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After a thrilling comeback, the Blackhawks aim for their third consecutive win

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After a dramatic comeback with three goals in the third period to beat the Eastern Conference leaders, the Chicago Blackhawks are looking to keep their momentum going when they face the Seattle Kraken on Thursday. A win would give them their first three-game winning streak of the season.

Chicago won back-to-back games for only the second time this season, following a 5-3 home win over the New York Islanders with a 3-2 victory against the Washington Capitals.

“It’s great because we’ve been in spots where we’ve been up a couple goals and end up losing,” said Ryan Donato, who scored the game-winning goal against Washington.

“So it feels good to kind of be on the other side of things, and knowing that whatever the score is, it could be a lot worse, right? … Being down a couple goals and being able to battle back just goes to show we can come back in games like that.”

Donato scored the game-winner with 2:18 left after driving the goal line from the right side. Teuvo Teravainen assisted on the goal, marking his third assist of the night and his second consecutive three-point game. Blackhawks interim coach Anders Sorensen credits Teravainen’s recent success to his engagement and fundamentals.

“The biggest thing with him is skating,” Sorensen said. “When he’s involved and engaged and playing on the interior of the ice and supporting that way, you see some of the things he did today. That’s the biggest thing you notice with him. That’s what we encourage with him, and maybe that was lacking a bit for a while there. Seems he definitely found that rhythm again.”

On the other hand, Seattle has been struggling, especially on offense. The Kraken lost three of four games on their homestand against Eastern Conference teams.

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Excluding a 5-1 win against the Boston Bruins on December 12, Seattle was outscored 10-2 in three losses, with the last two being 8-1.

“I think you just got to take a look at the scenario, the setting and where we’re at in the season, and I think that desperation has got to creep into our game on a nightly basis and when it’s not, it’s evident,” said Seattle coach Dan Bylsma after a 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

Seattle has not scored in the last five periods, including a 5-1 loss to Tampa Bay. Matty Beniers, the Kraken’s center, has been in a scoring slump since November 14. Beniers, who was named the Calder Trophy winner as Rookie of the Year in 2022-23, has four goals and 13 assists in 33 games this season.

“As long as you’re getting chances or creating opportunities, whether it’s yourself shooting or creating plays that other guys are shooting, then you know it’s going to come,” said Beniers. “Points are going to come in different ways but when you’re getting chances and opportunities consistently then you’re not as worried about that. You’re more worried about the process of it.”

In an effort to shake things up, Seattle acquired forward Kaapo Kakko from the New York Rangers on Wednesday in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen and draft picks in the 2025 NHL Draft. Kakko, 23, has four goals, 10 assists, and a plus-9 rating in 30 games this season.

Since being drafted second overall by the Rangers in 2019, he has 61 goals, 70 assists, and 80 penalty minutes in 330 regular-season games.

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Connor Bedard Scores Game-Winner as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 5-3, Snap Losing Streak

Connor Bedard Scores Game-Winner as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 5-3, Snap Losing Streak
Connor Bedard Scores Game-Winner as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 5-3, Snap Losing Streak

Connor Bedard delivered a decisive performance for the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring the game-winning goal with just 54 seconds left in regulation to clinch a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday at the United Center. After Ryan Donato’s wraparound attempt was deflected by Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, Bedard collected the loose puck and fired a one-timer that found its way through Sorokin’s pads. The rookie phenom now boasts seven points (two goals, five assists) in his last five games, continuing his impressive form.

Teuvo Teravainen was instrumental in the Blackhawks’ victory, contributing a goal and two assists, while Connor Murphy added an empty-netter in the dying moments to seal the result. Chicago’s young roster showed remarkable composure, especially under pressure in the final period. Coach Anders Sorensen praised the team’s maturity and ability to execute in critical moments, emphasizing the role of younger players in the win. Arvid Soderblom made 30 saves to help Chicago snap a two-game losing streak.

Connor Bedard Scores Game-Winner as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 5-3, Snap Losing Streak
Connor Bedard Scores Game-Winner as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 5-3, Snap Losing Streak

The Islanders, coming off a win against the Blackhawks just days prior, struggled with defensive lapses that proved costly. Ryan Pulock, Simon Holmstrom, and Noah Dobson scored for New York, but their efforts weren’t enough to prevent the loss. Mathew Barzal, back in action after missing 21 games due to injury, felt the Islanders deserved a better outcome, citing defensive breakdowns as a key factor in the defeat.

