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Edmonton's Evander Kane capped a two-goal performance by scoring
with 50 seconds remaining in the third period to forge a tie at
3-3. The Oilers' good fortune didn't last long as the Blackhawks
ended the game after Patrick Kane set up DeBrincat for his
team-leading 30th goal of the season.
DeBrincat has tormented Edmonton this season. He scored twice in
a 5-2 loss to the Oilers on Nov. 20 and recorded a goal and two
assists in a 4-1 win on Feb. 9.
Patrick Kane collected a goal and an assist and Dominik Kubalik
and Sam Lafferty each scored a goal for the Blackhawks, who
posted just their second win at home in their last 10 games.
Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 saves to snap a three-game skid
(0-2-1).
Edmonton defenseman Duncan Keith participated in the ceremonial
faceoff prior to the game and received a standing ovation from
the crowd at the United Center during a media timeout in the
first period. The three-time Stanley Cup champion made his first
trip back to Chicago after spending 16 seasons with the
Blackhawks.
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 38th goal before adding an
assist for the Oilers, who finished their five-game road trip
with a 2-2-1 record.
Mikko Koskinen finished with 28 saves, however his ill-advised
backhanded pass from behind the net went right to Kubalik. The
forward alertly fired the puck past the out-of-position
goaltender to give Chicago a 3-2 lead at 2:49 of the third
period.
The Blackhawks wasted little time opening the scoring as Philipp
Kurashev flipped the puck ahead to Lafferty, who made no mistake
from in front at 2:34 of the first period.
Edmonton superstar captain Connor McDavid and Draisaitl
exchanged passes as the former skated along the edge of the
right circle. McDavid then set up Draisaitl's sharp-angle shot
from deep in the circle that beat Fleury with 5:25 remaining in
the first period.
Patrick Kane gave Chicago a 2-1 advantage just over two minutes
later after his one-timer from the right circle beat Koskinen.
The goal was his 17th of the season and fifth in four games.
The Blackhawks' lead didn't last long, however, as Draisaitl fed
Evander Kane on a rush with 34 seconds left in the first period.
--Field Level Media
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