A six-game losing streak would be Chicago's longest since a nine-game skid from Jan. 21-Feb. 13, 2012. The Blackhawks are last in the Central Division with 56 points, 10 behind the Minnesota Wild for the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Western Conference The Coyotes are 1-4-1 in their past six games and 3-5-5 in their past 13 games. They have allowed four goals or more in four of their past five games.
Players to watch
Blackhawks forward Alex DeBrincat has six points (five goals, assist) in his past seven games. Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta, who played for Chicago from 2013-15, is 4-3-4 with a 2.29 goals-against average and .922 save percentage in his past 11 starts.
They said it
"You just try to bring what you bring regardless of who you're with. I'm trying to get more to the net, working the forecheck a little bit more and having success that way." -- Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad on moving back to the top line "They've got a lot of pride over there. We expect the best from them. They have star players so we have to be ready. They always look dangerous to me." -- Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet
Crawford joined the Blackhawks in Arizona on Sunday and took part in early portions of the morning skate. Coach Joel Quenneville said there is no timetable for his return and no discussion of shutting him down for the season. ... There was no update on Rutta's status.
Stat pack
The Blackhawks have scored two goals or fewer in 10 of their past 13 games. … Chicago has won nine straight games against Arizona since a 2-0 loss at United Center on Feb. 7, 2014. … Keller has one goal in his past 14 games.
