Patrick Kane Scores OT Goal, Gives Chicago Blackhawks Season-Opening Victory
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Patrick Kane scored 38 seconds into overtime to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Alex DeBrincat, Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook also scored, and Cam Ward stopped 22 shots. Maxime Lajoie scored for Ottawa in his NHL debut, Colin White and Zack Smith added goals, and Craig Anderson made 37 saves.
Seabrook tied it midway through the third period, with Kane find the defenseman alone in front for a one-timer.
The teams combined for five goals in the first period.
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Cam Ward #30 of the Chicago Blackhawks makes a save against the Detroit Red Wings during a preseason game at the United Center on September 25, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois.
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After making the team on a tryout contract, Davidson will hope to solidify a blue line that is facing a myriad of depth and injury concerns. He played for three different teams in 2017-18, scoring four goals and dishing out three assists in 51 games.
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A fifth round pick of the Blackhawks in 2013, Johnson has finally made it to the NHL after three years in college and two seasons in the AHL. He had 13 goals and 17 assists in 73 games last season with the IceHogs, and is hoping to be a consistent contributor at the NHL level this season.
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The 2017 first round pick is jumping right into the NHL, skating alongside Duncan Keith. He is a talented puck mover and a strong two-way player, but it could take time for him to find his sea legs in the NHL.
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The 2017 first round pick is jumping right into the NHL, skating alongside Duncan Keith. He is a talented puck mover and a strong two-way player, but it could take time for him to find his sea legs in the NHL.
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The cagey veteran had a strong season with the Lightning last year, with 13 goals and 16 assists, and he could potentially fill a variety of roles for the Blackhawks this season.
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One of Stan Bowman’s few free agent moves this offseason, Manning will take on a bottom-four defensive role after scoring seven goals and racking up 12 assists for the Philadelphia Flyers last season.
Chicago opened the scoring when DeBrincat used Thomas Chabot as a screen before firing a shot past Anderson. Ottawa tied it when Smith's shot deflected off Duncan Keith. The goal was Smith's first since Feb. 21, also against Chicago.
The Hawks regained the lead when Toews came down the wing and fired a shot off Anderson's shoulder.
