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Blackhawks fall into 4-0 hole they can’t escape

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Blackhawks goalie Ray Emery watches as Oilers left wing Ryan Smyth celebrates teammate Mike Brown's goal Sunday night during the first period, when Edmonton took a 4-0 lead.

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After going 24 games without a loss in regulation, the Blackhawks have dropped two straight, getting edged by the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Sunday night at the United Center. The Oilers scored 4 goals in the first period, chasing starting goalie Ray Emery, and held off a furious comeback by the Hawks.