Blackhawks Break Skid With Soderblom's Stellar Performance, Topping Canadiens 4-2
The Chicago Blackhawks ended their six-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Arvid Soderblom made 34 saves in net for the Blackhawks, while Max Domi, Philipp Kurashev, Boris Katchouk, and Colin Blackwell scored the goals.
Soderblom's Stellar Performance
Soderblom was the star of the game for the Blackhawks, making several key saves to keep his team in the lead. He was especially strong in the third period, when the Canadiens had several chances to tie the game.
Soderblom's performance was a welcome sight for the Blackhawks, who have struggled defensively all season. He has now won two of his last three starts and has a .925 save percentage in that span.
Domi's Offensive Explosion
Domi has been a key contributor to the Blackhawks' offense this season, and he continued to produce on Saturday night. He scored the game's opening goal and added an assist on Blackwell's goal in the third period.
Domi now has 10 goals and 15 assists in 25 games this season. He is on pace to surpass his career highs in both categories.
Kurashev and Katchouk Continue to Impress
Kurashev and Katchouk have both been pleasant surprises for the Blackhawks this season. Kurashev has emerged as a solid two-way center, while Katchouk has shown flashes of offensive brilliance.
Kurashev scored a beautiful goal on Saturday night, beating Canadiens goalie Jake Allen with a backhand shot. Katchouk added an empty-net goal in the final minute of the game.
Implications of the Win
The win was a much-needed one for the Blackhawks, who had lost six straight games. It snapped a five-game losing streak at home and moved the team to 9-14-4 on the season.
The Blackhawks are still in last place in the Central Division, but they are now just two points out of a playoff spot. They will look to continue their winning ways on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Conclusion
The Blackhawks ended their six-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 4-2 victory over the Canadiens. Soderblom made 34 saves in net, while Domi, Kurashev, Katchouk, and Blackwell scored the goals.
The win was a much-needed one for the Blackhawks, who are now just two points out of a playoff spot. They will look to continue their winning ways on Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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