Blackhawks End 5-Game Skid with 4-2 Win over Canadiens
Arvid Soderblom Makes 38 Saves
The Chicago Blackhawks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night, thanks in large part to the outstanding goaltending of Arvid Soderblom. Soderblom made 38 saves, including 19 in the second period, to help the Blackhawks secure the victory.
Foligno Scores Twice, Bertuzzi Adds 13th Goal
Nick Foligno scored twice, and Tyler Bertuzzi added his team-leading 13th goal of the season to lead the Blackhawks’ offense. Patrick Maroon also scored for Chicago, which rebounded from a 6-2 loss to St. Louis in the Winter Classic on Tuesday and a stretch of three games in which they were outscored 17-5.
Caufield and Heineman Score for Canadiens
Cole Caufield and Emil Heineman scored for the Canadiens, who lost for just the second time in eight games. Sam Montembeault made 22 saves for Montreal, which outshot Chicago 40-26.
Takeaways
* Canadiens: Montreal lost for just the second time in eight games.
* Blackhawks: Colton Dach, younger brother of Canadiens forward Kirby Dach, made his NHL debut and logged 11:05 of ice time with five hits. The Dachs — both drafted by Chicago — had never played against each other before in an organized game.
Key Moment
Soderblom was sensational in the second period, stopping 19 shots and several prime chances.
Key Stat
The 24-year-old Caufield, a first-round pick in 2019, reached the 20-goal mark for the fourth time in four seasons.
Up Next
The Canadiens conclude a six-game trip on Saturday at Colorado. The Blackhawks host the New York Rangers on Sunday.
Conclusion
The Blackhawks’ win over the Canadiens was a much-needed boost for the team, which had been struggling to find consistency in their play. Soderblom’s outstanding goaltending was the difference-maker, as he made 38 saves to help the Blackhawks secure the victory.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the goals for the Blackhawks?
A: Nick Foligno scored twice, Tyler Bertuzzi added his team-leading 13th goal, and Patrick Maroon also scored for Chicago.
Q: Who scored for the Canadiens?
A: Cole Caufield and Emil Heineman scored for Montreal.
Q: Who made the most saves in the game?
A: Arvid Soderblom made 38 saves for the Blackhawks, while Sam Montembeault made 22 saves for the Canadiens.
