The Chicago Blackhawks, a night after snapping an eight-game losing streak, may have started another one, losing 3-0 to the New York Islanders.
It started well for the Blackhawks, as Chicago dominated high-danger chances at 5-on-5 in the first 20 minutes, 6-3. The Blackhawks also generated 1.14 expected goals to the Islanders’ 0.89, but were unable to convert on their chances.
The first was the only good period the Blackhawks had on Sunday, as less than halfway through the second period, after a lengthy review, it was determined that Matt Martin scored, giving the Islanders a 1-0 lead:
Arvid Soderblom’s attempt to squeeze the pipe came just a split second too late.