The Chicago Blackhawks (14-28-4) will be trying to snap their two-game losing streak when they face the Calgary Flames (23-16-9) on Thursday night. The Blackhawks are coming off a 5-2 loss to Vancouver. The Flames are coming off a 4-3 win over Columbus.
Calgary is 7-2-1 in its last 10 games against Chicago.
The Blackhawks followed up their three-game winning streak by losing their last two games. They will try to snap their losing streak with a win over the Flames, which will give them their fourth win in their last six games.
Chicago is averaging 2.39 goals per game. They scored two goals on 14 shots in their last game.
Patrick Kane and Sam Lafferty scored a goal apiece for the Blackhawks, while Max Domi and Seth Jones picked up an assist.
Chicago has struggled defensively, giving up 3.61 goals per game. They gave up five goals in their last game and will need a significantly better effort if they want to win this game.
Petr Mrazek saved 43 of the 47 shots that he faced. He is 5-12-1 in 20 games with a 3.89 GAA and a .888 save percentage.