Hawks rout Flames in playoff rematch
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CALGARY, Alberta – Kris Versteeg scored two power-play goals in the Blackawks’ five-goal second period to help the Hawks rout the Calgary Flames, 7-1, on Thursday night in a rematch of a first-round playoff series.
The Hawks beat the Flames in six games last season in the playoffs, ending the series with a 4-1 victory in Calgary. On Oct. 12 at the United Center, in their first meeting of the season, the Hawks overcame a 5-0 deficit to beat the Flames, 6-5, in overtime.
Troy Brouwer and Patrick Kane added power-play goals for the Hawks, 4 for 5 with the man advantage. Dustin Byfuglien, Andrew Ladd and Ben Eager also scored to help the Hawks open a six-game trip with their fifth consecutive victory.
Cristobal Huet made 27 saves, allowing only Olli Jokinen’s power-play goal.
The Hawks converted all three of its power-play chances in the second period, each the result of an undisciplined penalty.
On the go-ahead goal, Nigel Dawes was in the penalty box for roughing after he jumped Hawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson in response to the Swede’s heavy open-ice hit on Rene Bourque. The Hawks’ decisive two-man advantage came as a result of a too-many-men-on-the-ice penalty followed by a roughing penalty on Dion Phaneuf.
The Pengrowth Saddledome crowd voiced its displeasure with the home team, soundly booing the Flames off the ice at the end of the second period.
Notes: Hawks coach Joel Quenneville has 496 victories to tie Glen Sather for 14th on the career list. ... Kane celebrated his 21st birthday. ... Duncan Keith had three assists. ... Calgary was 1 for 5 on the power play.
