Jonathan Toews plays last game as a Blackhawk
The three-time Stanley Cup champion missed two months of this season with long COVID-19 and an immune system illness, after missing all of the 2020-21 season.
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The three-time Stanley Cup champion missed two months of this season with long COVID-19 and an immune system illness, after missing all of the 2020-21 season.
Toews had a chance to win the game in overtime, but he was denied by Felix Sandstrom on a breakaway with about 2:15 remaining.
Buddy Robinson and Andres Athanasiou scored 26 seconds apart in the third period.
The Blackhawks (25-49-6) are in the mix with Columbus, Anaheim and San Jose for the worst record in the NHL this season.
Toews has been asked a hundred different ways what's next after the season ends, with his contract expiring this summer.
Alex Stalock stopped 26 shots for the Blackhawks.
Jujhar Khaira and Austin Wagner also scored for the 'Hawks (25-46-6), which began the night in last place in the NHL.
The Blackhawks captain has missed 27 games over more than two months due to symptoms of long COVID and chronic immune response syndrome.
Andreas Athanasiou, Tyler Johnson, and Boris Katchouk scored for the 'Hawks.
The Blackhawks didn't manage a goal until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.