Blackhawks Vs. Rangers Final Score: Chicago Wins 4-2, Ends Nine-Game Losing Streak

It took over half of February, but the Chicago Blackhawks finally ended their nine-game losing streak on Thursday with a 4-2 victory over the New York Rangers.

Blackhawks Vs. Rangers Score Update: Chicago Leads 4-1 After 2 Periods

The Blackhawks were not able to keep the goals coming in the second period, but they nonetheless hold a 4-1 lead on the New York Rangers, who got off to an absolutely dreadful start to Thursday night's game.

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Marc Staal got New York on the board with the only goal of the second period, which came at the 3:04-mark. A total of 12 penalties have been called in the game, but neither team has been able to cash in on the power play.

Chicago leads in shots on goal 19-12; they out-shot New York 9-7 in the second period.

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Blackhawks Vs. Rangers Score Update: Chicago Leads 4-0 After 1st Period

Perhaps the Chicago Blackhawks' long period of suffering is about to come to an end on Thursday night, as they've taken a big 4-0 lead on the New York Rangers, but there's still 40 minutes to get through.

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Jonathan Toews got the scoring started with a penalty shot goal a little over a minute into the game; it was his 28th goal of the season. Nick Leddy scored about a minute after that to give Chicago a quick 2-0 lead. The onslaught continued when Patrick Sharp scored two minutes after Leddy's goal, and Marian Hossa later picked up the fourth goal of the period for Chicago.

Unofficially, Chicago out-shot New York 10-5.

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