Blackhawks beat Jets behind Kampf’s first goal
CHICAGO — The Blackhawks got a lift Friday night from a pair of first-year players — only one of whom is technically young enough to be considered a rookie.
David Kampf scored his first NHL goal and added an assist on his 23rd birthday, Jeff Glass blocked 31 shots and Chicago held off the Winnipeg Jets 2-1.
Jan Rutta also scored for the Blackhawks, who ended the Jets’ three-game winning streak and handed Winnipeg its first regulation loss in seven games (6-0-1).
“It’s pretty special,” Kampf said through a translator. “It’s the best day in my life to score the first NHL goal on my birthday.”