Blackhawks Fall in Utah, Drop 4th Straight as Rough February Nears End
There are at least two good things about the month of February for the Blackhawks: That it’s almost over and that they didn’t play for half of it.
Because when they’ve been on the ice, it hasn’t been a good month.
Utah Hockey Club’s Lawson Crouse scored the tiebreaking goal on a backhander with 7:48 left, and Utah rallied to beat the Blackhawks, 2-1, on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City. Chicago has now lost four straight, including one overtime loss.
Takeaways
- Blackhawks: Chicago dominated on the penalty kill, going 5-for-5 against Utah after coming in 10th in the NHL at 80.8%.
- Utah: After registering just eight shots on goal in the first, Utah had 28 over the final two periods.
Key Moment
Crouse gave Utah its first lead of the game with his backhand shot that proved the eventual game-winner.
Key Stat
Chicago fell to 0-6-1 this season when tied after two periods.
Up Next
Blackhawks play at Vegas on Thursday, and Utah hosts Minnesota.
The Blackhawks will carry a 17-34-7 record into that matchup, the second-worst mark in the NHL, three points ahead of only San Jose. Seth Jones scored Chicago’s lone goal on Tuesday night, and Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 shots. Clayton Keller scored in the second period and Karel Vejmelka finished with 21 saves to help Utah get its fifth win in seven games, including its third straight at home for the first time.
Conclusion
The month of February has been a tough one for the Blackhawks, and they will look to turn things around in March. A tough test awaits them in Vegas on Thursday, as they face off against the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Blackhawks’ current record?
A: 17-34-7
Q: How many points do the Blackhawks trail San Jose in the standings?
A: Three
Q: How many games has the Blackhawks’ losing streak reached?
A: Four
