After a flurry of trades during the weekend that included the acquisition of former Hawk, Andrew Ladd, the Chicago Blackhawks showcased how much better a team they are with a 3-2 win over the league-leading Washington Capitals on Sunday afternoon at the United Center.
With a 3-1 lead late in the third, the Capitals received a 5-on-3 man-advantage when Chicago defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson was sent to the penalty box for unsportsmanlike conduct during a Washington power play. Coach Joel Quenneville was not pleased with the call as he gave the officials his two cents.