The game was a rollercoaster of momentum swings. Chicago opened the scoring with Ilya Mikheyev’s goal in the first period, but Pulock quickly equalized. Taylor Hall restored the Blackhawks’ lead late in the period, only for Holmstrom to tie it again early in the second. Teravainen then put Chicago ahead on a power play, but Dobson responded early in the third, setting the stage for Bedard’s late-game heroics.

Despite the loss, the Islanders showed improvement in their defensive structure during the second and third periods, according to coach Patrick Roy. However, they couldn’t contain Chicago’s opportunistic offense. For the Blackhawks, the win marked a critical turning point, fueled by standout performances from Bedard and Teravainen, as they demonstrated resilience and the ability to capitalize in clutch situations.

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Blackhawks come back from 2-0 deficit in third period to defeat Capitals

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Ryan Donato scored the game-winning goal with 2:18 left as the Chicago Blackhawks came from behind to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday.

Ilya Mikheyev had a goal and an assist, while Teuvo Teravainen recorded an assist on every goal for the Blackhawks. TJ Brodie also scored for Chicago, who trailed 2-0 going into the third period.

Washington’s record dropped to 12-1-1 when leading after two periods, and they lost on the road for the second consecutive night after a franchise-record 10-game road win streak.

Donato sealed the comeback when he drove to the net from behind the goal line and beat Capitals goalie Logan Thompson with a shot.

Both Thompson and Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom made 20 saves each.

Washington was outshot 9-5 in the first period but took advantage of their limited scoring chances. Pierre-Luc Dubois opened the scoring at 4:16 of the period, and Andrew Mangiapane added a goal nine minutes later. Both goals came after strong individual plays to beat Blackhawks defenders.

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Dubois scored after Chicago’s Louis Crevier mishandled the puck, allowing Dubois to slip a shot through Soderblom’s five-hole. Mangiapane made a move around Brodie on his way to the net before wristing a shot past Soderblom.

The Blackhawks cut the deficit to 2-1 just 51 seconds into the third period when Mikheyev scored a short-handed goal.

Brodie tied the game with 5:53 left, shooting a wrist shot from the top of the right circle.

Chicago had several chances on the power play earlier in the game but went 0-for-4, including failing to score on two consecutive too-many-men penalties against Washington in the second period.

Chicago also extended their penalty-kill streak to 27 after shutting down Washington’s 0-for-3 performance on the power play.

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Caps look to bounce back in Chicago after road streak ends

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The Washington Capitals, who are leading the Eastern Conference, will aim to move past their recent loss and focus on their next game Tuesday when they play the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Capitals come into this game after a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday, which ended their 10-game road winning streak, a franchise record.

Before that, Washington had won four games in a row and outscored their opponents 13-6. Despite being held to just one goal against the Stars, Dylan Strome scored for Washington by tipping in a shot from Jakob Chychrun in the first period.

“Try to get a high tip because it’s tough for the goalie to pick it up, you know,” Strome said. “We talk a lot about getting to the net. It’s kind of a give-and-take, if you can get to the net to screen the goalie or try to get a high tip. All of our ‘D’ gets their shots through, and that’s been a huge reason why we’ve scored this year.”

Capitals coach Spencer Carbery values the team’s effort, especially since star forward Alex Ovechkin (fractured left fibula) has been out for a month.

“We need to continue to find ways to score on the interior,” Carbery said. “We’ve got to continue to work because those are hard goals to score, but they’re imperative goals to score. Imperative to score in this league, especially against good teams.”

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The Blackhawks have won two of their last four games as they try to build their second two-game winning streak of the season. Although they’ve given up eight third-period goals in the last three games, they managed to stop the last goal from being a game-changer.

On Sunday, Noah Dobson of the New York Islanders scored early in the third period to tie the game at 3-3, but Connor Bedard’s goal late in the game, along with an empty-netter, secured a 5-3 win for Chicago.

Blackhawks interim coach Anders Sorensen praised the team’s resilience.

