Bertuzzi, Jones Help Blackhawks Beat Slumping Golden Knights 5-3
Blackhawks End Four-Game Losing Streak
Tyler Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the slumping Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak.
Power-Play Goals Key to Victory
Seth Jones had a goal and two assists, helping set up Bertuzzi’s team-leading 15th and 16th goals on deflections at the edge of the crease. Lukas Reichel and Taylor Hall also scored for the Blackhawks and Petr Mrazek stopped 32 shots as the Blackhawks won for just the third time in 13 games (3-9-1).
Golden Knights Struggle
Tomas Hertl had two goals and an assist, and Victor Olofsson also scored for the Golden Knights, who have lost a season-high three straight and five of six. Ilya Samsonov had 18 saves.
Takeaways
* Golden Knights: Vegas fell to 0-3-0 on a trip to Nashville, Carolina, and Chicago while being outscored 13-8.
* Blackhawks: Chicago sagged badly in the second period as Vegas had a 30-10 advantage on shots over the final two periods. However, the Blackhawks were able to get the tiebreaking goal late in the second, and added to the lead in the third.
Key Moment
With the score tied 3-3, the Blackhawks were scrambling when Connor Bedard pulled the puck off the boards and passed across the ice to Jones, who pinched in from the right point and beat Samsonov.
Key Stat
Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno played in his 1,200th game, becoming the 133rd NHL player to reach the milestone.
Up Next
Golden Knights host St. Louis on Monday while the Blackhawks host Carolina.
Conclusion
The Blackhawks’ victory marked an end to their four-game losing streak, and they were able to capitalize on the Golden Knights’ struggles. Bertuzzi’s two power-play goals were key to the win, and Jones’ assist on the tiebreaking goal helped secure the victory.
FAQs
Q: How many goals did Bertuzzi score in the game?
A: Bertuzzi scored two power-play goals.
Q: Who had a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks?
A: Seth Jones had a goal and two assists.
Q: How many shots did Mrazek stop in the game?
A: Mrazek stopped 32 shots.
Q: How many games has the Golden Knights lost in a row?
A: The Golden Knights have lost three straight and five of six.
