nhl Game Recap
Chicago Skates Past Tampa Bay 5-3 - Recap
Chicago got a pair of goals from Connor Bedard as the Blackhawks skated to a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Thursday at Amalie Arena.
Bettors who backed the Blackhawks were rewarded as +207 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Connor Bedard(2), Tyler Johnson, Corey Perry, and Kevin Korchinski each scored for the Blackhawks in the victory. Bedard opened the scoring for Chicago.
Petr Mrazek turned in a 30-save effort for the Blackhawks.
Tampa Bay got goals from Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Anthony Cirelli in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Tampa Bay got a 24-stop effort from Jonas Johansson in the loss.
On the power play, Chicago went 1-for-5, while the Lightning were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Chicago lost the shots on goal battle to Tampa Bay by a margin of 33-29.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Lightning will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Carolina.