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Ducks Get By Blackhawks in Overtime

Frank Vatrano scored 2:15 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of two of the NHL's worst teams.

 

Vatrano got his 12th goal when he beat Petr Mrazek from the left side of the net. Isac Lundestrom set up the game-winner with a cross-ice pass.

 

Brett Leason and Jayson Megna each had a goal and an assist for Anaheim (17-29-6). John Klingberg had two assists, and Anthony Stolarz made 27 saves.

 

Chicago's Jason Dickinson had a goal for the third straight game. Seth Jones also scored and Mrazek blocked 23 shots.

 

With the game tied at 2, the Blackhawks controlled much of the action in the third period. But Stolarz stopped Dickinson's point-blank shot with 7:40 left. Chicago defenseman Jake McCabe missed on a prime chance with just over six minutes remaining.

 

It was the first game for the Blackhawks since Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull died last week at age 84. The organization paid tribute to Hull with a pregame moment of silence and a video of his career highlights.

 

Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews missed the game with a non-COVID-19 illness.

Blackhawks C Tyler Johnson (left ankle) returned after missing three games.

Chicago D Jarred Tinordi, out since Dec. 18 with a broken jaw, has been activated off IR. He could play this weekend

 

The Blackhawks host Arizona on Friday.

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