Boisvert's 1st NHL Goal Helps Blackhawks Beat Kraken | Preview vs. Celebrini & SJ Sharks

The Locked On Blackhawks podcast recaps the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, marking the end of a five-game losing streak and a six-game winless drought at Climate Pledge Arena. The highlight of the game was Sasha Boisvert scoring his first NHL goal in a clutch moment, a one-timer that proved to be the game-winner. Host Jag Bushman praises Boisvert’s composure, quick decision-making, and effective role on the fourth line, noting his strong defensive play and faceoff success despite limited ice time. The episode also celebrates Kevin Korchinski’s strong return from Rockford, with four impressive games showing marked defensive improvement and a high expected goals for percentage. Bushman advocates for giving Korchinski a larger role in the final five games, especially on the power play, despite the presence of established defensemen like Alex Vlasic and Wyatt Kaiser. Looking ahead, the show previews the Blackhawks’ final road game of the season against the San Jose Sharks, focusing on the highly anticipated matchup between Conor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. With the Sharks fighting for a playoff spot, the Blackhawks have a chance to play spoiler, and a potential lineup change sees Andre Burakovsky scratched in favor of Andrew Mangiapane, a move Bushman calls long overdue due to Burakovsky’s poor performance. The episode closes with encouragement for fans to support the show through the Everydayer Club and the GameTime app sponsor.