Hawks beat Thrashers in shootout
After dominating the overtime period but coming up empty, the Hawks beat the Thrashers in the shootout 1-0.
Blackhawks beat sliding Sharks 4-1 Marcus Kruger and Andrew Shaw scored during Chicago's strong second period, and the NHL-leading Blackhawks beat the sliding San Jose Sharks 4-1 on Friday night for their fifth win in six games.