The Chicago Blackhawks (21-32-5) will be out to add to their winning run when they head to take on the Anaheim Ducks (19-34-7) at Honda Center on Monday. Chicago is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Sharks on Saturday, their fifth win in a row.
The Blackhawks committed only two penalties in the game, holding San Jose without a power play goal. Brett Seney, David Gust, and Max Domi scored one apiece for the Blackhawks. Petr Mrazek had a great performance with 45 saves (.937%) in the win.
Anaheim beat the Hurricanes 3-2 on Saturday. John Klingberg, Jakob Silfverberg, and Troy Terry each scored once for the Ducks. Ryan Strome and Trevor Zegras both had two assists to lead the team in scoring. John Gibson saved 51 of 53 shots in the win (.962%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The teams have split their two meetings this season, the most recent of which was a 3-2 (OT) victory for the Ducks on February 7. Brett Leason (1G 1A), Jayson Megna (1G 1A), and Klingberg (0G 2A) each had two points to lead Anaheim. Jason Dickinson led Chicago with two points (1G 1A). Anthony Stolarz got the win, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931%).
FACING OFF
Chicago is averaging just 2.50 goals per game for the season, 31st in the NHL. The visitors will hope to improve on that figure against a Ducks team that is allowing 4.12 goals a game (32nd).
Meanwhile, Anaheim has found the net 2.48 times a game on average, 32nd in the league, and the Blackhawks are allowing opponents to score 3.57 goals per game (26th).
Chicago averages fewer shots/game (27.0) than any other team in the league, while the team’s 9.4% shooting percentage is 27th. Anaheim’s average of 29.0 attempts ranks 27th.
Look for a few power play opportunities for the Blackhawks, as the Ducks have been penalized 4.68 times a game, second-most in the NHL, for an average of 12.03 minutes (second-highest).
The visitors are averaging 3.57 penalties (25th) and 9.24 penalty minutes a game (12th). The Ducks’ 15.03% power play percentage is the worst in the league, while the Blackhawks rank 27th with a conversion rate of 17.16%.
Anaheim has been equally unimpressive at penalty killing, as the hosts own the league’s fourth-lowest PK% at 73.33%. Chicago’s 76.33% ranks 21st in the NHL.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Domi and Patrick Kane have been the top skaters for the Blackhawks this season with 47 and 45 points. In the net, Arvid Soderblom (2-10-2) is Chicago’s top goaltender by goals against average. He has a 3.45 GAA and a .894% save percentage. Mrazek (7-15-2) leads the Blackhawks in games played in goal.
He has a GAA of 3.86 and a save percentage of .888%.Zegras leads the Ducks in scoring with 50 points. He has 19 goals and 31 assists. Stolarz (5-6-0) has the best goals against average for Anaheim at 3.73.
He has a save percentage of .897%. Gibson (11-23-6) has played the most games in net for the Ducks this season. He has a 4.01 GAA and a .900% save percentage.
HOME AND AWAY
Chicago is seeking a fourth straight win away from home this season. Anaheim is looking to snap a three-game home losing streak this season.
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