nhl Game Recap
Chicago Ices Ottawa 8-2 - Recap
Jonathan Toews was the difference, potting a pair for Chicago on Tuesday as the Blackhawks skated off with a 8-2 victory over the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
Chicago won as a -106 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Jonathan Toews(2), Nick Schmaltz(2), Patrick Kane, Jan Rutta, Richard Panik, and Patrick Sharp each scored for the Blackhawks in the victory. Panik opened the scoring for Chicago.
Anton Forsberg turned in a 25-save effort for the Blackhawks.
Ottawa got goals from Derrick Brassard, and Mark Stone in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Craig Anderson stopped 22 of 26 shots for the Senators, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Chicago scored 4 times on 6 chances on the power play, while Ottawa went 0-for-4 with the man advantage.
Ottawa lost the shots on goal battle to Chicago by a margin of 43-27.
Chicago looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wild. The Senators will aim to get back on the winning track at Toronto.