Chicago Blackhawks veteran forward Jason Dickinson achieved a milestone in his career by scoring 20 goals for the first time in his nine seasons in the NHL. He expressed his excitement over the achievement, noting that he had never surpassed 10 goals in previous seasons. Dickinson scored twice in a game against the Calgary Flames, where the Blackhawks emerged victorious with a 3-1 win. Goalkeeper Petr Mrazek made 40 saves to secure the win, with Seth Jones also scoring for Chicago. Rookie Landon Slaggert contributed with two assists, marking his first points in his sixth NHL game.
Despite dropping their fourth consecutive game, the Calgary Flames showed improvement in the later periods, with MacKenzie Weegar scoring their only goal late in the game. Flames coach Ryan Huska expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance, particularly criticizing their slow start in the game. The Flames goalkeeper, Jacob Markstrom, made 24 saves in the losing effort. The Flames are looking to bounce back in their next game against St. Louis on Thursday.
The last-place Blackhawks have shown improvement in their recent games, with a record of 6-4-0 in their last 10 matches. They have won 21 games out of 72 in the season. After a dramatic comeback win against the San Jose Sharks, where they rallied from a 4-0 deficit, the Blackhawks were focused on a better start against the Flames. This strategy paid off, as they took an early lead with Seth Jones scoring on a power play in the first period. Jason Dickinson extended the lead with his 19th goal, showcasing a strong offensive performance from Chicago.
Chicago coach Luke Richardson praised his team’s performance in the first period, highlighting their aggressive play and dominance on the ice. Jones continued his offensive resurgence with another goal in the game, following his two-goal performance in the previous match against the Sharks. Dickinson completed his milestone of 20 goals with a goal in the third period, assisted by Joey Anderson. Dickinson’s previous career high was nine goals in a season. The Blackhawks are set to face the Ottawa Senators in their next game as they continue their quest for more wins in the season.
The Chicago Blackhawks showcased a balanced offensive performance in their win against the Calgary Flames, with contributions from veteran players like Jason Dickinson and Seth Jones, as well as rookie Landon Slaggert. Petr Mrazek’s stellar goaltending also played a crucial role in securing the victory. The Flames will look to regroup and improve their performance in their upcoming game against St. Louis. The Blackhawks, on the other hand, will aim to build on their recent successes as they continue their push for more wins in the season.
