Chicago Blackhawks Vs. St. Louis Blues Recap: Power Plays Work In Hawks Favor, Chicago Wins 5-2

Despite facing a goalie in Brian Elliot who had been unstoppable of late, the Chicago Blackhawks (16-8-3, 35 pts) managed to crack the defense of the St. Louis Blues (14-9-3, 31 pts), winning 5-2. The Blackhawks fell down 1-0 early in the first period, but a wild second period pushed them to a 3-2 lead heading into the third.

The Blues, came into the game winning 8 of their last 11 games and had not allowed more than four goals -- in regulation or in shootouts -- since October 18 when they lost to the Los Angeles Kings 5-0. When the Blues went empty net in the waning moments of the third period, however, that streak of defensive prowess came to an end as Michael Frolik popped a shot through several Blues defenders for 5-2 Hawks lead.

All told, Chicago shined in the power plays. In their own three power plays, the Hawks managed to score two goals -- one by Marian Hossa and one by Patrick Sharp. And, in addition to killing each of the Blues four power plays, the Blackhawks were also able to score a shorthanded goal on Marian Hossa's second period, game-tying goal.

The Hawks will be in action again on Monday, December 5, when take on the Phoenix Coyotes.

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Chicago Blackhawks Vs. St. Louis Blues Score Update: Marin Hossa Scores Twice, Blackhawks Lead 4-2

The Chicago Blackhawks look for a strong close of the third and final period against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks fell behind early in the first period, but after a flurry of goals late in the second and early in the third periods, the Hawks have worked a 4-2 lead.

Near the end of the second period, the Blackhawks fell shorthanded after a Jonathan Toews penalty, but despite being shorthanded, Marian Hossa and Duncan Keith managed to break through the Blues defense. Brian Elliot shuffled back-and-forth, trying to make himself wide, but Hossa fired a 24-foot wrister by the goalie, giving the Hawks a 2-2 tied game.

A Patrik Berglund interference penalty, gave the Hawks their first power play with less than 5:00 remaining in the second period. Patrick Sharp took advantage, blasting a 43-foot slapshot for a goal and a 3-2 Blackhawks lead, their first lead of the game.

A slew of late period penalties -- against Berglund, Dave Bolland and David Backes -- suddenly set the Hawks up for a 4-on-3 power play at the start of the third period, which Marian Hossa turned into his 11th goal of the season, a 33-foot slapshot to give the Hawks a 4-2 lead.

The Blackhawks will look for their aggressive offense (31 shots-on-goal compared to the Blues' 20) to bring them their 16th win of the season.

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Chicago Blackhawks Vs. St. Louis Blues: Chris Stewart Puts Blues Up 2-1 In 2nd Period

The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to penetrate the icy defense of goalie Brian Elliot and the St. Louis Blues. Midway through the second period, the Blackhawks trail 2-1.

In the 1st period, the Blues made the most out of the least shots, firing only 8 shots on goal, but taking a 1-0 lead. The Blues jumped ahead after a wild fracas around the net resulted in a sprawling Ray Emery for the Blackhawks and a fortuitous bounce for David Perron, who then poked the puck past Emery.

The Blackhawks offense remained aggressive, though, firing 13 unsuccessful shots on the wall-like Elliot. In the second period, however, a hustle play from the Blackhawks saved an icing call, and the Hawks were able to clang the puck off the crossbar for 1-1 tie. The goal was credited to Jonathan Toews for a late deflection.

Unfortunately for Chicago, the Blues benefited from a serious no-call as a would-be tripping penalty went un-noticed and Chris Stewart was able to blast a wrister through the short-handed Blackhawks defense for a 2-1.

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Blackhawks Vs. Blues Preview: Hawks Look To Cool Off The Blues

The Chicago Blackhawks (15-8-3) travel to St. Louis to take on the Blues (14-8-3) on Saturday night.