The view from Chicago

Chicago Tribune

Blackhawks’ circus trip ends with 2-1 overtime loss to Kings

“Patrick Kane got his second goal in as many games when he re-directed a shot from Duncan Keith past Kings goaltender Peter Budaj for a 1-0 lead. But that would be all the scoring the Hawks would get.”

CSN Chicago

Jeff Carter, Kings nip Blackhawks in overtime

“For the Blackhawks, who had some ups and downs on this trip, finishing at .500 wasn’t so bad. With Jonathan Toews missing his second straight game with an upper-body injury sustained against San jose, the Blackhawks will take three out of four points on Friday and Saturday.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks salvage a point in circus trip finale

“In fact, the Hawks didn’t manage their first shot on goal until 11:21 into the third period. But that shot — a Kane deflection of a Duncan Keith blast — beat Kings goaltender Peter Budaj for a 1-0 lead.”

The Committed Indian

Birth, School, Work, Death – Kings 2, Blackhawks 1 (OT)

“On Saturday, it was the 70’s line that had their way with the Hawks. Of course, without Toews on the ice, Kopitar was also running roughshod but you have to figure if Toews played, it wouldn’t have looked so lopsided.”

SB Nation – Second City Hockey

Blackhawks vs. Kings: Chicago almost steals win in LA

“This was an uneven effort from the Blackhawks, who took a 1-0 lead after the first period despite being completely outplayed. After one period, the Kings had a 13-4 advantage on shots on goal, and that expanded to 24-11 by the end of the second period.”

ESPN Chicago

Carter’s OT goal puts Kings past Hawks 2-1, 5th straight win

“Captain Jonathan Toews missed his second straight game with an upper-body injury, but Chicago nearly swept its two-game stop in Southern California following a win over Anaheim on Friday.”