The Chicago Blackhawks took to the practice ice at the Fifth Third Arena for the first time in what felt like weeks. As they prepared for tomorrow night’s game against the Utah Hockey Club, it was hard to wonder who would still be here when the puck is dropped.
Tim Stutzle scored on a deflection off his skate at 46 seconds of overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Off a turnover, Stutzle raced deep into the zone and cut across the crease, with the puck striking his skate and going past goalie Arvid Soderblom.
Forward Ryan Donato and quite a few other players also might be in play before the 2 p.m. trade deadline Friday.
Spencer Knight made 41 saves in his first game with Chicago, helping the Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Monday night. Defensemen Alec Martinez and Ethan Del Mastro scored for the Blackhawks,