nhl Game Recap
Blackhawks vs Sharks Final: 5-4 - Recap
It came down to a shootout and Kevin Lankinen foiled the opposition in a 5-4 victory for Chicago over San Jose Thursday.
Bettors who backed the Blackhawks were rewarded as +102 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Patrick Kane, Taylor Raddysh, Dylan Strome, and Calvin de Haan each scored for the Blackhawks in the victory. Kane opened the scoring for Chicago.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 33 of 37 San Jose shots in the victory.
Timo Meier, Jaycob Megna, Rudolfs Balcers, and Scott Reedy scored for the Sharks, finding the net behind Kevin Lankinen.
James Reimer stopped 28 of 32 shots for the Sharks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Chicago scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while San Jose went 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
San Jose outshot Chicago 37-32 in the game.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Predators. The Sharks will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.