In a thrilling match, the Chicago Blackhawks triumphed over the Colorado Avalanche with a 3-2 win. The Blackhawks took an early lead with a goal from Donato, assisted by Bedard and Zaitsev. The Avalanche quickly equalized with a power-play goal by Val Nichushkin, assisted by MacKinnon and Drouin. Nichushkin scored again on a power-play, giving the Avalanche a brief lead before the Blackhawks equalized. The decisive goal came from Tyler Johnson, who scored during a power-play in the third period, sealing the victory for the Blackhawks. Despite the Avalanche leading in shots and their multiple power-play goals, the Blackhawks managed to capitalize on their opportunities. Bedard's performance was particularly noted, playing a key role in the Blackhawks' victory with two assists, while Mrazek's performance in goal was also highlighted.
#Blackhawks haven’t had many positive moments lately but tonight was one, beating one of West’s best teams in Avs, 3-2. Mrazek tremendous in goal. Bedard solid with two assists. Ryan Donato really good. They needed this. Entertaining game.
Penalties cost the the Avs and the Blackhawks fight for the 3-2 win #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
FINAL: Blackhawks 3, Avalanche 2 Incredibly gutsy win by the undermanned Hawks tonight.
Blackhawks defeat the Avalanche 3-2 in an entertaining one.
Tyler Johnson finishes off the beautiful passing setup for a power play goal, 3-2 Chicago! #Blackhawks https://t.co/CPj8CA6lgV
Hawks get one on the power play. Tyler Johnson got behind everyone after Connor Bedard got the puck into the zone. 3-2 CHI
Tyler Johnson taps the shot in from right in front of Georgiev on the PP, Hawks up 3-2. Meyers sends them right back on the PP #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Tyler Johnson puts the Blackhawks ahead 3-2.
GOAL, Blackhawks. 3-2 lead with 11:41 left. Beautiful PP passing from Zaitsev to Foligno to Tyler Johnson for the tap-in.
Nichushkin gets his stick caught up in Connor Murphy and called for holding. CHI now on the PP and 0/2 so far #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Blackhawks to the power play at 3:45 of the third period. Game still tied 2-2.
End of 2nd and still tied at 2. When tied after 2nd: COL 3-1-2 Goal differential +16 CHI 1-3-1 Goal differential -9 #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Bedard is unreal tonight. Impressive effort for severely overmatched #Blackhawks team against #Avs.
2nd intermission: Blackhawks 2, Avalanche 2 No scoring in that frame but plenty of chances both ways. Shot attempts: 38-46 COL Shots on goal: 20-25 COL Scoring chances: 18-21 COL (12-8 CHI in the 2nd)
The Blackhawks and Avalanche are tied 2-2 after two periods. Avs up 25-20 in shots on goal.
Connor Murphy called for interference on MacKinnon and the Avs go to their 3rd PP of the night. They are 2/2 so far. #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Connor Murphy called for interference on MacKinnon and the Avs go to their 4th PP of the night. They are 2/3 so far. #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Goal differential in the 2nd period: CHI -20 COL -3 #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado https://t.co/ls2fr9D8Qy
The shots were 11-2 for the Avalanche at one point. Chicago now leads 15-13.
When both teams are tied after the 1st period: COL 3-2-0 CHI 5-8-0 #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
1st intermission: Blackhawks 2, Avalanche 2 All sorts of things going on tonight, but Bedard is keeping pace with Colorado so far. Shot attempts: 15-26 COL Shots on goal: 8-12 COL Scoring chances: 5-12 COL
The Blackhawks and Avalanche are tied 2-2 after one period. Avs up 12-8 in shots on goal.
Reichel rushes up on the 2vs1 with Bedard and they even it up.... again #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Nichushkin again, in front on the power play, again. 2-1 #Avs Back-to-back games with multiple PPGs for the first time all season.
MacKinnon to Drouin to Nichushkin for a one-timer in the slot and a power-play goal for the #Avs. Career-high 16-game point streak for MacKinnon. 1-1
Val Nichushkin gets open at the top of the crease and tallies on the power play, tying it up quickly for the Avs! #GoAvsGo https://t.co/oPsmLu8pOU
Nichushkin doesn't wait long to strike back with the goal from the slot on the PP and ties it back it up with the help of MacKinnon #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Avs are starting to utilize Drouin a little differently on the PP as opposed to just sitting in the bumper spot. Nice feed to Nichushkin there. MacKinnon’s point streak goes to 16. 1-1
Bedard draws Malinski down into the corner and passes it up to Zaitsev for the shot on goal. Donato takes care of business down low #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Bedard draws Malinski down into the corner and passes it up to Zaitsev for the shot on goa. Donato takes care of business down low #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado
Bedard with a defensive play to keep the puck in the zone. He feeds Zaitsev as he enters the play. Donato finishes Zaitsev's rebound. Blackhawks 1-0.
GOAL, Blackhawks. 1-0 lead. Bedard with an amazing pass to Zaitsev, who hits the post but Donato cleans up the rebound.
At the first break its all Avs so far with COL leading in shots 4-1 and keeping the puck in the offensive zone. Thank Mrazek for no goals so far #Avs #GoAvsGo #Blackhawks @TheRinkOfficial @TheRinkColorado