A year ago the Blackhawks kicked off the season with a 10-1 statement win against the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.
This time around, not so much. But they'll absolutely take it.
Trailing 3-2 late in the third period, Patrick Kane connected with Brent Seabrook for the game-tying goal then finished the job 38 seconds into overtime by roofing a backhander past Craig Anderson as the Blackhawks defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.
"For the first game of the season I think it was a little bit sloppy to start and you saw that in the first period, giving up three goals," Kane said.