
The Blackhawks have had issues starting games, but they started arguably with their best first period of the year. They drew 3 penalties, outshot Detroit, 16-7, and took a 2-0 lead into the first intermission on goals :26 seconds apart by Brian Campbell (4th), and Richard Panik (10th).

The third period saw both goalies play strong as there was no scoring, but scoring chances were plenty. At the end of the third period, Red Wing forward, Justin Abdelkader, who hadn't played since December 1st, took a penalty with :16 remaining in regulation. In overtime, Keith ended the game with a PPG.
Notable Mentions: The line of Ryan Hartman - Tanner Kero - Richard Panik combined for 5 points (2G 3A), +4, 10 shots, and drew 5 of the 7 Detroit penalties. Hartman, in his last 4 games has 6 points (4G 2A), +5, 16 shots. Campbell's goal gave him 499 career points for his career. For Crawford, it was career win 197. The Blackhawks swept their 4-game home stand, after losing 5 of their previous 6 games. The Blackhawks improved to 17-6-5 in one goal games this year.
3 Stars of the Game
1st - CHI - Duncan Keith ~ (1G 1A), +2
2nd - CHI - Richard Panik ~ (1G 1A)
3rd - DET - Andreas Athanasiou ~ 1G
Next Game: Friday, January 13th, Away vs. Washington Capitals, 6PM CT, Television: CSN-CH, Radio - WGN720AM
LET'S GO HAWKS!!!
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