Drew Doughty scored in overtime to put another dent in the Blackhawks’ playoff dreams as Chicago fell 3-2 to the Kings on Saturday in Los Angeles. The Blackhawks are off Sunday before hosting the Jets on Monday at the United Center in Chicago.
Peter Holland had a goal and an assist and Collin Delia made 26 saves to lead the Rockford IceHogs to snap their three-game skid with a 4-1 win over Grand Rapids. The IceHogs host the Wolves on Sunday afternoon.
IN ONE OF THE GREATEST UPSETS IN ALL OF SPORTS HISTORY, SUPER DARBY HAS BEEN DETHRONED AS THE 2-TIME CHAMP pic.twitter.com/rCCXTefStJ
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) March 30, 2019
Highlights 🎥: Jordan Schroeder and Peter Holland net two points and we score three goals in the third period to roll to a 4-1 win over Grand Rapids Griffins pic.twitter.com/2MFQCqWX9X
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) March 31, 2019
#Blackhawks Maxim Shalunov had two assists in CSKA Moscow’s 3-1 win over SKA St. Petersburg in Game 2 for a 2-0 series lead in the KHL’s Western Conference Final.
He has three goals and five assists in 11 #GagarinCup playoff games.
— 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 Cain (@brandonmcain) March 30, 2019
Elsewhere in Chicago sports, the Fire picked up their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls. The Chicago Bulls lost their fourth straight with a 124-101 loss to the Raptors.
The Cubs and White Sox both lost 8-6 to the Rangers and Royals, respectively. The White Sox look to avoid a sweep Sunday against the Royals in Kansas City, while the Cubs try to win a series against the Rangers.
BLACKHAWKS
RECAP: Blackhawks edge closer to eliminate with 3-2 OT loss to Kings (SCH)
Ian Mitchell, Denver advance to Frozen Four (SCH)
One year after NHL debut, Blake Hillman still thinks there’s role for him with Blackhawks (SCH)
Blackhawks, Colliton choose culture over draft position (Chicago Sun-Times)
CENTRAL DIVISION
RECAP: Stars lose to Canucks, fail to clinch playoff berth (Defending Big D)
RECAP: Blue Jackets top Preds, keep pace for second wild card in East (On The Forecheck)
RECAP: Canadiens defeat Jets, keep pace for second wild card in East (NHL)
RECAP: Blues defeat Devils in OT, gain in Central (NHL)
NHL
RECAP: Sharks secure home ice, end slide with OT win against Golden Knights (NHL)
RECAP: Oilers fail to gain in Western race, lose to Ducks (NHL)
RECAP: Capitals defeat Lightning to maintain lead for first in Metro (NHL)
RECAP: Bruins fall to Panthers, fail to gain in Atlantic race (NHL)
RECAP: Islanders clinch playoff berth with win against Sabres (NHL)
RECAP: Hurricanes eliminate Flyers from playoff contention (NHL)
RECAP: Maple Leafs fail to clinch, lose to Senators (NHL)
Coyotes sign Schmaltz to 7-year, $41 million contract extension (Five For Howling)
Red Wings expected to sign Blashill to 2-year extension (TheScore)
HOCKEY WORLD
OHL: Generals take Game 5 against Petes, advance to second round (Sportsnet)
QMJHL: Remparts on verge of upset with Game 5 win over Mooseheads (Sportsnet)
WHL: Giants beat Thunderbirds to clinch first-round series (Sportsnet)