Overview
- Kyle Connor, Gabe Vilardi and Mark Scheifele each recorded three points, with Vilardi scoring twice to lead Winnipeg’s offense.
- Gustav Nyquist exited in the first period with what coach Scott Arniel called a tweak, and the forward will be evaluated.
- Chicago’s young blue line committed costly errors, continuing a pattern of second‑period lapses that head coach Jeff Blashill labeled a “weird” night with “big mistakes.”
- Goaltender Spencer Knight’s recent form drew concern as Winnipeg exploited shots against the grain to his blocker side, including attempts he likely wanted back.
- Jonathan Toews registered an assist in his first game against his former team as the Blackhawks fell to 5-4-2 to open a six‑game road trip.