Arvid Soderblom knows the Blackhawks’ plan for him this season didn’t involve much NHL action.
But the unexpected opportunity afforded to Soderblom by injuries has revealed a 23-year-old goaltender who looks big enough, skilled enough, poised enough and tough enough to not only survive but thrive in the NHL. He finally earned his much-deserved first win Thursday, saving 32 of 33 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory against the Kings.
