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Video: Hawks’ Hossa, Sharp overwhelm Khabibulin for OT winner

Marian Hossa, Ryan Jones

CHICAGO, IL - FEBRUARY 25: Marian Hossa #81 of the Chicago Blackhawks controls the puck under pressure from Ryan Jones #28 of the Edmonton Oilers at the United Center on February 25, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. The Blackhawks defeated the Oilers 3-2 in overtime.(Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Going into Monday’s game, the Chicago Blackhawks already had the NHL record for most consecutive games with at least a point to start the season. After 60 minutes of play, the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks were tied at two, extending the streak to 19 no matter what happened.

But the record was never the most important thing to the Blackhawks in the first place. It’s just a byproduct of their desire to get points and not become complacent in the face of a hot streak.

Patrick Sharp and Marian Hossa showed that they’re still hungry as they relentlessly fought to beat Oilers goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin in overtime:

After the game, Hossa talked to CSN Chicago’s Susannah Collins. If you missed that last night, you can also view it below:

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