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Anisimov, Teravainen, Hossa score in Hawks' victory

The Blackhawks got goals from Artem Anisimov and Teuvo Teravainen 65 seconds apart in the second period and went on to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Saturday night at the United Center.

Marian Hossa added a power-play goal and Patrick Kane had an empty-netter in the third period, and Corey Crawford made 22 saves as the Hawks improved to 3-3-0.

Columbus' wretched start to the season continued as the Blue Jackets fell to 0-6-0. They've allowed 30 goals already.

Both Anisimov and Teravainen now have 2 goals on the young season. Kane now has 4 goals.

Brandon Saad made his return to Chicago as a member of the Blue Jackets and received a nice ovation for the crowd being introduced before the game and with 13:05 left in the first period.

The 22-year-old Saad piled up 56 goals for the Hawks the last two seasons (14 coming in the postseason). He was an instrumental part of the team's Stanley Cup run last summer and received his championship ring Saturday.

Coming back to the United Center just four-plus months after eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning was "a little weird" for Saad, but he also said it was nice to "get it out of the way."

As for the transition to a new team, Columbus coach Todd Richards said Saad, who scored 3 goals in the team's first five games, is probably still adjusting and getting his feet wet. Despite that, the coach appreciates what the proven winner brings to the Blue Jackets.

"For me, it's as simple as his body language sometimes," Richards said. "He's attentive, he's listening. … And then the way he plays on the ice. You can tell he comes from an environment that's used to winning."

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