Two teams that both have lost six of their past seven decisions will be on the lookout for their second win in the past eight contests, as the Tampa Bay Lightning (3rd in Atlantic Division) will play host to the Chicago Blackhawks (8th in Central).
The Chicago Blackhawks (22-37-6) went 0-1-1 on their current three-date road trek after registering their sixth defeat in the past seven matchups (1-5-1) following a 4-3 overtime loss against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena last night. After leading 2-0 just before the second intermission, the ‘Hawks conceded three consecutive markers in the third period, including two in a span of 29 seconds, before Cole Guttman (4 goals, 5 points this year) forced the extra session with the 3-3 equalizer 45 seconds from time, only for the hosts to bag the victory at 2:43 of the bonus frame. Caleb Jones (3 goals, 12 points) and Boris Katchouk (3 goals, 7 points) also lit the lamp for Chicago, which is riding a four-game losing skid on the road (0-3-1).
Goalie Petr Mrazek (8-18-3 on the season with a 3.75 GAA and a .892 save percentag e) made 39 saves yesterday and is likely to deputize in Chicago’s crease for the second straight night after Alex Stalock (7-8-1 on the year with a 2.70 GAA and a .920 save percentage) missed Friday's practice due to an illness. Mrazek has recorded a 3-11-3 career total against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3.37 GAA and a .876 save percentage. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, are netting the absolute lowest quantity of goals per game this year (2.49), while allowing the 7th highest amount defensively (3.55). They are 4th from the bottom in power play (16.7%) and 22nd in penalty kill (76.0%).
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