CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 12: Andrew Shaw #65 of the Chicago Blackhawks scores the game-winning goal in the third overtime to against goalie Tuukka Rask #40 of the Boston Bruins to give the Bruins a 4-3 win in Game One of the NHL 2013 Stanley Cup Final at United Center on June 12, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Quick game summary
In the first period, Bruins Milan Lucic scored his 4th goal of the playoffs, making it 1-0 Bruins.
In the second period, Bruins Milan Lucic scored his 5th goal of the playoffs, making it 2-0 Bruins. Blackhawks Brandon Saad scored, making it 2-1 Bruins.
In the third period, Bruins Patrice Bergeron scored his 6th goal of the playoffs, making it 3-1 Bruins. Blackhawks Dave Bolland scored, making it 3-2 Bruins. Later, Blackhawks Johnny Oduya scored, tying the game 3-3.
In the first overtime, no scoring happened.
In the second overtime, no scoring happened.
In the third overtime, Blackhawks Andrew Shaw scored, winning the game 4-3.
Game notes
Tuukka Rask played in net and made 59 saves on 63 shots. Rask is now 12-5-2 with a 1.78 GAA and a .942 save percentage in the playoffs.
The Bruins led the game in faceoff wins 58-56 and blocked shots 40-23. The Blackhawks led the game in shots 63-54 and hits 61-59. The Bruins went 1-for-3 on the power-play while the Blackhawks went 0-for-3.
Tyler Seguin led the Bruins with 8 shots. Andrew Ference led the Bruins with 10 hits. Dennis Seidenberg led the Bruins with 9 blocked shots.
Injuries
Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that Gregory Campbell underwent successful surgery to repair his broken right fibula on Monday.
Nathan Horton had to leave the game in the second overtime as it looked like he hurt his shoulder and did not return.
Onto the next one
The Blackhawks now lead the series 1-0. Game 2 is on Saturday at 8pm ET in Chicago.
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