Blackhawks Get First Win in Home Opener, Beat Blues 4-2 in Kane’s Return

Chicago Blackhawks survived a strong St. Louis Blues effort in their home opener, claiming a 4-2 victory at the United Center on Tuesday night. The team secured their first win of the season thanks to two timely goals from Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell, who each netted in the second period. Patrick Kane made his first home appearance with the Blackhawks since signing a two-year, $16 million contract in July, receiving a warm welcome from the sold-out crowd.

Cole Smith extended the Blackhawks' lead with a short-handed goal, but Connor McMichael equalized with a power-play goal just 38 seconds later. Frank Nazar sealed the win with an empty-net goal with just four seconds on the clock. Spencer Knight's 25 saves kept Chicago in the game, while Mason McTavish added a goal for the Blues.

Connor McMichael scored the Blues' lone goal in their 1-2 season record. In related news, St. Louis' Colton Parayko played his 803rd NHL game, tying Barret Jackman for the most games in franchise history among defensemen, and second overall only to Bernie Federko. Teuvo Teravainen was injured and did not return for the game. Up next, the Blues head to San Jose on Thursday, while the Blackhawks travel to play the New York Islanders.