Richard Panik scores late power-play goal, Blackhawks beat Senators 2-1
OTTAWA — Chicago goaltender Scott Darling and Ottawa netminder Mike Condon had to put their friendship on hold Thursday night.
Darling made 33 saves and Richard Panik scored the go-ahead goal as the Blackhawks defeated Condon and the Senators 2-1.
Panik beat Condon for the winner on the power play at 16:59 of the third period, finding the back of the net on a one-timer off a feed from Patrick Kane, who was behind the net.
“It’s fun. We’ve been friends for 10 or 12 years and it’s the fifth time we’ve played each other in pro and we love it. Second NHL game but we’ve played each other twice in the (American hockey League) and once in the (ECHL),” Darling said.