The Chicago Blackhawks (7-16-1) host the Anaheim Ducks (10-15) at United Center on Thursday, December 7 at 8:30 PM ET on NBCS-CHI, BSSC, BSSD, and ESPN+. The Blackhawks have lost four straight games.
Blackhawks vs. Ducks Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, December 7, 2023
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Blackhawks and Ducks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Blackhawks Insights
- The Blackhawks’ 59 total goals (2.5 per game) make them the 30th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks rank 27th in goals against, allowing 88 total goals (3.7 per game) in NHL action.
- Their -29 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
- The eight power-play goals the Blackhawks have recorded this season rank 29th in the NHL (on 75 power-play chances).
- The Blackhawks’ 10.67% power-play conversion rate ranks 29th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have scored one shorthanded goal this season.
- The Blackhawks’ 74.36% penalty-kill success rate ranks 26th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have the 31st-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL, at 45%.
- The Blackhawks have an 8.9% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 27th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 17.4 hits and 16.3 blocked shots per game.
Blackhawks Key Players
- With 11 goals and nine assists this season, Connor Bedard is one of Chicago’s leading contributors (20 points).
- Having scored eight goals and adding five assists, Jason Dickinson is a top contributor for Chicago through 24 games.
- Through 18 games, Philipp Kurashev has proven himself as an important offensive option for Chicago. He has 13 points (four goals and nine assists).
- As Chicago’s top goalie, Arvid Soderblom has recorded 2 wins and 8 losses this season while allowing 40 goals with 306 saves.
Blackhawks Injuries
Luke Philp: Achilles (Out),
Andreas Athanasiou: Groin (Out),
Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season),
Colin Blackwell: Lower Body (Out),
Samuel Savoie: Leg (Out)
Ducks Insights
- The Ducks have 68 goals this season (2.7 per game), 28th in the league.
- The Ducks have given up 87 total goals this season (3.5 per game), 24th in the NHL.
- They have the 29th-ranked goal differential in the league at -19.
- The Ducks have 18 power-play goals (on 81 chances), 11th in the NHL.
- The Ducks score on 22.22% of their power plays, No. 11 in the NHL.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Ducks have three.
- The 80% penalty-kill percentage of the Ducks is 15th in the NHL.
- At 48%, the Ducks have the NHL’s 23rd-ranked faceoff win rate.
- With a shooting percentage of 9.2%, the Ducks are 24th in the league.
- The Ducks have not held their opponents scoreless yet this season.
Ducks Key Players
- Frank Vatrano’s 23 points make him a vital offensive option for Anaheim. He has recorded 14 goals and nine assists in 25 games.
- Mason McTavish is a key piece of the offense for Anaheim with 21 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 11 assists in 24 games.
- Ryan Strome is a crucial contributor on offense for Anaheim with three goals and 14 assists.
- Lukas Dostal is 5-4-0 this season, compiling 253 saves and giving up 35 goals (4.3 goals against average) with an .878 save percentage (60th in the league).
Ducks Injuries
Isac Lundestrom: Achilles (Out),
Mason McTavish: Upper Body (Out),
Jamie Drysdale: Lower Body (Out),
Trevor Zegras: Lower Body (Out)