“We did bend a little bit, and we were teetering a little bit, but give the guys a lot of credit,” Sorensen said. “The composure on the bench was really good. A lot of young players kept their composure and kept making plays when the game was on the line.”

Bedard, who had a goal and an assist in that game, has seven points (two goals, five assists) in the past five games. He credits Sorensen’s coaching for the team’s improvement.

“I feel like he’s been really good with me kind of one-on-one, helping me out,” Bedard said. “And I think we’re playing a little more aggressive, which obviously benefits the offensive side. But, you know, obviously I like to think I can make plays and produce, and that’s what I want to do. But he’s helped me out a bit, for sure.”

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno missed the game against the Islanders due to illness. Washington’s Andrew Mangiapane was also out on Monday for the same reason.

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Devils surge past struggling Blackhawks with four-goal third period

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Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Timo Meier all scored in about two minutes to help the New Jersey Devils finish a four-goal outburst in the third period, leading them to a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J.

Dawson Mercer started the comeback at 2:45 into the third period for the Devils, who won their last two games of a five-game homestand (3-1-1). Goalie Jacob Markstrom made 17 saves in the win.

Jason Dickinson scored the only goal for the Blackhawks in the second period. Chicago has now lost seven of their last eight games. They gave up three goals in just 2:19 in Thursday’s 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders, and they have lost 12 games this season in which they scored first.

Chicago goalie Drew Commesso, who was making his second NHL appearance and first start, recorded 20 saves.

Dickinson’s unusual goal was the only score in the first two periods. His shot hit off Markstrom, hit the far post, then bounced off Luke Hughes’ face and rolled into the net with 6:29 left in the second.

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Mercer, who was wearing a face guard after being hit in the face by a puck on Thursday, tied the game when he took a backhanded pass from Luke Hughes and fired a shot past Commesso’s stick.

Jack Hughes gave the Devils the lead with 9:32 remaining after Jesper Bratt made a great defensive play. Bratt checked Wyatt Kaiser, recovered the puck, and passed it to Brett Pesce. Pesce then passed it to Jack Hughes, who scored with a powerful slapshot that beat Commesso on the stick side.

Hischier stole a pass from Kevin Korchinski and led a three-on-two attack. Hischier scored with 7:44 left when he managed to push the puck through Commesso’s legs while being pushed from behind by TJ Brodie.

Meier added another goal just 18 seconds later, putting in the rebound of a shot from Mercer.

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Blackhawks aim to change their luck in matchup against the Devils

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The Chicago Blackhawks had one of their most frustrating third periods of the season on Thursday night. However, they also played one of their best third periods of the season.

The struggling Blackhawks will try to build on the positive moments when they wrap up a three-game road trip by facing the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J., on Saturday afternoon.

Both teams had Friday off after playing the previous night in the New York area. The Blackhawks mounted a strong comeback, but it wasn’t enough in a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., while the Devils won 3-1 over the Los Angeles Kings at home.

The Blackhawks experienced some familiar problems in the third period when the Islanders scored three goals in just 2:19 to increase their lead to 5-1. However, Chicago responded with a strong effort, outshooting New York 11-2 for the rest of the game and scoring three times. Tyler Bertuzzi scored two of those goals in the final 70 seconds to bring the Blackhawks within one goal.

The three goals scored and allowed in the third period matched a season high for the Blackhawks, who have been outscored 39-21 in the final period this season.

“I thought we did some good things,” said Blackhawks interim head coach Anders Sorensen. “The mental lapses that we had there in the second and third, that’s something we have to clean up.”

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The Blackhawks have lost six of their last seven games, even though they scored first in all but one of them. This season, Chicago has lost 11 times when scoring first.

“We’re all aware of what we need to do here,” Sorensen said. “It’s just a matter of working through it.”

The Devils also worked through their issues on Thursday, finishing strong with three unanswered goals in the last 21:04. This victory ended a two-game losing streak for New Jersey and snapped the Kings’ six-game winning streak.

Despite a strong effort, the Devils lost 6-1 to the Colorado Avalanche and 6-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs, even though they outshot their opponents 64-41 in those games. They also outshot Toronto 39-17 in a 2-1 overtime loss on Tuesday.

