The Chicago Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks square off in a highly anticipated game.
Both teams are looking forward to another battle, considering the last time the two teams met was in Chicago on Nov. 30, when the Blackhawks came from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Ducks 5-3.
The Ducks defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 in a shootout on December 5, while the Blackhawks lost 0-6 to the Los Angeles Kings in the second half of a back-to-back on December 6.
Anaheim continued its winning streak, winning 7-1.
game review
The Ducks outscored Chicago 17-6 in the first quarter. Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom made some saves, but defenseman Jacob Trouba opened the scoring for the Ducks, 1-0, after Ilya Mikheyev turned the puck over. Both teams made too many mistakes on the ice, with Frank Nazar receiving a hook penalty near the end of the game, but both teams were perfect on the penalty kill.
In the second quarter, the Ducks continued their dominance, defeating the Blackhawks 26-7. Mason McTavish made it 2-0 with a powerful shot from the penalty spot by Connor Murphy. Beckett Senek then made it 3-0. Alex Killorn made it 4-0 and then Leo Carlsson Rewritten the score to 5-0. The Ducks also got another power play opportunity off a Louis Crevier delay-of-game penalty that carried into the third quarter.
At the beginning of the third quarter, there was still time left on Creville’s penalty kick, and Leo Carlson scored his second goal of the night to make it 6-0. The Blackhawks showed some life when Ryan Strome hit a hook free throw. Tyler Bertuzzi scored on the Blackhawks’ power play to make it 6-1. Artyom Levshunov took a high free throw and the Blackhawks were able to wipe it out.
To end the Ducks’ scoring blast, Frank Vatrano made it 7-1 with less than two minutes remaining, adding more wow factor to Anaheim’s victory. The Anaheim Blackhawks put on a chaotic performance as they beat Chicago 53-20.
What’s next?
The Blackhawks will turn the page on Dec. 10 at home against the New York Rangers. The Ducks, meanwhile, will embark on a five-game road trip, starting Dec. 9 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
