CHICAGO, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Dave Bolland's goal off the skate of a Blues defender in the third period Sunday provided the difference in the Chicago Blackhawks' 3-1 victory over St. Louis.
With the score tied 1-1 with 7 minutes remaining, Bolland hurled the puck toward the net and it bounced off the skate of St. Louis forward David Backes, caroming past surprised St. Louis goalie Brian Elliott.
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Duncan Keith also scored in the final frame and Marian Hossa contributed an empty-netter as the Blackhawks logged their third straight victory following a nine-game skid.
Corey Crawford picked up the win with 29 saves.
Elliott stopped 24-of-26 shots and Andy McDonald scored the lone goal for the Blues, who lost for only the second time in eight games.
