nhl Game Recap
Columbus Falls 3-2 to Blackhawks - Recap
Chicago got a 37-save performance from Robin Lehner as the Blackhawks handed Columbus a 3-2 loss on Friday at United Center.
Bettors who backed the Blackhawks were rewarded as -135 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.5.
Chicago got goals from Drake Caggiula, Alex DeBrincat, and Jonathan Toews in the victory. Caggiula opened the scoring at 15:35 of the first period.
Robin Lehner turned in a 37-save effort for the Blackhawks.
Columbus got goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Markus Nutivaara in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Columbus got a 30-stop effort from Elvis Merzlikins in the loss.
On the power play, Chicago went 1-for-4, while the Blue Jackets were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Chicago lost the shots on goal battle to Columbus by a margin of 39-33.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Capitals. Columbus, meanwhile, will have their next action against NY Islanders.