By JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer
CHICAGO (AP) — Kevin Lankinen made 32 saves and the short-handed Chicago Blackhawks jumped on two costly mistakes by Elvis Merzlikins in the third period, topping the Blue Jackets 3-1.
Patrick Kane and Philipp Kurashev each had a goal and an assist for Chicago, which had dropped three in a row.
The Blackhawks improved to 1-1 on a four-game homestand after losing 2-1 to the Blue Jackets on Friday night.
Boone Jenner scored for the Blue Jackets, and Merzlikins stopped 33 shots.