Today, Chicago sports fans got to watch two separate teams pull wins out of their asses. This one was more fun.

After the Chicago Blackhawks spent the first 40 minutes being bent over the sink by the San Jose Sharks, they managed to pull their fecal matter together, as Andrew Brunette scored at the 18:54 mark of the third period to tie the game, before Patrick Sharp buried the winner in overtime for the second game in a row. And like the last game, the Hawks come away with a 3-2 win, this time on home ice.

Let's get to this:

THE GOOD:

Handsome. Two straight overtime winners, two straight "Thank God we don't have to see Ray Emery get smoked in a shootout." Sharp has been absolutely on fire lately. Now that his wife has given birth, we're looking at at least six more weeks of celibacy for Number 10. Considering his play of late, I expect him to be an Art Ross contender if it goes much longer than that.

Ray Emery. The Hawks were a bunch of turnstiles in the first two periods, being outshot by the rediculous margin of 33-13. Emery kept them in the game. Yeah, maybe he should have controlled the puck on the first goal. But you know what? He held the San Jose Sharks to two goals. Any time that happens, you damn well better bank two points. I'll tell you something else - his lateral movement has improved too. Once Corey Crawford gets his game straightened out, the Hawks suddenly have pretty damn good goaltending.

Marian Hossa. Another two assists tonight. There's something going on here, he's turning into a beast - remember last year before he got hurt? Yeah, that. Let's have more of that.

Lots of greats in the house tonight. Cheli was there, as was JR and the Eagle. Hell, maybe JR should have laced them up. The Hawks also announced a Heritage Night for Belfour. Hope that one's sponsored by Jeppson's Malort.

Hanging out with Ski. Got to buy him a beer, and he just started yelling "SHOOT IT!" at random points in the game. Plus, I saw a picture of Hot Teacher. And, he said he pulled a brunette in a Sharks sweater for when he's back in California. Our readers, ladies and gentlemen.

THE BAD:

Jonathan Toews. He was just not with it tonight. I mean, he was his customary 61% in the faceoff circle, but he was just having puck issues all night, getting outmuscled, just not looking anything like Jonathan Toews. Everyone has their off-nights, this one belonged to the Captain.

The first two periods. They got horsed all over the ice, left Emery hanging out to dry. Make no mistake, Emery won this game, even though Sharp got the goal. The Emery of a month ago would have been Red Light Ray, giving up at least 5 goals. They can't keep getting away with the goalie bailing them out on a nightly basis.

THE UGLY:

Andrew Desjardins. You know how every guy in the United Center who wears a 69 jersey is guaranteed to be a penisloaf? Imagine a guy actually wearing it in the NHL. His overall douchetude must be off the charts. I think Greg McKegg wears 69 in the Toronto system too. Nice going, brosephs.

Next up for the Hawks is a trip to Minnesota to face the red-hot Wild. See you in the Shoutbox.