Bertuzzi's late goal sets stage for Blackhawks to get 4-3 shootout win over Kings

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyler Bertuzzi scored with 31 seconds remaining in the third period, helping the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday.

With Petr Mrazek off in favor of an extra attacker, Bertuzzi awkwardly scored from one knee off Ryan Donato’s centering pass.

Connor Bedard, Teuvo Teravainen and Donato scored in the penalty shootout to get the Blackhawks a much-needed win. It was just their second victory in the past seven games.

Alex Laferriere had two goals for the Kings, who failed in their push to win four straight home games to start a season for the first time since 2010-11.

Los Angeles had won three of four. It lost 4-2 at San Jose on Tuesday.

Blackhawks: Nick Foligno and Craig Smith started the rally with third-period goals, tying it at 2. The spirited fight Chicago showed could represent a turning point in its season.

Kings: Laferriere had 12 goals in 81 games as a rookie, but the Harvard product has eight in 12 contests to start his sophomore season.

Donato calmly waited out Darcy Kuemper with a series of fakes from close range before burying his penalty shot to give Chicago the win.

The Blackhawks were 0-6-0 when trailing after two periods prior to the win. It was also their first in seven tries when the opponent scored the opening goal.

The Blackhawks visit the Ducks on Sunday, and the Kings open a two-game trip at the Predators on Monday.

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Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev, left, and Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala vie of the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, left, celebrates a goal as Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno looks away during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper is unable to save a goal scored by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Kings right wing Alex Laferriere, left, shoots against Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

DALLAS (AP) — Some flights were delayed or canceled in Texas on Thursday after a line of thunderstorms started moving across parts of the state in a system the National Weather Service predicted could bring high winds, hail and possible tornadoes.

More than 100 flights were delayed and dozens more canceled at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday. Delays and thunderstorm-related cancellations also were reported at Dallas' Love Field and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, according to FlightAware, an aviation company that tracks flights across the world.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning late Thursday afternoon for parts of Texas northeast of Houston, meaning weather radar indicated there was a tornado in the area. There were no immediate reports of damage.

A tornado watch remained in effect through Thursday night for several counties in southeast Texas, including the Houston area.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources because of the increased severe weather threat.

“As Texans and out-of-state visitors begin traveling after the Christmas holiday, it's crucial that everyone regularly monitor road conditions, make an emergency plan and heed the guidance of state and local officials,” Abbott said in a statement.

The greatest weather risk was forecast for a stretch of Texas east of Dallas, between Houston and portions of southern Arkansas and western and northern Louisiana, said Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center.

“There does look like the possibility of one or a few tornadoes with this risk, but the main risk will be with high winds and hail,” Hurley said, adding that he expected wind gusts generally between 60 and 80 mph (96 to 128 kph), and hail one inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter or greater.

Hurley said the storms will likely push into southern Arkansas and western and northern Louisiana after nightfall, posing a potentially dangerous situation for holiday travelers.

“People can't see a whole lot and may not be as weather aware,” he said.

A pedistrian walks across a rain soaked street in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Vehicles make their way on a rain soaked highway in Dallas, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)