PREVIEW: Blackhawks Host Kings for Hockey Fights Cancer Night

TIME: 7:30 PM
TV: NBCSCH | RADIO: WGN-720-AM | STREAM: MyTeamsApp (In Market) & ESPN+ (Out of Market)
The Blackhawks look to snap their 4-game losing streak at home against the Kings on Hockey Fights Cancer night (
TICKETS
).

LAST GAME RECAP

A late third period power-play goal from Jonathan Toews wasn't enough as the Chicago Blackhawks dropped a 3-1 decision to the New York Islanders on Tuesday evening in Chicago. With the goal, Toews extends his current point streak to six games (4G, 2A). Caleb Jones picked up an assist on Toews' goal, giving him points in four of his last five games (5A). Patrick Kane also recorded an assist on Tuesday night and has points in back-to-back games. Making his second appearance of the season, goaltender Arvid Soderblom made 28 saves on 30 Islander shots (.933 SV%) in relief.

VS. LOS ANGELES

Patrick Kane has six points (3G, 3A) in his last five games against the Kings and 42 points (15G, 27A) in 44 career games vs. Los Angeles. Jonathan Toews has 39 points (18G, 21A) in 43 career games against the Kings, with 23 points (10G, 13A) coming in 22 games at the United Center. Former Kings' defenseman Jack Johnson has three points (1G, 2A) and a plus-2 in his last six games against Los Angeles. The Blackhawks went 1-2- 0 against the Kings last season. During their victory over Los Angeles on Mar. 24, Kane notched two points (1G, 1A), while Seth Jones, Sam Lafferty, and Taylor Raddysh each tallied an assist in the win.

HEAVY HITTING

Defenseman Jarred Tinordi notched five hits on Tuesday night against the Islanders. Tinordi ranks first on the team and sixth (tied) in the NHL in hits this season.

POWER-PLAY STAYS HOT

The Blackhawks' plower-play currently ranks sixth in the NHL at 27.3%. With Jonathan Toews' power-play goal on Tuesday evening, Chicago now has five power-play goals in their last six games dating back to victory over Seattle on Oct. 23. Patrick Kane currently shares the league lead in power-play assists with seven on the season.

SODERBLOOMING

In two appearances this season, goaltender Arvid Soderblom has stopped 69 of 75 shots (.920 SV%), including a 41-save effort against Buffalo on Oct. 29. To date, Soderblom has played in five career NHL games.