NHL Roundup: Blackhawks Win in King’s Debut

NHL Roundup: Blackhawks Win in King’s Debut
Chicago Blackhawks interim head coach Derek King yells to his team during the first period of an NHL game against the Nashville Predators at United Center in Chicago on Nov 7, 2021. Kamil Krzaczynski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Alex DeBrincat scored 37 seconds into overtime and Kevin Lankinen made 20 saves to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 2–1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night in the team’s first game under interim coach Derek King.

Leading an odd-man rush with Patrick Kane early in the extra period, DeBrincat took a brilliant backhand pass from Kane to beat Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros.