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The Chicago Blackhawks (12-29-2) go on the road to play the Buffalo Sabres (19-21-4) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET. Chicago is set to host San Jose on Tuesday night as this is written before that game ends, while Buffalo is coming off a 3-0 shutout win over San Jose on Monday.
Chicago is set to host San Jose on Tuesday in a battle of two of the worst teams in the NHL. Before the back-to-back, the Blackhawks suffered a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars at home on Saturday. Chicago led 1-0 after the second period but gave up three goals in the third to lose.
The Blackhawks have struggled offensively this season as Chicago is averaging 2.26 goals per game which is 31st in the NHL while they average just 26.26 shots on goal which is also 31st. The Blackhawks are allowing 3.65 goals per game which ranks 29th while having a team save percentage of .888 which ranks 27th.
Chicago will be without Connor Bedard, Nick Foligno, Tyler Johnson, Taylor Hall, Andreas Athanasiou, and Anthony Beauvillier among others.