Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Islanders

  

New York Islanders (21–13–4) at Chicago Blackhawks (15–21–6)

6:30pm CST
Nassau Veteran Memorial Coliseum
TV/Radio: NBCSN, NBCSCH

 

PROJECTED STARTERS

ChicagoCollin Delia (3–0–0, SV%: .957, GAA: 1.67)
New York Thomas Greiss (12–7–1, SV%: .917, GAA: 2.63)

TEAM STATISTICS

Power Play
Chicago (14.8%, 26th)
New York (15.8%, 23rd)

Penalty Kill
Chicago (73.6%, 31st)
New York (77.5%, 21st)

Shorts for/against
Chicago (31.7, 16th; 34.2, 29th)
New York (28.3, 29th; 31.5, 16th)

Shooting %
Chicago (9.1%, T-20th)
New York (10.4%, 9th)

Faceoff %
Chicago (50.1%, T-15th)
New York (47.6%, T-29th)

Avg. height/weight
Chicago 6’1”, 198lbs
New York 6’1” 206lbs

PROJECTED LINES/PAIRINGS

Chicago Blackhawks

Brandon SaadJonathan ToewsDominik Kahun

Artem AnisimovDylan StromePatrick Kane

Alex DeBrincatDavid KampfDylan Sikura

John HaydenMarcus KrugerBrendan Perlini

Duncan KeithErik Gustafsson

Gustav ForslingBrent Seabrook

Carl DahlstromConnor Murphy

New York Islanders

Anders LeeBrock NelsonJosh Ho-Sang

Anthony BeauvillierMathew BarzalJosh Bailey

Michael Dal ColleValtteri FilppulaLeo Komarov

Matt MartinCasey CizikasCal Clutterbuck

Nick LeddyJohnny Boychuk

Adam PelechRyan Pulock

Devon ToewsScott Mayfield

Analysis

After a disappointing loss at Notre Dame Stadium to the Boston Bruins, the Blackhawks travel to Nassau Coliseum vs. the New York Islanders. Despite the loss, numerous Blackhawks players and coaches were quoted with their positive outlook on how the team has been playing of late.

Brendan Perlini found his stride during the Winter Classic, scoring his third goal as a member of the Blackhawks, and fifth for the entire season. The fourth line had great possession numbers and a lot of that was driven by Perlini’s play. Look for Perlini to keep rolling heading into Thursday night’s contest in New York.

The Islanders have won their last four games entering Thursday evening’s game. Three of those win have come against Dallas, Toronto and Buffalo, all quality teams at the halfway point of the NHL season.

Despite losing John Tavares during the offseason, the Islanders are only one point out of the final playoff spot (currently owned by the Montreal Canadiens) with two games in hand. This Islanders team has been playing well enough, despite Andrew Ladd, Jordan Eberle and Thomas Hickey all being injured. The “Guys from the Island” will pose a test for the Blackhawks.

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  • #11290
    Ron Luce
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    New York Islanders (21–13–4) at Chicago Blackhawks (15–21–6) 6:30pm CST Nassau Veteran Memorial Coliseum TV/Radio: NBCSN, NBCSCH   PROJECTED STAR
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    #11293
    Mister Ricochet
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    Haven’t watched every period this yr but can’t remember as many turnovers by the Hawks in all 3 zones. …….. Lucky to go into the 2nd even at 1.

    Can tell this is a Trotz coached club. Excellent positioning and structure, it has a lot to do with the Hawk coughs of the puck. …….. Glad to see a superstar bolt and the team plays better. Nice story the Isles.

    #11296
    Alan Parsons
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    Forsling needs to be sent to RFD.  His play led to both goals, first bad defense and turnover, then a bad penalty.   Should have been a 2-0 win for the good guys.  Ugh.

     

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