Blackhawks Seek to Halt Five-Match Losing Streak Versus Kings in Fourth Position

Wednesday, April 17th, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks, with a record of 23 wins, 53 losses, and 5 ties, are hoping to snap their current five-game losing streak in their upcoming match against the Los Angeles Kings, who have a more robust record of 43 wins, 27 losses, and 11 ties.

Playing at home, the Kings have demonstrated strength with a 21-12-7 record, and they perform remarkably well, holding a 36-4-6 record, when they manage to score at least three goals in a game.

On the other hand, the Blackhawks have found it challenging to secure victories away from home, showing a disappointing 7-32-1 away record. Their tendency to incur more penalties, with a record of 6-21-1 when they outpace their opponents in penalties, has notably impacted their performance.

In the season's prior encounters between these two teams, the Kings have already secured a victory, defeating the Blackhawks 6-2 in their last matchup.

Kevin Fiala has been leading the charge for the Kings with an impressive tally of 29 goals and 44 assists. Meanwhile, Adrian Kempe has also been showcasing a strong form, contributing five goals and five assists in the recent 10 games. For the Blackhawks, Nick Foligno with 17 goals and 20 assists, alongside Jason Dickinson who netted four goals in the last 10 games, have been standout contributors.

Looking at recent performances, the Kings have been scoring an average of 2.8 goals while incurring 3.3 penalties in their last 10 games. Conversely, the Blackhawks have managed an average of 1.8 goals and drawn 3.1 penalties in the same span.

Injury woes have also hit both teams, with Los Angeles missing Pheonix Copley and Carl Grundstrom, whereas Chicago will

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