The Chicago Blackhawks (12-29-2) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they square off against the San Jose Sharks (10-31-3) at home on Tuesday, January 16 at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and NBCS-CA.
Blackhawks vs. Sharks Game Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
- Game Time: 8:30 PM ET
- TV: NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Blackhawks and Sharks Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Blackhawks Insights
- The Blackhawks’ 97 total goals (2.3 per game) make them the 30th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Defensively, the Blackhawks are conceding 157 total goals (3.6 per game) to rank 30th in NHL action.
- Their -60 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
- The 17 power-play goals the Blackhawks have recorded this season (on 133 power-play chances) rank 29th in the NHL.
- The Blackhawks’ 12.78% power-play conversion rate ranks 31st in the league.
- The Blackhawks have recorded three shorthanded goals this season (17th among NHL squads).
- The Blackhawks have the league’s 27th-ranked penalty-kill percentage (75.36%).
- The Blackhawks win 44.4% of their faceoffs (32nd in the NHL)
- The Blackhawks have an 8.6% shooting percentage as a team, which ranks 29th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have shut out opponents once this season. As a team, they are averaging 18.6 hits and 17.4 blocked shots per game.
Blackhawks Key Players
- With 15 goals and 18 assists this season, Connor Bedard is one of Chicago’s top contributors (33 points).
- Philipp Kurashev is another of Chicago’s important contributors currently with 24 total points (eight goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- Jason Dickinson has contributed 21 points for Chicago in 43 games this season, scoring on 21.2% of his shots and putting up 14 goals and seven assists.
- In 18 games played this season, Arvid Soderblom (2-13-1) has given up 64 goals.
Blackhawks Injuries
Luke Philp: Achilles (Out),
Andreas Athanasiou: Groin (Out),
Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season),
Nick Foligno: Finger (Out),
Connor Bedard: Jaw (Out),
Anthony Beauvillier: Wrist (Out),
Tyler Johnson: Foot (Out),
Samuel Savoie: Leg (Out)
Sharks Insights
- The Sharks’ 88 goals on the season (two per game) rank them 32nd in the NHL.
- The Sharks have conceded 178 total goals this season (4.0 per game), 32nd in the league.
- Their -90 goal differential is 32nd in the league.
- With 20 power-play goals (on 110 chances), the Sharks are 24th in the NHL.
- The Sharks score on 18.18% of their power plays, No. 20 in the league.
- In terms of shorthanded goals, the Sharks have two.
- The Sharks’ have the 32nd-ranked penalty kill percentage (71.33%).
- At 50.3%, the Sharks have the NHL’s 15th-ranked faceoff win rate.
- The 7.9% shooting percentage of the Sharks is 32nd in the league.
- The Sharks have not shut out an opponent yet. They average 17.8 hits and 19.2 blocked shots per game.
Sharks Key Players
- Tomas Hertl’s 30 points make him a vital offensive option for San Jose. He has recorded 13 goals and 17 assists in 43 games.
- Mikael Granlund is one of the impact players on offense for San Jose with 29 total points (0.8 per game), with five goals and 24 assists in 37 games.
- Fabian Zetterlund is a crucial player on offense for San Jose with 12 goals and six assists.
- Kaapo Kahkonen has an .896 save percentage (50th in the league), with 570 total saves, allowing 65 goals (3.7 goals against average). He has put together a 5-13-1 record this season.
Sharks Injuries
Jacob MacDonald: Undisclosed (Out),
Nico Sturm: Mid-Body (Out),
Ty Emberson: Upper Body (Out),
Matt Benning: Lower Body (Out For Season),
Logan Couture: Lower Body (Out),
Givani Smith: Lower Body (Out)
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