Chicago Blackhawks’ Rally Falls Short Against Stars

By Sean Fitzgerald | Feb 11, 2016

Feb 11, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) skates past Dallas Stars right wing Valeri Nichushkin (43) during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

The Chicago Blackhawks had blown out the Dallas Stars 5-1 this past Saturday on the road. Thursday, it was a different story. The Stars came out flying and put up four goals on the Blackhawks in the first period. Patrick Eaves had his second NHL hat trick in the first period. John Klingberg would add a goal of his own to make the score 4-0 after the first period. Corey Crawford would be pulled for Scott Darling.

The only times the Blackhawks fans cheered in the first period were to honor former Blackhawks Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya. Sharp and Oduya were playing in their first regular-season game at the United Center since leaving the Blackhawks.

The Blackhawks would break their scoring drought in the third period. Duncan Keith got the home team on the board. Patrick Kane would add another goal to give the Blackhawks life. The Blackhawks would have several other great chances against Kari Lehtonen, but ultimately couldn’t dent the twine further.

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Here is the Twitter reaction from Thursday’s game.

Patrick Eaves gives the Stars a 1-0 lead at 3:19. #Blackhawks

— Tracey Myers (@TramyersCSN) February 12, 2016

Kane and Sharp having a little convo..
— Poutine (@CanadianStud_) February 12, 2016

That can only mean one thing....

We're leading the Hawks on their ice 2-0 ???
— Blackout Dallas (@BlackoutDallas) February 12, 2016

EAVES ????? YOU AMAZING FABULOUS CREATURE MAN
— Blackout Dallas (@BlackoutDallas) February 12, 2016

GOAL: 3-0. Eaves again. That was a hell of a play, too.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 12, 2016

This first period needs to end
— Poutine (@CanadianStud_) February 12, 2016

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— Sam Fritz (@SFritz730) February 12, 2016

The Hawks are in the crap
— John GobbleGobbleDoo (@GrayFedoraSport) February 12, 2016

This is what happens when Crawford forgets his Patrick Roy skates at home, basically. He can't save #Blackhawks every game.
— Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) February 12, 2016

Possibly. #Blackhawks playing some icky hockey this first 20. https://t.co/eZnU36O8Fb
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) February 12, 2016

GOAL: 4-0. Eaves hat trick.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 12, 2016

Eaves with a hatty to end a PERFECT Stars first period
As in, it's not even the third period, guys.
— Blackout Dallas (@BlackoutDallas) February 12, 2016

The hat trick is the second of Patrick Eaves' career. The first was with #RedWings on 12-29-10 at ... wait for it ... Dallas. #Stars
— Brian Hedger (@BrianHedger) February 12, 2016

Not sure if it's good that I've noticed the #Blackhawks' third and fourth lines (in the right way) more than first and second tonight.
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) February 12, 2016

Patrick Kane is no longer the NHL's leading goal scorer. Alex Ovechkin has a hat trick (so far) and now has 34 to Kane's 32. #Blackhawks
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 12, 2016

This makes me want to vomit
— K (@Knrhockey) February 12, 2016

#Blackhawks getting smacked, and Edzo has been talking about firing tennis balls at his Mom and hockey underwear. The best.
— Brian Hamilton (@_Brian_Hamilton) February 12, 2016

@BooksHockey @Blackhawk_Up I MISS THIS pic.twitter.com/0bWClV6qXr
— Kim (@alba_ks) February 12, 2016

END OF PERIOD 2: #Blackhawks still trail 4-0. They haven't scored (a goal that stood) in 122 minutes, 36 seconds.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 12, 2016

Duncan Keith scores. Comeback imminent? 4-1 Stars. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/j1hMwgLwhK
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) February 12, 2016

?GOAL?!! Patrick Kane scores his 33rd of the season and makes at a 4-2 game !! #Blackhawks #CHIvsDAL pic.twitter.com/iv8ltVYteL
— Blackhawks SPORTalk (@SPORTalkBHawks) February 12, 2016

Patrick Kane scores his 33rd of the year (19th vs. DAL in his career). What a howitzer. 4-2 Stars. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/1MwVgcwaAd
— Cristiano Simonetta (@CMS_74_) February 12, 2016

What a chance for Kane on the backhand, but it goes wide. Not sure if Lehtonen made that happen or not.
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) February 12, 2016

Frenzy in front of Lehtonen, but Hawks don't score.
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) February 12, 2016

Game over, #Blackhawks lose 4-2. Tip your servers.
— Tracey Myers (@Tramyers_NHL) February 12, 2016

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