Chicago Blackhawks blow another lead as they lose in overtime to Tampa Bay Lightning

The Chicago Blackhawks let another lead slip away, and lost 4-3 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lighting Friday.

Despite the loss, the Hawks extended their point streak to four games (1-0-3). Arvid Soderblom stopped 36 of 40 shots and the Blackhawks fell to 15-28-5 of the season.

During the game, the Hawks also made a big move as they were involved in a three-way trade with the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche. Taylor Hall was scratched from the lineup, and traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. Additionally, Seth Jones missed the game due to illness.

The Young Guns shine Early.

Tampa Bay struck first on a power play goal from Mitchell Chaffee to give the Lightning a 1-0 with a wrist shot from the edge of the right circle. Nikita Kucherov assisted on the play, extending his point streak to 11 games.

The Blackhawks responded with goals from their younger players. Colton Dach tied the game up at one for his first NHL goal before Frank Nazar gave Chicago a 2-1 2:18 later with a wrist shot from the right circle off the pass from Connor Bedard. The Blackhawks a one-goal lead heading into the first intermission.

One-Goal Game Again...

Louis Crevier gave the Blackhawks a two-goal cushion five minutes into the second period after Chicago’s power play expired.

Tampa Bay pushed back. Nick Paul deflected the puck late in the second period off the backhand shot from Victor Hedman to cut the deficit to one. The Blackhawks would have the one-goal lead again.

Third Period Woes...

The final frame got intense as the Blackhawks were outshot 17-1 in the period alone so Arvid Soderblom made some big-time saves in the game. However, Jake Guentzel tied the game up at three with 40.8 seconds left to go in the third period.

The Hawks took another useless penalty, this time from Teuvo Teravainen with four seconds left to go in the period as the game headed into overtime.

A Lightning Strike...

Nikita Kucherov capped off the night with the Lightning’s third power play goal of the game to come back and win 4-3 in overtime less than a minute into the extra frame.

Takeaways from the Game...

1. The Kids are Alright: Chicago's three goals came from their younger players, Colton Dach, Frank Nazar, and Louis Crevier, showcasing potential for the Blackhawks' rebuild.

2. Special Team Issue: Overall, special teams has been the only thing that's been impressive from the Hawks this season. However, in this game alone, it was horrible. The Hawks were 0-for-2 on the man-advantage and allowed three power play goals on the penalty kill. The Hawks couldn't stay out of the box and took useless penalties throughout the game.

Shades of the Carolina Game: Like the Carolina game on Monday, Chicago were heavily outshot (40-14). This will be challenging as the Hawks are continuing to face off against playoff caliber teams.

These two teams will face off again Tuesday Jan. 28 in Tampa.

What's Next: The Blackhawks conclude their four-game homestand against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday at 6 p.m. CST on CHSN.