Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard celebrates after scoring on the Dallas Stars during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)AP
The Colorado Avalanche face the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 (1/8/25) in a regular season game at United Center in Chicago, Ill.
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Here’s what you need to know:
What: NHL regular season
Who: Avalanche vs. Blackhawks
When: Jan. 8, 2025 (1/8/25)
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: United Center
TV: TNT, truTV
Live stream: DirecTV Stream (free trial)
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Here’s a preview capsule via the Associated Press:
Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2, in the Central Division)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Devon Toews' two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in the Avalanche’s 3-1 win.
Chicago is 13-25-2 overall and 3-9-1 against the Central Division. The Blackhawks have conceded 137 goals while scoring 101 for a -36 scoring differential.
Colorado has a 5-5-0 record in Central Division games and a 25-15-1 record overall. The Avalanche are third in NHL play with 139 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).
Wednesday’s game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Blackhawks won the last meeting 5-2. Ryan Donato scored two goals in the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Donato has 11 goals and 11 assists for the Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has six goals and two assists over the last 10 games.
Mikko Rantanen has 24 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche. Artturi Lehkonen has scored six goals and added one assist over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, five assists, 4.3 penalties and 11.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.9 goals per game.
Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.1 assists, 3.2 penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up two goals per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Avalanche: None listed.
(The Associated Press contributed to this report)
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