Tim Sassone’s game tracker

Blackhawks 5, Blues 3

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1. Jonathan Toews, Hawks: A goal, an assist and won 10 of 16 faceoffs.

2. Patrick Kane, Hawks: A goal and an assist; he now has 12 points in last eight games.

3. Brent Seabrook, Hawks: Two assists, 5 blocked shots and 2 hits for the defenseman.

Looking ahead: The Hawks’ next four games are against teams ahead of them in the Western Conference standings: Nashville, Phoenix, Minnesota and Calgary.