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TIME: 7:00 p.m.
TV: CHSN
RADIO: WGN-720-AM | Latino Media Network 1200 WRTO-AM | Blackhawks App

The Blackhawks square off against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday for the first of three matchups this season. More information on how to watch Blackawks games can be found at Blackhawks.com/HowtoWatch.

TONIGHT'S MATCHUP

A former Golden Knight, Alec Martinez tallied 79 points (21G, 58A) in 221 games with Vegas from 2020-24, helping the club to a Stanley Cup in 2023. Taylor Hall has posted nine points (3G, 6A) in nine career games against Vegas, including points (1G, 2A) in his last three-straight games against the club. During their last meeting on April 16, Jason Dickinson scored once, while Connor Bedard and Philipp Kurashev each notched an assist during a 3-1 loss in Vegas.

LAST TIME OUT

The Blackhawks were defeated in a shootout 3-2 by the Nashville Predators on Thursday at Bridgestone Arena. Tyler Bertuzzi notched two assists and Alec Martinez scored his second goal of the season. Connor Bedard also found the back of the net. A former Predator, Seth Jones tallied an assist while Louis Crevier, Colton Dach and Alex Vlasic each posted five hits. Arvid Soderblom made 39 saves on 41 shots (.951 SV%).

BEDDY ROOSEVELT

Chicago forward Connor Bedard scored against Nashville and has goals (2G) in back-to-back games and five points (3G, 2A) over his last five games. Bedard's goal was his 40th point of the season (13G, 27A), making him the second teenager in Blackhawks history record multiple 40-point campaigns, joining Eddie Olczyk. His 40 points continue to lead all club skaters.

TY THE KNOT

On Thursday evening, forward Tyler Betuzzi posted two assists for his fourth multi-point game of the season. Bertuzzi now has six points (3G, 3А) over his last eight games and 11 points (6G, 5A) over his last 13 games. He has 24 points (14G, 10A) in 45 games this season, which shares third among all team skaters.

NICKELODEAN

Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno tallied three hits against the Predators and continues to lead all team skaters with 122 hits in 44 games this season. He's set to play in his 1,200 NHL game on Saturday against Vegas, making him the 133rd player in league history to hit the milestone. He played his first NHL game on Oct. 3, 2007 as a member of the Ottawa Senators.