Blackhawks clip Jets’ wings on fifth attempt

Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks finally beat the Winnipeg Jets.

Kane and linemates Artem Anisimov and Artemi Panarin each scored and combined for seven points to help the Blackhawks beat the Jets 5-2 on Friday night. Winnipeg won the first four games between the teams this season, outscoring Chicago 14-5.

“I think we had a great first. That’s the way we want to play right there,” Kane said. “Every line was going, we had a couple good power plays. We didn’t score on them, but had some chances, got the lead and great period overall. That’s the way we want to play.”

Duncan Keith’s late goal was the winner, and Marian Hossa also scored.

The goaltenders were busy in the fifth and final meeting of the season between the Central Division rivals.

Crawford stands tall

Chicago’s Corey Crawford made 28 saves in his 22nd victory of the season.

“I think, definitely, we played really good in our end,” Hossa said. “Obviously, Corey stood on his head tonight, but I think overall we’re improving defensively which is a good sign.”

Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck stopped 31 of the 34 shots he faced. “[Hellebuyck was] real good,” Jets coach Paul Maurice said.

Bryan Little and Adam Lowry scored for Winnipeg.

Kane opened the scoring at 15:37 of the opening period with his 18th of the season.