Chicago Blackhawks Close In on Norris Title With 3-2 Win

Steve Larmer scored on a rebound with 4:19 to play Monday night as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the St. Louis Blues, 3-2, to bring the Blackhawks within one game of the Norris Division title.

Chicago leads the best-of-seven series, 3-2, with Game 6 to be played Wednesday night at St. Louis.

Larmer converted the rebound of Dave Manson’s shot from the point to give the Blackhawks their first lead.

The Blues were unable to convert on a power play late in the game and the Blackhawks hold on when St. Louis pulled goaltender Greg Millen in the final minute.

St. Louis opened a 2-1 lead midway through the second period on a break by Bernie Federko, Brett Hull and Peter Zezel. Federko passed to Hull, who passed to Zezel, who fed the puck back to Federko waiting in front of the net.

Chicago tied the score, 2-2, at 15:45, when Bob Bassen passed to Keith Brown at the right point. Brown’s shot deflected off two St. Louis players before hitting the left post and bouncing in.