The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-3 on Sunday afternoon, ending their five-game losing streak in an exciting comeback victory. The Blackhawks rallied from an early three-goal deficit, showcasing resilience and offensive firepower in front of their home crowd.

The Ducks started strong, with Cutter Gauthier and Olen Zellweger scoring on two of Anaheim's initial shots, giving them a 2-0 lead within the first minute. Chris Kreider's deflection further extended the lead to 3-0 at 10:25 of the first period. However, the Blackhawks began their comeback late in the first, with Tyler Bertuzzi scoring a power-play goal to cut the deficit to 3-1.

In the second period, Ryan Greene further narrowed the gap, scoring off a 2-on-1 break with a setup from Connor Bedard, making it 3-2. Colton Dach then tied the game at 3-3 with a power-play goal at 12:34 of the second period.

The turning point came at 9:55 of the third period when Connor Bedard, displaying skillful puck-handling, scored to give the Blackhawks a 4-3 lead. Bedard sealed the victory with an empty-net goal with 1:55 remaining in the game, making the final score 5-3. Bedard finished the game with two goals and two assists.

Spencer Knight recovered from a shaky start, ultimately saving 22 shots and securing the win for Chicago. Ville Husso, who replaced injured starting goalie Petr Mrazek, took the loss for the Ducks. Mrazek had stopped 13 of 16 shots before exiting the game with an undisclosed injury.

The Blackhawks capitalized on their power-play opportunities, converting two out of four chances, while successfully killing all three of Anaheim's power plays.

With this win, the Blackhawks look to build momentum as they embark on a four-game road trip, starting in Vegas on Tuesday. The Ducks will visit St. Louis on Monday.