Game 42: Hawks 4, CBJ 3 (blackhawks)

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Game 42: Hawks 4, CBJ 3

By Theo Fox

Apr 10, 2021 • 11:43 pm

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After shaking off an 0-2 hole within the first few minutes to start the game, Kevin Lankinen was razor sharp the rest of the way coming up with huge saves including several on breakaways and at point-blank range.

Wyatt Kalynuk banked his 1st NHL goal, Carl Soderberg scored after a spell of scratches, Dylan Strome bagged his 4th since returning from a concussion. and Alex DeBrincat tallied his team-leading 21st.

Starting Lineup

The starting lineup with Soderberg returning after a 4-game hiatus:

Scoring Recap

1st Goal: Del Zotto (0-1)

2nd Goal: Atkinson (0-2)

3rd Goal: DeBrincat (1-2) PP

4th Goal: Soderberg (2-2)

5th Goal: Kalynuk (3-2)

6th Goal: Strome (4-2)

7th Goal: Laine (4-3)

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After the Hawks failed to clear the puck, Max Domi sent a cross-ice pass from the bottom of the right circle to Patrik Laine at the top of the left circle who launched a rocket past Lankinen.

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Game Notes

Quality vs Quantity

While the Hawks limited the Jackets to single-digit shots until the final minute of the 2nd, Columbus made them count with 2 goals in the first 3:13 of the game and had a clear edge on high danger chances.

Perpetually Poor Passing

Passing continues to be an Achilles' heel for Chicago with many of what they try to dish out being off target or heading to a receiver who isn't ready or in a position to do anything productive with it.

Conviction on Clears

Instead of getting the puck out with force, the Hawks have a bad habit of moving the puck from one area of danger to another. Although he's one of the team's strongest players, Murphy has the weakest clears.

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Player Notes

Adam Boqvist

Boqvist has been smothering in his defensive coverage by mirroring and getting stick on puck. He's also seemingly the only player on the team who can actually consistently connect with a stretch pass.

Calvin de Haan

Partway through the 2nd, de Haan left the game after suffering a hip pointer. This could be a chance for Riley Stillman unless it's time for one of rookies Ian Mitchell or Nicolas Beaudin to slot back in.

Kirby Dach

Dach is heating up more and more with 4 points in his last 6 games. In each game, he has also been a +1 or an even 0. Prior to then, he was -1 and -3 in his first pair of games back from wrist surgery and rehab.

Patrick Kane

Not taking away his all-world talent, Patrick Kane often skates himself into trouble taking the puck to the blueline then coughing it up to create a turnover and fast break in the other direction.

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Trade Predictions

With the trade deadline approaching at 2:00pm CST tomorrow, here are a few quick predictions on deals that the Blackhawks will make by then or perhaps later during the offseason:

By the TDL

* Mattias Janmark for a 3rd or 4th round pick. * Soderberg also for a 3rd or 4th round pick. * Nikita Zadorov for a prospect.

During the Offseason

* Brett Connolly or Carpenter for a 5th round pick. * Collin Delia for a 5th round pick.

Next Season

* de Haan is dealt for a 4th round pick by the 2022 TDL. * Alex Nylander also becomes trade bait if he shows no improvement after returning from knee surgery and getting re-signed.

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See you on the boards!

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