Blackhawks 3, Stars 2
Three Stars
1. Patrick Kane, Blackhawks — Goal, assist, always around puck
2. Stephen Johns, Stars — Assist and strong overall game
3. Corey Crawford, Blackhawks — Makes 31 saves on 33 shots, huge in third period.
Big play
The Blackhawks scored 11 seconds into the game when a whistle could clearly be heard before the puck crossed the goal line. On one hand, goalie Antti Niemi and his teammates could have controlled the rebound and been more prepared. On the other hand, the whistle blew.