Patrick Kane scored twice during a three-goal third period as the Blackhawks beat the Blues 4-1 at the United Center. Kris Versteeg tallied a goal and two assists and Marcus Kruger also lit the lamp for the 'Hawks, who have won four in-a-row and nine of their last 11. Antti Raanta made 40 saves in the victory. Ian Cole scored the lone goal for St. Louis, which had won its previous two. Jake Allen allowed all four tallies on 33 shots in the setback.
The Blackhawks played without goalie Corey Crawford last night. He is out 2 to 3 weeks with a foot injury he suffered while attending a concert.
Chicago hosts Montreal tomorrow night at the United Center.
