In a dramatic turnaround, the Chicago Blackhawks overcame a two-goal deficit to secure a 4-3 victory against the Los Angeles Kings. The game, marked by intense action and strategic plays, saw the Blackhawks score three goals in quick succession during the third period. Tyler Johnson scored his 17th goal of the season on a power play, and Joey Anderson, with his fifth goal, tied the game. Ryan Donato, scoring his 12th goal, clinched the lead with a tip-in, assisted by MacKenzie Entwistle. This victory is significant as it prevents the Blackhawks from recording their 54th regulation loss, a record that would have been the worst in nearly a century of their history.
Seven minutes and counting without a whistle since the Donato goal.
Watching the 3rd period of this Blackhawks/Kings game 👀 https://t.co/VBCXclFETr
Ryan Donato scores his 12th goal of the season after redirecting MacKenzie Entwistle’s shot from the point. #Blackhawks https://t.co/In2RLXtEBK
it's not delivery, it's Donato ‼️ https://t.co/rvwHQVFHWr
And... they scored again as the admin was posting this. https://t.co/wyrJxD7xpm
CHI Goal - 4-3 Blackhawks. Ryan Donato with the goal. Kings take their timeout after three straight. 13:32 on the clock in the third.
Three goals in five minutes for the Blackhawks, who now lead 4-3.
And the Blackhawks have the lead. https://t.co/EMcY5BWBa9
GOAL, Blackhawks. 4-3 lead with 13:32 left. Donato tip in front gives the Hawks the lead. Three goals in six minutes! LA timeout.
The Blackhawks are throwing a late wrench into the playoff picture 👀 🎥 @NBCSBlackhawks https://t.co/UwNKR40osH
GOAL: Donato. 4-3 Blackhawks. Just like that.
Joey Anderson scores his fifth goal of the season after Landon Slaggert outmuscles Anze Kopitar along the boards. #Blackhawks https://t.co/sgNDX4F7ZT
Cue the collapse. Blackhawks have tied it.
CHI Goal - Tie game. Joey Anderson with the goal, 3-3 early in the third period.
Blackhawks have three goals on 10 shots. And had a fourth overturned.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Tied 3-3 with 16:18 left. Joey Anderson in front and, all of a sudden, we have a tie game. Heck of a play by Slaggert to create the chance.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Tied 3-3 with 16:18 left. Joey Anderson in front and, all of a sudden, we have a tie game.
Joey Anderson (Mikey's brother) ties it, 3-3.
Tyler Johnson scores on the power play for his 17th goal of the season. #Blackhawks https://t.co/VyPBhhiTfu
CHI Goal - Johnson makes it 3-2. As Anaheim ices the game in Vegas with an empty netter, the Blackhawks pull within one in LA.
GOAL, Blackhawks. Deficit is 3-2 with 18:32 left. Tyler Johnson scores a PPG. Talbot will want that one back.
GOAL: Tyler Johnson. 3-2 Kings now.
END OF PERIOD 245 of 246: It's 3-1 Kings. Chicago is 20 minutes away from its 54th regulation loss, the most in nearly a century of Blackhawks hockey. You've almost made it, gang. You're almost there. https://t.co/3rx8CeRhKd
Chicago Blackhawks (23-53-5, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (43-27-11, fourth in the Pacific Division) https://t.co/jkomcTAaMW