Game Recap
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Donato scored twice, Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-4 on Sunday.
Player Performance
Donato collected his 24th and 25th goals of the season, beating Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov on slot deflections in the second and third periods to extend his career-high in goal scoring. Bedard’s wrist shot with 1:48 left in the first period was his 20th goal of the season, and tied the game 3-3 after goals by Philadelphia’s Travis Sanheim and Bobby Brink had erased Chicago’s early 2-1 lead. Jamie Drysdale and Travis Konecny each had a goal and an assist for Philadelphia.
Goalie Performance
Chicago goaltender Spencer Knight stopped 24 shots and snapped a four-game personal losing streak. Fedotov, pulled after allowing two goals on his first three shots Saturday in Dallas, went the distance and stopped 22 shots.
Takeaways
The stumbling Flyers lost their fifth straight game (0-4-1), allowing seven goals for the fourth time this season. They’re 1-9-1 in the last 11 games. The Blackhawks snapped a seven-game losing streak (0-6-1) in which they hadn’t scored more than twice in any game.
Key Moment
Chicago goals from the slot by Tyler Bertuzzi and Donato in the first seven minutes of the second period snapped a 3-3 tie. The Blackhawks outscored the Flyers 4-1 in the last 40 minutes.
Key Stat
The seven goals scored by the Blackhawks is their high for the season. They had scored six on three previous occasions.
Up Next
The Flyers wrap up their road trip Tuesday in Toronto. The Blackhawks host New Jersey on Wednesday.
Conclusion
The Chicago Blackhawks’ win over the Philadelphia Flyers marked a significant turnaround for the team, snapping a seven-game losing streak. Ryan Donato’s two goals and Connor Bedard’s goal and assist led the team to a 7-4 victory. The Flyers, on the other hand, continue to struggle, losing their fifth straight game.
FAQs
Q: Who scored twice for the Chicago Blackhawks?
A: Ryan Donato scored twice for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Q: Who had a goal and an assist for the Philadelphia Flyers?
A: Jamie Drysdale and Travis Konecny each had a goal and an assist for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Q: What is the Flyers’ current losing streak?
A: The Flyers have lost five straight games (0-4-1).
Q: Who stopped 24 shots for the Chicago Blackhawks?
A: Spencer Knight stopped 24 shots for the Chicago Blackhawks.
