Anton Frondell Scores First Career NHL Goal, Blackhawks Lose To Jets In Overtime

The Chicago Blackhawks welcomed Jonathan Toews and the Winnipeg Jets into the United Center on Tuesday night. This was the second time that Toews has returned to the United Center as a visiting player, and the fourth matchup between the two clubs this season. Winnipeg won both meetings in Manitoba, while the Blackhawks took a 2-0 victory to the bank when the two met in Chicago back on January 19th.

In the first period, Toews received a standing ovation when he came out onto the ice for the first time, but he didn't acknowledge it. It was clear from the jump that Winnipeg, which came in just three points below the playoff line, was on a business trip. Their playoff chances seemed bleak on their first trip to Chicago, but not as much these days.

The Blackhawks were the first team to find the back of the net, as Anton Frondell scored his first career NHL goal at 4:42 of the opening frame. Louis Crevier threw one towards the net, Ilya Mikheyev found the rebound, and sent it to Frondell for the goal. Blackhawks Third-Overall Pick Anton Frondell Scored His First Career NHL Goal Anton Frondell of the Chicago Blackhawks has scored his first career NHL goal.

Scoring the first goal of the game has not been the problem for the Blackhawks. They have actually been solid in first periods overall. It's playing well for 60 minutes and sustaining leads that have been the problem.