The Blackhawks ran their winning streak to seven games with a 6-3 rout of the Avalanche. Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa scored two goals apiece as Chicago moved to within four points of the Stars for the top spot in the West. Corey Crawford made 34 saves. Matt Duchene had two goal and an assist for the Avs, who had won their previous three. Semyon Varlamov was pulled after allowing four goals on 20 shots.