“The more you do good things and good habits, things fall your way,” said Devils coach Sheldon Keefe. “It’s just one of those things. I think if you stay with it, eventually it’s going to fall. How our team’s defending and playing that way and not getting discouraged with not scoring — that to me, that’s winning hockey and I’ve been really impressed with our guys’ buy-in in that regard.”

New Jersey outshot the Kings 26-14 on Thursday, with top players Ondrej Palat and Jack Hughes combining for five points (two goals, three assists) to reward the team’s defensive effort.

“We funneled a lot of pucks to the net against the Leafs, too,” Hughes said. “Two good efforts for us and we’d like to finish off the homestand with another good win on Saturday.”

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The Chicago Blackhawks have called up their top prospect, Frank Nazar, from the minor leagues

Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar participates in the team’s NHL hockey camp

The Chicago Blackhawks recalled their top prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues on Friday.

At the same time, the team placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, effective from Dec. 7. Martinez, who signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Blackhawks in free agency, is dealing with a neck injury.

Nazar, 20, had 11 goals and 13 assists in 21 games with Rockford of the American Hockey League. He said he tried not to focus on the possibility of a call-up while playing with the IceHogs.

“I just play my game, focus on myself and obviously help the team win, best I could do, and let the rest come,” he said.

This move brings Nazar back together with Anders Sorensen, who had been coaching Rockford before taking the interim head coach position with Chicago after Luke Richardson was fired on Dec. 5.

“It’s definitely really nice just to have someone that I know and trust and have a good relationship with,” Nazar said. “I know that he’s going to give good feedback and everything like that, and just help out in areas where I need it.”

Nazar was selected by the Blackhawks with the No. 13 pick in the 2022 draft. After a strong performance at the University of Michigan, the forward signed a three-year contract with the Blackhawks in April.

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Nazar played three games with Chicago at the end of last season, scoring a goal on his first shot in his NHL debut on April 14 against Carolina.

With the Blackhawks being active in free agency, they had Nazar start the season with Rockford to continue his development. However, his impressive performance in the minors made a strong case for him to return to the NHL.

“Frank’s played very well,” general manager Kyle Davidson said last week when asked about Nazar’s promotion. “He’s been a real bright spot for us and his performance has been really exciting.”

Chicago (9-18-2) has lost six of their last seven games heading into Saturday’s game at New Jersey. They will begin a three-game homestand on Sunday against the New York Islanders.

Nazar is expected to play on a line with Taylor Hall and Tyler Bertuzzi against the Devils. Sorensen said his advice for Nazar is to trust his instincts.

“He’s been playing real well down there,” Sorensen said. “He can drive a puck and just kind of play his game, right? And then as we go, after the game we’ll talk more.”

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Islanders secure win over Blackhawks with three rapid goals

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Noah Dobson, Bo Horvat, and Maxim Tsyplakov scored in a quick 2:19 stretch for the New York Islanders, who held off a late push from the Chicago Blackhawks to win 5-4 on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.

Dennis Cholowski and Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders in the second period. Ilya Sorokin, the Islanders’ goalie, made 26 saves in the win. Holmstrom and Jean-Gabriel Pageau (three assists) both had three-point games, and Dobson finished with two points.

For the Blackhawks, Connor Bedard scored in the first period, TJ Brodie added a goal in the third, and Tyler Bertuzzi scored twice in the final 1:10 of the third period. Bedard and Alex Vlasic each had two assists. Chicago’s goalie Arvid Soderblom stopped just 14 of 19 shots before being replaced by Drew Commesso, who saved both shots he faced in his NHL debut.

Bedard’s goal came with 3:13 left in the first period after a cross-checking penalty on Cholowski led to a power play. Kyle Palmieri almost intercepted a pass from Vlasic, but Ryan Donato collected the puck and passed to Bedard, who skated around Islanders defenders Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov before scoring.

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Cholowski made up for the penalty by scoring at 6:59 of the second period, beating Soderblom glove-side after a power play expired. Holmstrom gave the Islanders the lead at 5:54 of the second, skating past Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski and shooting past Soderblom, who was screened by Brodie and Pageau.

