nhl Game Recap
Blackhawks Down New York 5-2 - Match Report
Max Domi was the difference, potting a pair for Chicago on Saturday as the Blackhawks skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Rangers at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Blackhawks were rewarded as +227 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Chicago got goals from Max Domi(2), Patrick Kane, Reese Johnson, and Taylor Raddysh in the victory. Johnson opened the scoring at 2:38 of the first period.
Petr Mrazek turned in a 21-save effort for the Blackhawks.
Chris Kreider, and Mika Zibanejad scored for the Rangers, finding the net behind Petr Mrazek.
Jaroslav Halak stopped 16 of 20 shots for the Rangers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Chicago scored 3 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York outshot Chicago 28-21 in the game.
Chicago heads into a battle against the Islanders. New York, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. Louis.