National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 2, Winnipeg 1
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, February 6, 2015
Where: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Referees: Tim Peel, Steve Kozari
Linesmen: Mike Cvik, Brad Lazarowich
Attendance: 15016

Blackhawks 2, Jets 1 (OT): Brandon Saad scored at 3:01 of overtime as visiting Chicago topped Winnipeg for the first time in four attempts this season.

All-Star Patrick Kane skated behind the net and attempted a wraparound at the right post, but the puck went into the low slot to Saad, who buried it for his fourth game-winning goal of the season. Kane also tallied and All-Star Corey Crawford made 20 saves for the Blackhawks, who improved to 3-3-0 on their seven-game road trip after being shut out in their previous two contests.

Mark Scheifele scored the lone goal for the Jets, who have lost six in a row (0-4-2). Rookie Michael Hutchinson, who allowed three tallies while going 3-0-0 with a shutout in three previous meetings with Chicago this campaign, also turned aside 20 shots.

Winnipeg drew first blood at 4:17 of the opening period thanks to a fortunate carom. Mathieu Perreault's backhand pass attempt hit the skate of a referee and went right to Scheifele, who beat Crawford to the glove side with a shot from the left faceoff circle.

The Blackhawks knotted the contest 2:50 into the second session on a highlight-reel tally by Kane. The superstar received a pass at the blue line from Brad Richards while in full stride and streaked past several defenders in the slot before slipping a backhander past Hutchinson for his 26th of the season.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Chicago LW Daniel Carcillo made his first appearance since being suspended for cross-checking Perreault on Jan. 16 and was challenged to - and accepted - a fight by Jets RW Chris Thorburn 33 seconds into his first shift. ... Winnipeg announced Evander Kane would be undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. The left wing apparently has fallen out of favor with the team amid reports of a dress-code violation and an incident with teammate Dustin Byfuglien earlier this week. ... Winnipeg, which scored first for the league-leading 33rd time this season, outhit Chicago 41-16.
Top Game Performances
 
Chicago   Winnipeg
Patrick Kane 2 Points Mark Scheifele 1
Patrick Kane 1 Goals Mark Scheifele 1
Patrick Kane 1 Assists Mathieu Perreault 1
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Corey Crawford .952 Save Percentage Michael Hutchinson .909
Corey Crawford 20 Saves Michael Hutchinson 20
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Chicago 22 2 0-1 1-1 11 29
Winnipeg 21 1 0-1 1-1 11 30
Upcoming Games
  • Winnipeg will play their next game at home against Colorado. The Jets have a W/L % of .444 after a win and .519 after a loss.
  • Chicago will play their next game on the road against St. Louis. The Blackhawks have a W/L % of .484 after a win and .810 after a loss.