The Islanders started the third period strong with Dobson’s goal at 5:39. He skated into the left faceoff circle after receiving a pass from Brock Nelson and fired a shot past Soderblom. Horvat followed with a goal 57 seconds later, taking a pass from Pageau and shooting over Soderblom’s stick.

Tsyplakov added another goal at 7:58, putting in the rebound of a shot from Palmieri. Brodie answered for the Blackhawks with his first goal of the season at 11:04, shooting under Sorokin’s glove. Bertuzzi then scored twice in the last minute of the game, once with 1:10 remaining and again with just 9.7 seconds left.

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NHL roundup: Blackhawks defeat Rangers, end losing streak

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Taylor Hall scored the go-ahead goal with 13:44 left and also had an assist, helping the Chicago Blackhawks end a five-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.

The Blackhawks had been outscored 21-10 during their losing streak, but the win gave interim coach Anders Sorensen his first victory in two games after he took over for Luke Richardson on Thursday. Chicago also ended a six-game road losing streak (0-5-1) and secured their fourth win in 15 games (4-10-1).

Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for the Blackhawks, who won only their second game this season when scoring two goals or fewer. Chicago goalie Arvid Soderblom made 29 saves in the victory, stepping in after Petr Mrazek went on injured reserve with a groin injury. Soderblom’s key save came on Artemi Panarin during a New York power play in the second period.

Red Wings 6, Sabres 5 (SO)

Lucas Raymond had a goal and an assist and also scored in the shootout as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Buffalo Sabres to snap a five-game losing streak.

Andrew Copp scored twice, and Moritz Seider had a goal and an assist for Detroit. Goalie Sebastian Cossa made his NHL debut and picked up the win in relief, making key saves.

Buffalo’s Jason Zucker scored twice and added an assist. The Sabres have now lost seven straight games (0-4-3).

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Canadiens 3, Ducks 2 (SO)

Patrik Laine had a goal and an assist in regulation before the Montreal Canadiens won in a shootout against the Anaheim Ducks.

Kirby Dach also scored, and goalie Sam Montembeault made 27 saves, including four in overtime, for the Canadiens. Montreal improved to 3-1-0 on their five-game homestand.

Troy Terry scored both goals for Anaheim, and goalie Lukas Dostal made 19 saves. The Ducks lost their sixth game in the past eight (2-4-2). In the shootout, Laine and Cole Caufield scored for Montreal, while Terry and Mason McTavish missed for Anaheim.

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Blackhawks snap five-game losing streak with win over Rangers

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Taylor Hall scored the go-ahead goal with 13:44 left and also picked up an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks ended their five-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the struggling New York Rangers on Monday night.

During their losing streak, the Blackhawks had been outscored 21-10. This win gave interim coach Anders Sorensen his first victory in his second game since taking over for Luke Richardson on Thursday. Chicago also snapped a six-game road losing streak (0-5-1) and earned just their fourth win in 15 games this season (4-10-1).

Hall broke a 1-1 tie with a great individual play during a two-on-one with Connor Bedard. Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller lost the puck along the boards to Jason Dickinson, who passed it to Bedard, who then fed Hall on the left wing. Hall went to the net, received a pass from Bedard, and the puck went in off Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin’s stick and pad as Hall fell over him.

Tyler Bertuzzi also scored for the Blackhawks, who won for the second time this season when scoring two goals or fewer (1-15-2).

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Chicago goalie Arvid Soderblom made 29 saves in his second win of the season, highlighted by a key save with his left skate on Artemi Panarin during a Rangers power play in the second period. Soderblom played in place of Petr Mrazek, who was placed on injured reserve with a groin injury.

Will Cuylle scored his first career short-handed goal for the Rangers, but they lost for the eighth time in their last 10 games and were booed by the crowd during the third period. Shesterkin, who signed an eight-year, $92 million contract on Saturday, stopped 30 shots in his first appearance since the deal.

Chicago took the lead with 11:50 left in the first period after a mistake by Mika Zibanejad. Zibanejad dumped the puck behind the net, but Hall intercepted it, circled the net, and passed it to Bertuzzi, who scored from the left circle.

The Rangers answered quickly, as they won a puck battle in their zone and moved the puck up the ice. Sam Carrick shot on Soderblom, who made the save, but Cuylle scored on the rebound with 43 seconds left in the first period.

