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Blackhawks Top of the Central Division

Written by: EricC on 14th November 2009

What do you get when you mix one of the teams that leads the NHL in shooting and another that has the goalie with the worst save percentage in the NHL? You get a Chicago Blackhawks victory! Corny, yes, but all the same, the Blackhawks win over the Toronto Maple Leafs Friday night has kept the team ahead in the Central Division.

Patrick Kane wasted no time, putting in the first goal only 3:22 into the game. Once again, Kane amazed the hockey world with another great shot; are we sure this kid is really only 20? About ten minutes later, Duncan Keith smashed the puck through a sea of players, putting the Hawks up by two goals. Chicago got a Power Play a couple of minutes into the second period. This allowed Troy Brouwer to deflect in Patrick Sharp’s shot, giving him his fifth goal of the season, and Sharps tenth assist.

Toronto managed to put their first goal in during the final minutes of the second period. Then, early in the third period, they put the pressure on a bit with another goal, making it a 3-2 game. Luckily, Cristobal Huet and the defense held the team off for the remaining time, giving Chicago another win.

Huet played a great game in goal, saving 29 shots. His save percentage is now at 90.5%, moving him one spot above the Stanley Cup Champs, Marc Andre Fleury.

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the San Jose Sharks Tomorrow, November 15 at 6:00 P.M. CT. This game will mark the final game of the Blackhawks four game Homestand. Starting Thursday, November 19, the Blackhawks will begin their six game Roadtrip.