PREVIEW: Blackhawks at Rangers 1/17

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The Blackhawks are hoping they've shaken off any bad vibes coming off Monday's 8-5 loss to the Devils in New Jersey, as they now set their sights on the New York Rangers on Thursday. Chicago (16-23-9) has points in four of their last six games but they look to string together some two-point performances ahead of the All-Star break later this month.

Erik Gustafsson leads the Blackhawks defense in scoring with eight goals and 21 assists for 29 points in 45 games.
Between the pipes, goaltender Collin Delia leads the way production wise with a 3-1-3 record to go along with a 2.71 GAA and .932 save percentage.
For the Rangers, Mika Zibanejad leads the way with 41 points (14G, 27A) in 46 games. Chris Kreider is second on the team in scoring with 35 points, but first in goals with 21.
In goal, Henrik Lundqvist, who will reportedly get the start versus Chicago, leads the way with a 13-12-7 record, a 3.04 GAA and .908 save percentage.
The Rangers (19-20-7) are winners of three of their last four games.
SEASON SERIES:
In their first of two meetings this season, the Blackhawks downed New York 4-1. The game, back on Oct. 25, was tied after the first period, but Chicago scored three straight goals to close out the victory.

LINEUP NOTES:
Delia will start in net tonight for the Blackhawks. Jonathan Toews will center Brandon Saad and Alex DeBrincat. Drake Caggiula has been elevated to play with Dylan Strome and Patrick Kane. Strome will be facing his brother Ryan Strome.
OPPONENT TO WATCH:
Mats Zuccarello is fifth on the team in scoring, but he is red hot as of late. The winger has seven goals and 14 assists in 33 games this season, but three goals and three assists over his last three games.