Sharks Aim to Break Six-Game Losing Streak Against Blackhawks in NHL Contest

Friday, March 22nd, 2024

The upcoming hockey match at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, features the Chicago Blackhawks, who have amassed a season record of 19-46-5, against the San Jose Sharks, holding a record of 16-46-7. This match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. EDT on a Saturday.

With aspirations to halt a six-game losing streak, the Sharks are geared up for the challenge, whereas the Blackhawks are focused on improving their dismal performance on the road, which currently stands at 5-28-1. The teams are positioned unfavorably in terms of goal differential, with the Sharks having conceded 275 goals and netted 150, and the Blackhawks having let in 244 while scoring 134.

The Blackhawks often find themselves at a disadvantage when they incur more penalties than the opposing team, evidenced by a 4-18-1 record in such situations. William Eklund has emerged as a leading figure for the Sharks with his contribution of 11 goals and 20 assists, while for the Blackhawks, Nick Foligno has been instrumental, amassing 16 goals and 18 assists.

In their recent trajectory over 10 games, the Sharks have been scoring an average of 2.5 goals and making 4 assists, whereas the Blackhawks have slightly outpaced them with an average of 2.9 goals and 5.2 assists.

Both squads are navigating through injuries among their players. The Sharks will possibly be without Ty Emberson, Matt Benning, Vitek Vanecek, Logan Couture, and Mike Hoffman. On the Blackhawks' side, Taylor Hall, Connor Murphy, Colin Blackwell, and Reese Johnson are facing injuries.

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