Jonathan Toews scored a goal and added an assist as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers by a final of 3-1 on Monday night from the United Center.
Rookie goalie Felix Sandstrom made 30 saves on 33 shots in the losing cause as the Flyers’ only offense came on a Kevin Hayes goal less than 10 minutes in. The next 50 minutes would see the Flyers held scoreless by Chicago netminder Kevin Lakinen, who turned aside 33 of 34 shots on the night.
First period
This titanic battle was titled in favor of the home standing Blackhawks as former Flyers great Erik Gustafsson opened the scoring less than two minutes in.