Head coach Joel Quenneville was hospitalized earlier today with an undisclosed health problem, so assistant Mike Haviland stepped in for an important game against the Minnesota Wild.
It was important because both teams are in the playoff hunt. As a result of the Blackhawks' 3-1 victory tonight, they're now four points behind the Calgary Flames for the final playoff spot.
The Wild, meanwhile, are now only one point ahead of Chicago.
The Blackhawks ended the first period up 1-0 despite being outshot 17-10. Brian Campbell got the opening goal on a power play with 7:01 left in the period.
The Wild tied it up in the third period with a power-play goal of their own by Matt Cullen. Less than two minutes later, Troy Brouwer scored what would be the game-winning goal.
Jake Dowell clinched the win with an empty netter.
The Blackhawks outshot the Wild for the game 37-34. Goaltender Corey Crawford saved 33 shots for Chicago to earn first-star honors.
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