Overview
- Frank Nazar scored 48 seconds into overtime to secure a 4-3 victory for the Chicago Blackhawks over the Ottawa Senators.
- The Blackhawks missed the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season, finishing with a 25-46-11 record.
- The Ottawa Senators rested key players, including Claude Giroux, Nick Jensen, and Jake Sanderson, in preparation for the postseason.
- Despite missing multiple starters, the Senators executed an effective power play, converting two of their three opportunities.
- Chicago’s younger players, including Connor Bedard with two goals, contributed significantly to an early 2-0 lead.