Chicago lost 4-2 to the Capitals in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night. They had previously registered at least a point in four straight games. Following their matchup with the Lightning, the Blackhawks will conclude the trip against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.
Patrick Kane continues to lead the way for the Blackhawks with 25 points (12G, 13A) in 21 games. Jonathan Toews is second with 19 points (10G, 9A) in 22 games.
Corey Crawford leads between the pipes with a .918 save percentage this season.
SEASON SERIES:
In the first and only other meeting between these two clubs this season, the Blackhawks fell 6-3 at the United Center on Oct. 21.
LINEUP NOTES:
According to Head Coach Jeremy Colliton, Henri Jokiharju, John Hayden, and Andreas Martinsen are all out. Chris Kunitz, Luke Johnson and Brandon Manning are in.
OPPONENT TO WATCH:
Brayden Point leads the Lightning with 14 goals this season. In his last five games, he has scored five goals and two assists in his last five outings.
The 2014 third-round pick is coming off a 32-goal 2017-18.