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Rangers look for solutions after defeat to underperforming Blackhawks

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The New York Rangers had the best record in the NHL last season, but after 27 games this season, they are struggling, with eight losses in their last 10 games.

Three days after trading captain Jacob Trouba to Anaheim, the Rangers lost again, 2-1 at home to the Chicago Blackhawks, the team with the worst record in the league. During the game, the Rangers were booed several times by their fans at Madison Square Garden, where they have now lost eight out of 15 games this season.

“We’re not feeling great about that – for sure,” said Artemi Panarin, New York’s leading scorer, who didn’t get any points against his former team on Monday. “We’ve got to play better so we don’t hear that anymore.”

The Blackhawks, who hadn’t won a road game in over five weeks, played well with strong defense, good execution, and few mistakes. The Rangers took 30 shots and managed just one short-handed goal from Will Cuylle against Arvid Soderblom, the Blackhawks’ backup goalie, who had a 1-6-1 record.

This loss marked the second straight game where the Rangers were beaten by a backup goalie. On Sunday, they lost 7-5 to Seattle’s Philipp Grubauer after blowing a 3-1 lead.

“The execution was off all night. Could be fatigue. Could be mental. Could be anything,” said Rangers coach Peter Laviolette. “Regardless, it’s unacceptable. We’ve got to be better than that. You’re not going to win hockey games if you can’t execute.”

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The Rangers started the season strong with a 12-4-1 record but have gone 2-8-0 since their 4-3 win over Vancouver on Nov. 19. The team traded Trouba and his $8 million salary, which freed up cap space but left them without a tough physical presence on defense.

New York’s star goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, who just signed an eight-year, $92 million extension on Saturday, has a 9-10-1 record and has lost six of his last seven games.

Laviolette stressed that the leadership group, now without Trouba, needs to step up if the Rangers want to improve their position in the standings.

“The only answers are going to come from that room,” Laviolette said. “We’ve got to be better than we were tonight.”

For Chris Kreider, the team’s most experienced player at 33 years old, the solution is to bring the right mindset and put in consistent effort. The Rangers play Buffalo on Wednesday and will return home to face the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.

“We have to get back to work and show we can play the right way,” Kreider said. “And we have to do that for 60 minutes.”

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Despite falling behind early, the Jets defeat the Blackhawks for their second consecutive victory

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Mark Scheifele scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and Kyle Connor had two assists to help the Winnipeg Jets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Saturday.

Under interim coach Anders Sorensen for the first time, the Blackhawks led 1-0 and 2-1 but couldn’t hold on, resulting in their fifth straight loss, the worst of their season so far.

Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 12 saves as the Jets won their second straight after a four-game losing streak.

Scheifele scored the winning goal at 10:18 of the third period when he tapped in a rebound of Connor’s shot past Blackhawks goalie Arvid Soderblom. It was Scheifele’s 14th goal of the season, tying him with Connor for the team lead.

Mason Appleton, who had a goal and an assist, sealed the win with an empty-net goal with 1:41 left.

The Blackhawks got on the board first with a power-play goal. Alex Vlasic scored with a point shot at 9:01 of the first period, just 21 seconds after the Jets were penalized for delay of game.

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The Jets tied the game 4:30 later when Gabriel Vilardi tipped Logan Stanley’s shot past Soderblom while the Blackhawks were still adjusting after a goaltending change.

Starting goalie Petr Mrazek left the game midway through the first period after getting hurt while stopping a shot from Winnipeg’s Adam Lowry. Mrazek had saved all four shots he faced before leaving, and Soderblom replaced him. This marked Soderblom’s first game since Nov. 19.

The Blackhawks regained the lead with just 13 seconds left in the first period. Alec Martinez took a pass from Ilya Mikheyev, skated to the left circle, and beat Hellebuyck with a wrist shot.

The Jets outshot the Blackhawks 29-14 and kept up heavy pressure in the second period. At 13:10 of the second, Nino Niederreiter tied the game when he took a pass from Appleton behind the net, skated along the red line, and scored with a backhand shot over Soderblom.

Soderblom finished with 21 saves. The Jets went 0-for-2 on the power play.