NEWSLETTER
The Anaheim Ducks went through, and are still going through, a rebuild process. They’ve drafted and developed well, while also hanging onto a couple of key pieces. It’s what the Blackhawks have wanted to do on multiple occasions in the last few seasons, but failed to stay the course. Now, Chicago is in the bottom-third of the NHL, while the Ducks have ascended to the top-third of the league and are in a Stanley Cup Playoff position currently. The Blackhawks hold a three-game winning streak coming into tonight’s contest and have won four straight games against the Ducks. Chicago also holds victories in five of their last six games overall against Anaheim, while the Ducks are 2-5-1 in their last eight games since the extended Christmas Holiday break.
Broadcast Info
Puck Drop: 7:30 p.m. CT
TV: NBCSCH, ESPN+ (out-of-market)
Radio: WGN 720 AM, TUDN 1200 AM (Spanish)
Expected Lineups
Blackhawks (14-18-5)
Hagel – Reichel – Kane
DeBrincat – Toews – Kubalík
Borgström – Lafferty – Kurashev
Khaira – Carpenter – Entwistle
de Haan – Murphy
Stillman – Galvas
C. Jones – Gustafsson
Fleury
Ducks (19-14-7)
Milano* – Getzlaf – Carrick
Comtois – Zegras – Rakell
Grant – Lundestrom – Silfverberg
Deslauriers – Steel – Robinson
Fowler – Manson
Lindholm – Drysdale
Larsson – Shattenkirk
Dostal
(*Game-time decision)
Injury Report
Blackhawks:
Tyler Johnson (Three Months – Neck Surgery)
Brett Connolly (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Dylan Strome (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Kirby Dach (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Seth Jones (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Jake McCabe (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Reese Johnson (IR – Broken Clavicle)
Ducks:
Sonny Milano (Day-to-Day – Upper Body)
John Gibson (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Troy Terry (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Simon Benoit (Day-to-Day – COVID Protocol)
Josh Mahura (Day-to-Day – Upper Body)
Adam Henrique (Day-to-Day – Lower Body)
What To Watch For
• Alex DeBrincat was named to the NHL All-Star game on Thursday evening, celebrating by getting an assist in the game. He has 15 points in his last 16 games since December 2, and his nine goals scored since December 15 lead the NHL in that span.
• Marc-André Fleury will be making his sixth-straight start for Chicago tonight. He is 3-1-1 in his previous five starts with a .903 save-percentage. Over his last 11 starts since December 2, Fleury is 7-2-2 with a .907 save-percentage, a 2.76 GAA, and a shutout on December 9 against the Montreal Canadiens.
• Patrick Kane scored a goal on Thursday night to end a 13-game drought. He also has 15 points in his last 16 games, including eight points (one goal, seven assists) over his current six-game point-streak.
Get Caught Up
Derek King on Lukas Reichel: "Whether it's 2 games, 4 games … he'll at least have a taste of this."
So maybe Reichel sticks around past Saturday.— John Dietz (@johndietzdh) January 14, 2022
Reichel taking on Toews in faceoff drill: pic.twitter.com/dYRWyrVVbe
— Ben Pope (@BenPopeCST) January 15, 2022
Alex DeBrincat on his first career NHL All-Star selection: “It’s awesome. We obviously have a couple of guys who probably could’ve went but it’s an honor for sure. I’m excited to go do that and represent the Blackhawks.” #Blackhawks
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 15, 2022
Derek King on San Lafferty: I see him more as a center, he skates well, so I like that. we’ll just play it by hear and see where he fits in best, especially once we get a full lineup here. right now, I need him at center, obviously I thought he did a good job for us last game.
— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) January 15, 2022
Tyler Johnson is on the ice before morning skate in a non-contact jersey. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/0fo4CNtY00
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) January 15, 2022
