Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets

  

Chicago Blackhawks (9–11–5) at Winnipeg Jets (13–8–2)

7:00pm CST
Bell MTS Arena
TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN


PROJECTED STARTERS

ChicagoCorey Crawford (5 – 9 – 1, SV%: 0.906 GAA: 2.98)
Winnipeg– Connor Hellebuyck (9 – 7 – 1, SV%: 0.907 GAA: 2.98)

 

TEAM STATISTICS

Power Play
Chicago (12.3%, 31st)
Winnipeg (29.8%, 2nd)

Penalty Kill
Chicago (75.0%, 2T-27h)
Winnipeg (81.8%, 9th)

Shorts for/against
Chicago (32.6, 12th; 33.5, 28th)
Winnipeg (32.2, 14th; 32.3, 20th)

Shooting %
Chicago (8.3%, 28th)
Winnipeg (10.4%, 8th)

Faceoff %
Chicago (49.8%,16th)
Winnipeg (51.5%, T-10th)

Avg. height/weight
Chicago 6’1”, 197lbs
Winnipeg 6’2” 202lbs

 

PROJECTED LINES/PAIRINGS

Chicago Blackhawks

Brandon SaadJonathan ToewsBrendan Perlini
Alex DeBrincatDylan StromePatrick Kane
John HaydenDavid KampfDominik Kahun
Alexandre FortinMarcus KrugerArtem Anisimov

Duncan KeithGustav Forsling
Erik GustafssonHenri Jokiharju
Brandon ManningBrent Seabrook

 

Winnipeg Jets

Nikolaj EhlersMark ScheifeleBlake Wheeler
Kyle ConnorBryan LittlePatrik Laine
Mathieu PerreaultAdam LowryBrandon Tanev
Brendan LemieuxJack RoslovicNic Petan

Josh MorrisseyJacob Trouba
Ben ChiarotCameron Schilling
Tyler MyersSami Niku

Analysis

Coming off the worst loss of the season, and that’s saying something this year, Chicago travels to Winnipeg to take on the Jets. That loss, 8 – 3 to Vegas, was difficult to watch. Tonight’s response to the loss will be interesting.

Newly acquired center Dylan Strome scored his first goal with the Blackhawks, his fourth of the season overall. In one short showing, Strome did find himself in the “greasy” areas that are not always occupied by Blackhawk forwards. A small positive to take away from the Tuesday night.

Keep an eye on the line combinations tonight. Jeremy Colliton spread the minutes around on Tuesday, easy to do when being blown out, but chemistry is lacking.

Winnipeg, off a 4 – 3 loss at home to Pittsburgh, has been looking for better goaltending from Connor Hellebuyck, signed to a 6-year deal this past off-season, as their franchise backbone. The 25-year old Hellebuyck has struggled to a .907 save percentage and 2.98 goals against average.

The offensive firepower from the Jets can be impressive any given night. Winger Patrick Laine leads the team in goals (19), while, captain Blake Wheeler leads in assists (25) and points (29). The Blackhawk’s defense cannot play on their heels tonight, equally as important, the forwards need to be better in support.

Comment below in our live game thread tonight!

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    Ray Napientek
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    Chicago Blackhawks (9–11–5) at Winnipeg Jets (13–8–2) 7:00pm CST Bell MTS Arena TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5 –
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