Blackhawks Forward Given Minor Penalty After Scary Collision With Connor Hellebuyck
The race for last place in the NHL got more interesting last night as the Chicago Blackhawks were able to pick up a point by forcing overtime against the Winnipeg Jets.
Blackhawks Force Overtime With Buzzer Beater Goal
It seemed as though the Jets would easily be able to hold off the last place Blackhawks as the team lead for large portions of the game. However, Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson found the back of the net in the dying seconds of the 3rd period, forcing overtime.
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However, the Jets were quick to strike in overtime, with Kyle Connor scoring the overtime winner just 25 seconds into the extra frame.
Raddysh Gets Minor Penalty For High Hit On Connor Hellebuyck
About halfway through the game, Blackhawks forward Taylor Raddysh got a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head on Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. The forward was skating past the goaltender serving as a screen but he got a little too close and clipped the goalie in the mask.
Luckily, Hellebuyck was able to stay in the game. He would go on to make 33 saves in the victory for Winnipeg.
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24 FEVRIER | 330 ANSWERS Blackhawks Forward Given Minor Penalty After Scary Collision With Connor Hellebuyck Do you think this was the right call? | ||
| No, should be goaltender interference | 101 | 30.6 % |
| No, should be a major | 89 | 27 % |
| No, should not be a penalty | 73 | 22.1 % |
| Yes | 67 | 20.3 % |
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