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One shot.
That’s what Detroit Red Wings standout forwards Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg combined for Friday against the Blackhawks at the United Center. It embodied the solid defensive effort — from the blue line to the forwards to goalie Corey Crawford — the Hawks needed and received to pull out their impressive come-from-behind 3-2 victory against their rivals.
Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa provided the offensive highlights with a nifty goal each, and defenseman Brent Seabrook scored the game-winner for the Hawks. Crawford benefitted from a couple posts, but still had a solid 26-save performance.
It was a great finish to a great month for the Hawks, who went 10-2-1 in December. With their victory, the Hawks have a five-point lead over the Red...