\n

The scoring in this game was started by former Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad. Saad was able to bury a puck loose in front of the Hawks net.<\/p>\n

The Hawks tied the game on Bertuzzi\u2019s first goal of the contest.<\/p>\n

GOAL: Tyler Bertuzzi rips a shot from the circle to tie the game! pic.twitter.com\/NyeaexIjPi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

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The first period ended with the score knotted at 1-1.<\/p>\n

Second period<\/p>\n

In the second period, Mark Stone scored to give the Knights a 2-1 lead.<\/p>\n

Third period<\/p>\n

At just past the midway point, Bertuzzi struck again for the second time.<\/p>\n

GOAL: Tyler Bertuzzi jams in his second of the game off a feed from Ryan Greene pic.twitter.com\/9TGHstxhzv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Ryan Greene, who had been denied on several great chances, was able to find Bertuzzi for the second goal.<\/p>\n

After several great chances by the Hawks to end the period, this game went to overtime.<\/p>\n

Overtime<\/p>\n

The Hawks had a great scorong chance when Artyom Leshunov won a board battle. The win sent Ilya Mikheyev and Bertuzzi down the ice. After a near miss, Mikheyev wheeled around the net and found a wide-open Bertuzzi for the winner.<\/p>\n

Tyler Bertuzzi OT WINNER FOR THE HAT TRICK! pic.twitter.com\/JPnXHuyzgB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 BHF (@BlackhawksFocus) January 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Vegas challenged the goal-scoring sequence for offside. Ultimately the goal was upheld for the Blackhawks victory.<\/p>\n

Analysis<\/p>\n

The Hawks have won three in a row and continue to play excellent for their goalies. While Bertuzzi will get a ton of credit for this victory, we should also recognize the play of Arvid Soderblom. Soderblom denied Colton Sissons on three seperate occassions in this contest. He has gotten really good at stopping 1-on-1 chances.<\/p>\n

In addition to Soderblom, Greene continues to get himself in great scoring position. He appears to have at least one A+ chance per game. Hopefully some of those pucks will go in the net.<\/p>\n

The offensive hero of the contest, Bertuzzi, has been a godsend for this team. Bertuzzi continues to find ways to help this team out night in and night out. He has really stepped up his offensive game since Bedard\u2019s injury. The Hawks need Bertuzzi and company to continue to play well\u00a0 before the Olympic break. With Bedard and Frank Nazar still out, the Hawks must continue to ride this wave of positive vibes.<\/p>\n

The Hawks\u2019 next game is Wednesday against the St. Louis Blues on TNT at 8:30 p.m. CST.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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