Chicago Blackhawks Move Up in Western Conference Standings with 5-3 Win over St. Louis Blues

The Blues outshot the Blackhawks 33-26 for the game and outscored them 3-1 in the first and third periods.

But it wasn't enough, as Chicago outscored St. Louis 4-0 in the second period.

Alex Pietrangelo cut the Blackhawks' 4-2 lead in half with a quick slap shot past Corey Crawford with 11:11 left in regulation.

Pietrangelo also managed to put the puck in the net six minutes into the third period. However, the goal was waved off due to incidental goaltender interference.

After some close calls in St. Louis' attempt to tie the score, Chicago clinched the win with an empty-net goal by Marian Hossa.

With the win, the Blackhawks now have 68 points, putting them into a tie in the Western Conference standings with the Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks and Minnesota Wild for the No. 7 seed.

Meanwhile, the Blues remain in 13th place with 63 points.


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