Blackhawks score 3 times in 3rd period to down Wild in Game 1

Patrick Kane scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks earned a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild, to take a 1-0 series lead on Friday. 

Although the Blackhawks were severely out shot 32 to 22, they managed to score three goals in the third period.

After giving up a 2-0 lead in the final frame, the Blackhawks relied on Kane who scored his fourth and fifth goals of the playoffs and Bryan Bickell, who added his second of the game, to secure the win.

Star Performer

Kane was held to just one shot over the first two periods, but he couldn't be tamed in the third period, scoring the game-winner and the security goal. 

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While Kane stole the show, Bickell continued his playoff success scoring two goals on the night, including the empty netter. 

Turning Point

The Blackhawks were outshot 17-3 in the second period by the Wild and were looking like an inexperienced group trying to protect a lead. However, the Blackhawks' offense exploded in the third period, scoring three goals to solidify the Game 1 win.

Highlight Reel

He screams "show time" when he scores a big goal, and it was show time as Patrick Kane gave his club a 3-2 lead in the third period.

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Quote of the Night

Wild head coach Mike Yeo wasn't happy with the way his team fell apart late in the game, and told reporters he felt their performance wasn't good enough.

The Blackhawks and Wild play Game 2 on Sunday at 3 PM ET.