Chicago ends its black streak at Madison Square Garden

Philipp Kurashev’s Blackhawks, who were playing their second game under the leadership of interim coach Anders Sörensen, won 2-1 on the ice of the New York Rangers.

Man of the match was Taylor Hall. The Canadian, MVP of the 2017/18 season while playing alongside Nico Hischier for the Devils, scored the winning goal in the 27th minute on an assist from No. 1 in the 2023 draft Connor Bedard. Hall had previously assisted on Tyler Bertuzzi’s 1-0 (9th).

In difficulty this season, Philipp Kurashev (5 points so far) was only entitled to a playing time of 11’58 at Madison Square Garden. “Mute”, the Bernese center finished this game with a record of -1, he who was present on the ice when Will Cuyle scored the 1-1 in the 20th minute.

Thanks to this victory, their ninth of the season, the Blackhawks temporarily ceded last place in the League – and the Central Division – to the Nashville Predators of captain Roman Josi. As for the New York Rangers, they have eight defeats in their last ten outings.

Jake Thompson

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