Overview
- Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Gabriel Vilardi combined for nine points, with Vilardi scoring twice and the others posting a goal and two assists.
- The result moved Winnipeg to 8-3-0, while Chicago fell to 5-4-2 to open a six-game road trip.
- Jonathan Toews faced Chicago for the first time, recorded an assist, and won about 70% of his faceoffs.
- Gustav Nyquist was ruled out for today with a day-to-day injury, prompting Tanner Pearson’s elevation and Brad Lambert’s return; Eric Comrie is projected to start in goal.
- Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill pointed to costly defensive mistakes, and Spencer Knight’s recent outings drew criticism after goals he would have wanted back.