Play of the Game: Ryan Donato's two-goal game POWERS Blackhawks past Lightning with 3-2 win

The Chicago Blackhawks continued their October run with a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, and it was Ryan Donato coming up clutch when it mattered most.

The 29-year-old scored two goals in the game, including the game-winning goal with 53 seconds left in the third period to give the Blackhawks the 3-2 lead and the win. Donato shot into a wide-open net on the rebound after Andrei Vasilevskiy made a great save on Frank Nazar.

It was Donato's second goal of the game and fourth straight game with a goal, capping another strong all-around performance for one of the Blackhawks' most consistent forwards. The win improved Chicago to 4-2-2 on the season and 4-0-1 in their last five games. Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill earned a satisfying victory against his former team, where he served as an assistant coach for three seasons.

Narrative Takeaway: Donato's Scoring Surge

Donato is continuing right where he left off last season, with five goals and seven points in eight games this season. All five of his goals have come in the last four outings.

His ability to find soft spots in coverage and convert key chances has turned him into one of Chicago's most reliable finishers.

What's Next: The Blackhawks return home against the LA Kings Sunday at 6:00 p.m. CDT. Fans can watch on CHSN (in-market) and ESPN+ (out-of-market), and can tune in on WGN Radio 720.