What Happened
Artyom Levshunov netted the overtime winner 1:37 into the extra period, lifting the Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. The matchup was highlighted by Patrick Kane setting the NHL record for most assists by a U.S.-born player by earning his 895th assist in the first period. Connor Bedard, returning after missing six games due to a shoulder injury, scored his first goal of the campaign on the power play and added an assist. Frank Nazar and Ryan Donato also tallied goals for Chicago. Winnipeg replied with goals from Neal Pionk, Kyle Connor on the power play, and Alex Iafallo, who tied the game in the third period before Levshunov decided the contest.
Key Details
- Artyom Levshunov scored the overtime winner at 1:37 of the extra period.
- Patrick Kane surpassed Phil Housley with his 895th career assist.
- Connor Bedard returned from a shoulder injury to score his first goal of the season.
- Neal Pionk finished the game with one goal and two assists.
- Stuart Skinner stopped 24 shots for the Winnipeg Jets.