The Chicago Blackhawks could not extend their winning streak to three games, but they did pick up a point in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators. With the win, the Senators moved ahead of the New York Rangers for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Ottawa Senators earned two crucial points with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. Brady Tkachuk, David Perron and Josh Norris all scored for the Senators alongside Tim Stützle who netted the overtime winner. Drake Batherson and Jake Sanderson both had two-point outings with a pair of assists each.
The Chicago Blackhawks have allowed the third-most goals per game and fifth-most expected goals per 60 minutes at 5-on-5. Chicago also sports a league-low 43.8 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5, and Ottawa is positioned to drive possession and pile up high-quality scoring chances.
NHL Trade Deadline approaches, GM Kyle Davidson and the Chicago Blackhawks may have already fixed their fatal flaw.