NHL: Chicago 2, Los Angeles 1

Los Angeles -- Patrick Sharp and Patrick Kane scored for Chicago Saturday and the Blackhawks hung on for a 2-1 decision over Los Angeles.

Sharp got his 15th goal of the year in the second period to break a scoreless tie and later assisted on Kane's ninth of the year 1 minute into the final frame, giving the Hawks a crucial second goal.

The Kings pulled to within 2-1 with 5 minutes to go while on a 5-on-3 power play as Anze Kopitar found the net, but Los Angeles couldn't get any closer.

Corey Crawford earned the victory with a 21-save performance, backstopping Chicago to its seventh win in eight games against Los Angeles.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick stopped 21-of-23 shots in the hard-luck loss, only the second on home ice for Los Angeles this year.

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