The Hawks found success Monday, thanks to an aggressive forecheck and defensemen joining the rush — the two things Sorensen, who earned his first NHL win, has emphasized.

Sorensen faced an early challenge when goaltender Petr Mrazek departed in the first period with an apparent groin injury.

Korchinski's play in a 2-1 win over the Rangers was a beacon of hope for both Chicago's immediate future and the long-term outlook.