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Preview: It's Original Six time as the Blackhawks come to town

They're not the power house they used to be, but the talent is still there.

By Cup of Chowder Staff
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Just the facts

When: Tonight, 7 PM

Where: TD Garden - Boston, MA

How to follow: NESN, 98.5 The Sports Hub

Rival SBN site: Second City Hockey

Know your enemy

  • 10-12-5, 25 points, last in the Central Division
  • Goals: Patrick Kane, 14
  • Assists: Kane, 19
  • Points: Kane, 33
  • Goalie: Corey Crawford, 5-7-2, 3.04 GAA, .909 save percentage

Game notes

  • It's kind of odd how fast the Blackhawks have fallen. It seems like they were challenging for a Cup yesterday, then today they're in last place. It's early, and sure, teams can make runs, but they're stuck with an aging roster and not much cap space, soooo...
  • As you can see above, it's pretty much Patrick Kane and everyone else now. Alex DeBrincat is having a quiet year, as is Jonathan Toews. The lack of scoring is certainly contributing to Chicago's struggles.
  • For the Bruins, we'll see if they make any lineup changes tonight. John Moore may draw back in, possibly for Connor Clifton.
  • No word yet on Patrice Bergeron's availability, but my guess would be he's still out.

See ya tonight!