Kaiser breaks deadlock as Blackhawks beat Kings 2-1
A late goal from the defenseman ended Chicago's three-game losing streak, though the team remains 3-4-0 on a seven-game home stand.
By Andrew Yang ·
Chicago Blackhawks fans saw their team return to winning ways on Tuesday night when Wyatt Kaiser scored the deciding goal against the Los Angeles Kings. The 2-1 victory halted a three-game losing streak for Chicago.
Kaiser, a defenseman, found the back of the net at 7:17 of the third period. He shot the puck through the legs of Los Angeles goaltender Anton Forsberg from the left circle. It was his first goal of the season and his 11th career mark in 187 games.
Spencer Knight started for Chicago and stopped 25 shots. The Blackhawks had trailed 1-0 after Jared Wright assisted Samuel Helenius early in the first period. Helenius scored his first goal of the season at 2:31.
Chicago tied the game in the second period. Roman Kantserov scored at 16:40 while the team managed a double-minor penalty. Kantserov, a rookie, now has five goals, the team high. The Blackhawks converted on the power play, though they remain 4 for 39 attempts this season.
Los Angeles captain Drew Doughty and forward Corey Perry sat out the game after playing in a 6-3 win over the New York Rangers on Monday. Chicago played without defenseman Bowen Byram, who is missing his fifth straight game due to an upper-body injury.
The Kings finish a 3-2-0 road trip with the loss. Forsberg stopped 25 shots for Los Angeles. Both teams play again on Thursday night, with Chicago visiting Detroit and Los Angeles hosting Ottawa.
