On Thursday April 20, the Chicago Blackhawks took the ice against the St. Louis Blues at home. It was the fourth game of the seven game series and the Hawks were looking to tie it at two.

In the first period, Vladimir Tarasenko slid the puck past Corey Crawford for the first goal of the game, setting the tone for the Blues. While the Hawks ended the period scoreless.

As the second period progressed, the game got more and more physical. Crawford changed the atmosphere and tone of the game after charging Blues’ forward, Robby Fabbri. Following the scuffle, Hawks Marian Hossa slung the puck towards the net, grazing Andrew Shaw’s back and ending up in the goal to tie the game. Shortly after, Duncan Keith, scored on a power play to give the Hawks the go-ahead goal. With the second period coming to an end, the Blues’ started to take charge of the ice, increasing their possession time. After multiple shots on goal with time ticking down, Tarasenko netted his second of the game.

The pressure is on for the Hawks at the beginning of the third, following and immediate goal by Jaden Schwartz on a powerplay and soon after that another goal by Alexander Steen.

Time was ticking and Keith scored his second goal of the game to keep the Hawks’ chances alive.

When the Hawks pulled their goalie to have the six on five advantage, the Blues’ scored, which would have ended any hope for the Hawks, but after being reviewed the Blues were called for offsides.

When the clock hit zero, the Hawks lost 4-3, leaving them with a steep hill to climb to try and comeback to win the series.
You can catch the next game on Thursday, April 21 to watch the Hawks attempt to stay alive for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.