The Chicago Blackhawks won their first game that counts since the fateful night in June when Patrick Kane sunk the goal heard 'round Chicago.
Marian Hossa has been the hottest Blackhawk thus far on the infant season as he has looked fast and dynamic in all aspects, on the score sheet and off it. He was able to add two goals in the contest in Buffalo against the Sabres in the Blackhawks' 4-3 victory.
Hossa is looking to jump out of the gate early as he did not get to open things up last season due to an injury he had for the first few months of the year, before becoming a key contributor to the Stanley Cup effort.
Corey Crawford was in net for the Hawks for the first time this season. He made some sparkling saves in the game, coming out to a total of 32 saves in the end. He outdid his much-heralded counterpart Ryan Miller, of Olympic fame.
Nineteen-year-old defenseman Nick Leddy was able to record his first NHL goal tonight with a slapper from the point that at first looked like an assist that Jonathan Toews redirected in mid-air.
Toews quickly recovered the puck as it in fact did not hit him, but had struck the S ...
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Marian Hossa Leads The Charge: Chicago Blackhawks Win Their First In Buffalo
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