National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Chicago 5, New Jersey 1
When: 8:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 31, 2009
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Referees: Justin St. Pierre, Brad Watson
Linesmen: David Brisebois, Steve Miller
Attendance: 21614
Final Scoring Summary
 
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New Jersey 0011
Chicago 2125
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
New Jersey 28-10-0-1 15-6-0-0 13-4-0-1 L1
Chicago 27-10-0-3 18-4-0-1 9-6-0-2 W1
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Chicago Blackhawks have a 18-4-0-1 record at home this season. The New Jersey Devils have a 13-4-0-1 record on the road.
  • Chicago has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Blackhawks have won 8 of their last 10 games.
  • New Jersey has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Devils have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Jonathan Toews played for 18:56 during 25 shifts and scored 2 points. Jonathan Toews had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • Jamie Langenbrunner played for 13:47 during 18 shifts and scored 1 point. Jamie Langenbrunner had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Chicago had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • New Jersey had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
New Jersey   Chicago
Jamie Langenbrunner 1 Points Jonathan Toews 2
Jamie Langenbrunner 1 Goals Jonathan Toews 1
Jamie Langenbrunner 0 Assists Jonathan Toews 1
N/A Power Play Goals Troy Brouwer 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Martin Brodeur .861 Save Percentage Cristobal Huet .963
Martin Brodeur 31 Saves Cristobal Huet 26
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
New Jersey 27 1 0-3 2-3 6 25
Chicago 36 5 1-3 3-3 6 27
Upcoming Games
  • Chicago will play their next game on the road against St. Louis. The Blackhawks have a W/L % of .654 after a win and .769 after a loss.
  • New Jersey will play their next game on the road against Minnesota. The Devils have a W/L % of .750 after a win and .700 after a loss.