PREVIEW: Blackhawks Face Sharks to Wrap California Swing

TIME: 9:00 p.m.
TV: NBC Sports Chicago+ | RADIO: WGN 720-AM | STREAM: NBC Sports App

The Blackhawks wrap their west coast roadtrip against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP

Chicago meets San Jose on Saturday for the third and final meeting of the season. The Blackhawks have won their last two games at the SAP Center and are 4-1-0 in their last five games against the Sharks. Former Shark, Jaycob Megna posted 20 points (3G, 17A) in 92 games with San Jose from 2021-23. During their last meeting on March 17, Connor Bedard (1G, 1A), Tyler Johnson (2A) and Philipp Kurashev (1G, 1A) each chipped in two points during a 5-2 victory over the Sharks at the United Center.

STICKS AND JONES

Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones posted a team-high five shots on goal against Anaheim and now ranks second on the club with 147 shots on goal in 55 games this season. He also led all skaters with 24:31 of ice time and currently shares fourth in the NHL with an average time on ice per game of 25:34. Jones enters Saturday’s game with eight points (3G, 5A) over his last eight games.

WHAT’S FOR TINNER

Against the Ducks on Thursday, blueliner Jarred Tinordi recorded four hits to share first among all skaters. He now ranks second on the team with 148 hits in 45 games this season. Tinordi also registered two blocked shots, which tied for first among all game players, and currently ranks fourth on the club with 83 blocked shots this season.

FLIG OF THE WRIST

Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno chipped in four hits against Anaheim and continues to lead all club skaters with 165 hits in 63 games this season. He also took three shots on goal on Thursday and now ranks fourth on the team with 129 shots on goal this season. Foligno enters Saturday’s game with five points (1G, 4A) over his last five games.