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The Blackhawks started sluggish again as they were outshot in the first period, 15-6. Although it was Artem Anisimov's 15th goal of the year, a neat deflection in front of the net, while on the power play that gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead. They enjoyed it for a total of 35 seconds as a failed clearing attempt by Dennis Rasmussen was kept in and deposited into the Hawks net by Filip Forsberg.
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The score remained tied until Mike Fisher converted on a power play, six minutes into the 3rd period. After a questionable penalty drawn by Crawford, Jonathan Toews scored his 6th of the year, on the power play, on a deflection in front of Predators goalie, Pekka Rinne. The Preds pressed at the end of the game, but to no avail.
Notable Mentions: Kane's GWG was his 700th point of his career. Artemi Panarin extended his career-best point streak to 9 games with an assist tonight (5G 10A). Brain Campbell was a healthy scratch for the Hawks which stopped his Ironman streak of 423 consecutive games played. Anisimov's goal gives him 6 goals in his last 7 games. He also leads the league in shooting% (26.7%). The Blackhawks combined for 23 blocked shots tonight.
3 Stars of the Game
1 - CHI - Jonathan Toews - 1 PPG
2 - NSH - Mike Fisher - 1G
3 - NSH - Filip Forsberg - 1G
Next Game: Friday, December 30th, Away vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30PM, TV - WGN, Radio - WGN720-AM
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!