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TIME:7:00 p.m. CT
TV:NBCSCH+ RADIO:WLS-AM 890
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SEASON SERIES:
During the 2017-18 season, Chicago faced Columbus two times, splitting the series. The Blackhawks defeated the Blue Jackets 5-1 at the United Center on October 7, 2017. They lost 3-2 at Nationwide on February 24, 2018.
This season, Chicago plays Columbus twice. They'll head to Ohio on October 20, and then host the Blue Jackets on February 16 (PURCHASE TICKETS).
LINEUP NOTES:

Joel Quenneville on Crawford, Sikura

Per morning skate, it looks like the top line will remain Alex DeBrincat, Jonathan Toews and Dominik Kahun. It also looks like Patrick Kane will play after sitting out the loss to Ottawa. Kane skated on a line with Brandon Saad and Nick Schmaltz this morning.
Luke Johnson did not skate as he has flu-like symptoms.
Cam Ward will start for Chicago, while Dylan Sikura is unlikely to play.
OPPONENT TO WATCH:
Cam Atkinson leads his team in preseason scoring with three goals and four assists in three games. He is fifth in league exhibition scoring. The forward is coming off a 2017-18 season in which he scored 24 goals for the Blue Jackets.