Brief
Rinzel, Frondell power Blackhawks to 4-2 home opener win over Blues
Chicago's home opener saw two quick goals from Rinzel and Frondell and a 4-2 victory over St. Louis.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Sam Rinzel and rookie Anton Frondell each scored within two minutes of each other in the second period, giving the Chicago Blackhawks a 4-2 win over the St. Louis Blues in their home opener on Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
The Blackhawks took a 1-0 lead when Rinzel drifted to the slot and tapped in a rebound at 5:40 of the second period. Two minutes later, Frondell fired a one‑timer from the right side to make it 2-0. Chicago added a short‑handed empty‑net goal by Cole Smith with 1:09 left, while the Blues responded with a power‑play goal by Connor McMichael and a final empty‑netter by Frank Nazar in the last seconds.
What the reports add
The AP noted that Spencer Knight made 25 saves for Chicago, and that the Blackhawks had lost their first three road games, being outscored 15‑5 before this win. It also highlighted that Patrick Kane played his first home game since signing a two‑year, $16 million contract in July, receiving a video tribute and a roaring United Center crowd.
What was said
The article did not include direct quotes, but reported that Kane’s return was marked by a pre‑game tribute and a sold‑out arena.
How it came about
Chicago entered the game after a 0‑3 start to the season, while the Blues were looking to bounce back from a recent shutout loss to the Dallas Stars on Oct. 3, as covered in Felo’s earlier report on the Blues‑Stars game.
Key facts
- Sam Rinzel and Anton Frondell scored two minutes apart in the second period. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Chicago defeated St. Louis 4-2 in the Blackhawks' home opener. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Spencer Knight made 25 saves for Chicago. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Patrick Kane returned to Chicago for his first home game after signing a two‑year, $16 million contract. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Rinzel and Frondell score, Blackhawks beat Blues 4-2 in Kane's return to Chicago”
