ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Chicago Blackhawks achieved an emphatic victory over the Anaheim Ducks, ending their five-game losing streak with a 6-3 win on Saturday night. Ryan Donato led the charge with two goals and an assist, contributing significantly to the Blackhawks’ dominant performance.
In addition to Donato’s standout performance, Teuvo Teravainen played a crucial role by scoring one goal and providing two assists. Lukas Reichel, Wyatt Kaiser, and Patrick Marron also added their names to the scoresheet. Goaltender Arvid Soderblom was a reliable presence between the posts, making 28 saves to secure the win for his team.
For the Anaheim Ducks, Leo Carlsson managed to find the net twice, and Jackson LaCombe also scored, but their efforts couldn’t extend Anaheim’s five-game winning streak at home. John Gibson, who returned to protect the goal after recovering from an upper-body injury, made 18 saves during the match.
The game commenced with a scoreless first period, but the action intensified in the second period with both teams combining for a total of five goals.
The Blackhawks had to adapt quickly following the trade of Seth Jones to Florida earlier that day. After a tentative start, the team rallied to score six goals over the last two periods, proving their resilience.
The Ducks, with an impressive 8-1-1 home record since December 29, were disappointed by the defeat, particularly against a team like the Blackhawks, who are positioned low in the Western Conference standings.
A pivotal moment in the match occurred early in the third period. After successfully killing a penalty, the Blackhawks capitalized on the momentum when Reichel executed a breakaway, expanding the lead to two goals with just over 15 minutes left in the game.
A noteworthy statistic is Teravainen’s current form; he is riding a four-game points streak, accruing two goals and four assists. Against the Ducks, he has been especially productive, tallying nine points, comprising four goals and five assists, in their last four encounters.
Looking ahead, the Blackhawks will play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night. Meanwhile, the Ducks travel to face the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
