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Tyler Bertuzzi's Hat Trick Lifts Blackhawks Over Knights

1/6/2026

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Summary

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Tyler Bertuzzi scored a hat trick as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime on January 5, 2026.
Bertuzzi's game-winning goal was upheld after a Vegas offside challenge.
The win gave the Blackhawks a third consecutive victory and ended their back-to-back winless stretch.
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves while Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar were inactive.
The Golden Knights extended their losing streak to five games.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded in 2017 by adding the Vegas Golden Knights, its first new team since 2000, increasing the total to 31 franchises. The Golden Knights made history by reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in their inaugural season, a feat achieved by only one other expansion team. This expansion has significantly influenced team strategies and fan engagement, reshaping the NHL's landscape.

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Story summary

Tyler Bertuzzi scored a hat trick as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime on January 5, 2026.
Bertuzzi's game-winning goal was upheld after a Vegas offside challenge.
The win gave the Blackhawks a third consecutive victory and ended their back-to-back winless stretch.
Arvid Soderblom made 13 saves while Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar were inactive.
The Golden Knights extended their losing streak to five games.

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