Blackhawks Clinch Playoff Spot with 3-1 Victory Over Canucks

BlackhawksCHICAGO (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks clinched a playoff spot with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

Kruger also had an assist on Teuvo Teravainen’s first-period goal, and Corey Crawford made 34 saves in Chicago’s third straight win. The Blackhawks (47-24-6) remained one point back of St. Louis for second in the Central Division.

Derek Dorsett scored for Vancouver (45-28-5), which was coming off consecutive wins at St. Louis and Nashville. Eddie Lack finished with 35 stops.

The teams were tied at 1 when Toews pushed home a rebound at 8:09. It was Toews’ third goal in the last four games and No. 26 on the season.

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