Blackhawks’ power play remains futile in loss to Canadiens

Sean Monahan’s shorthanded goal helped the Canadiens beat the Blackhawks, 3-2. (Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

MONTREAL — At some point, the Blackhawks’ hex on special-teams goals will lift.

But it didn’t in a 3-2 loss Saturday to the Canadiens. Three games into the season, the Hawks’ penalty kill remains flawless. And, of far greater concern, their power play remains futile.