Oct 12, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Taylor Hall (71) checks Edmonton Oilers defensemen Travis Dermott (24) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks made stop number three on their four-game road trip to start the 2024-25 season. They were welcomed in by the reigning Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers in a matchup of two teams looking for their first win. The Blackhawks were rude house guests as they left Rogers Place with a 5-2 win.
The opening 20 minutes was wide open, nerve-racking, and fun as hell. Philipp Kurashev, who turned 25 on Saturday, got the game’s opening goal late in the first. Taylor Hall’s shot from the high slot was slowed down, and Kurashev was in front of the net to deposit the puck for his first goal of the season.
Put pucks on net with traffic in front and good things...
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