New York: The Vancouver Canucks handed the Chicago Blackhawks a second successive shootout loss, taking their home NHL clash 2-1 yesterday.
Chicago opened the season with a franchise record 6-0 start but after falling to Minnesota on Wednesday via shoot-out they were sent home packing in similar circumstances by the Canucks.
Tied 1-1 after regulation and unable to be separated after overtime, Jordan Schroeder emerged as the home side hero, sliding the puck through Corey Crawford’s legs after each side’s first three shooters were unable to connect.
Vancouver goaltender Roberto Luongo stood out with 28 saves despite still expecting to be traded away from the side should the right deal come along.
Zack Kassian sent a great pass back to Alexander Edler in the opening third and the Vancouver defenseman made no mistake and slammed the puck home for the early lead.Reuters
