Two titans clashed when the Chicago Blackhawks infringed on San Jose Sharks Territory Tuesday, Jan. 31. The game had everything but bad blood to make it thrilling despite a basic formula for a regulation win. It was as simple as a Tomas Hertl return to the ice and his return of one puck.
Tuesday was Hertl’s second game back in San Jose’s lineup following a November knee injury. His backhand of a Brent Burns shot off the back boards won it with just over two minutes left.
Hertl’s presence gives the Joe (Thornton and Pavelski) line the third threat it needs to produce consistently.