The Blackhawks lost 3-2 in overtime to the Lightning on Thursday night in the first game of a three-game set at the United Center. It was the first time this season the Blackhawks picked up a point in the standings against Tampa Bay.
The game started with a scoreless first period. The Blackhawks got the game’s first power-play opportunity but failed to capitalize, registering two shots. Chicago had the shot advantage through the first period, 11-9. The Blackhawks also took care of the puck better than the Lightning in the first period, with three takeaways to Tampa’s two and four giveaways to six.