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Blackhawks Edge Capitals in 6-Round Shootout Thriller
4 Jan
Summary
- Chicago Blackhawks secured a 3-2 shootout victory over Washington.
- Spencer Knight made 32 saves and key stops in the shootout.
- The Blackhawks achieved their second consecutive win.
The Chicago Blackhawks secured a dramatic 3-2 shootout victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. This win marks their second consecutive triumph, demonstrating strong performance even in the absence of key players.
Ryan Donato opened the scoring early, with Teuvo Teravainen adding another goal in the second period. Despite a third-period push by the Capitals that tied the game, excellent goaltending from Spencer Knight kept the Blackhawks in contention, leading to overtime.
After a scoreless overtime, the game went to a lengthy shootout where Nick Foligno ultimately secured the win in the sixth round. Knight's stellar performance, including 32 saves in regulation and overtime, was pivotal.
