LAST GAME
The Blackhawks defeated the Wild 5-3 on Tuesday night at Xcel Energy Center. The victory marked Chicago's seventh consecutive road win, tying a franchise record set from Dec. 9-29, 1964. The Blackhawks share the NHL lead with 19 road victories this season. Their 39 points away from the United Center share second in the league. Jonathan Toews (3), Richard Panik and Nick Schmaltz each recorded goals for Chicago. Corey Crawford made 29 saves and improved to 23-13-3 this season.
VS. COYOTES
Chicago holds a 69-47-15-9 all-time record against Arizona, including a 37- 16-10-5 record at home. The Blackhawks have collected a point in 13 of their last 14 meetings with the Coyotes (11-1-2) and are undefeated at home vs. ARI over their previous seven matchups (4-0-3). Tonight's contest concludes the three-game regular-season series between the clubs this year. The Blackhawks own a 2-0-0 record vs. the Coyotes this season, with victories coming on Dec. 6 (4-0) and Feb. 2 (4-3). Crawford earned his 201st career NHL victory on Feb. 2 at ARI, tying Ed Belfour for third in franchise history. Marian Hossa paces the team with three points (3G) against Arizona this year.
Game notes: Feb. 23 vs. Arizona Coyotes
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