NHL Latest: Chicago Blackhawks win 4-1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets

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Defending champions Chicago Blackhawks hosted the 524th game of the regular season this Sunday. The match saw the home team play host to the Columbus Blue Jackets at the United Centre. The game was pretty much even during the first two period
but the defending champions stepped up the pace to emerge as 4-1 winners at the end.
Columbus Blue Jackets was definitely the stronger team at the start of the match as they fired shots frequently and displayed excellent passing. The away side got numerous scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize from them.
The home team with the backing of the fans started to come up with attacks too. They scored in the seventh minute to take the lead of the match. The goal was scored by Tomas Kopecky from a well-placed flick shot.
The Columbus Blue Jackets continued to attack after the attack but did not score as the period ended with the Chicago Blackhawks leading 1-0. During the course of the period Blue Jackets made 14 goal attempts while the Chicago Blackhawks made 8 goal attempts.
The second period saw both teams come out and play cautiously. Though they had scoring chances but they failed to find the back of the net. The period ended with the Chicago Blackhawks still leading 1-0.
During the second 20 minutes of play, the Chicago Blackhawks made 9 goal attempts and the Columbus Blue Jackets made 7 goal attempts.
Hawks started the final period in attacking mode and scored in the second minute to double their lead. The goal was scored by Patrick Sharp from a brilliant strike. Chicago with the continuing attacks scored once again in the 12th minute twice.
The first goal was scored by Dave Bolland and the second goal was scored by Patrick Sharp from a well-placed flick shot.
Columbus Blue Jackets was able to score a goal in the 18th minute through Derick Brassard from a decent strike.
The period ended with the Chicago Blackhawks winning the match 4-1 with Marian Hossa named the star selection of the match with the two assists he made.