Canucks and Blackhawks face off in Western Conference action
Chicago Blackhawks (6-10-1, in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (8-4-3, in the Pacific Division)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks and the Chicago Blackhawks face off in Western Conference action.
Vancouver has a 2-3-3 record at home and an 8-4-3 record overall. The Canucks have an 8-1-2 record when scoring three or more goals.
Chicago has a 6-10-1 record overall and a 4-6-1 record on the road. The Blackhawks have a 3-4-1 record in games they serve more penalty minutes than their opponents.
The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams play this season. The Canucks won 6-3 in the last matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jonathan Tanner Miller has scored five goals with nine assists for the Canucks. Nils Hoglander has over the last 10 games.
Ryan Donato has eight goals and three assists for the Blackhawks. Connor Bedard has scored goals over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.5 assists, 3.7 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.6 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Canucks: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.