Los Angeles — In an exciting matchup, Tyler Bertuzzi netted a critical goal with just 31 seconds left in the third period, allowing the Chicago Blackhawks to secure a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings in a shootout on Saturday evening.

Bertuzzi’s goal came in an unconventional manner as he found the net from one knee following a setup from Ryan Donato, just as Petr Mrazek was pulled for an extra attacker.

During the shootout, Chicago’s Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen, and Donato all successfully converted their penalty shots, giving the Blackhawks a much-needed win—only their second triumph in the past seven contests.

The Kings saw Alex Laferriere shine with two goals, though their effort to secure a fourth consecutive home victory at the start of the season fell short. This would have marked the first occurrence of such a feat since the 2010-11 season.

Notably, Los Angeles had recently won three out of four games but experienced a setback with a 4-2 loss to San Jose on Tuesday.

**Key Takeaways**

For the Blackhawks, the momentum shifted with goals from Nick Foligno and Craig Smith in the third period, leveling the score at 2. This determined push displayed by the team could signal a critical turning point in their season.

Meanwhile, for the Kings, Laferriere has made a significant impact, netting eight goals over his first 12 games this season, a dramatic improvement over the 12 he scored in 81 games as a rookie last year.

**Crucial Moment**

In a pivotal moment during the game, Donato demonstrated patience and skill, executing a series of fakes to outsmart Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper before slotting home his penalty shot, clinching the game for Chicago.

**Important Statistic**
Before this victory, the Blackhawks had struggled immensely, holding a record of 0-6-0 when they were behind after the second period. Additionally, it marked their first victory in seven attempts when the opponent scored first.

**Looking Ahead**
The Blackhawks are set to face the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday, while the Kings will embark on a two-game road trip starting with a match against the Nashville Predators on Monday.