The Vancouver Canucks take on the Chicago Blackhawks for the first time this season.
The Vancouver Canucks (2-1-2) wrap up their four-game road trip as they head to the United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1). Last season, the Canucks swept the three-game season series versus the Blackhawks, which included multiple victories in Chicago. After dropping their first three games of the year, Vancouver has a chance to record their first three-game win streak of the season and return to Rogers Arena with six of a possible eight points from the road trip.
While the Blackhawks do have a young team, they have plenty of offensive firepower that could make life difficult for the Canucks. While most of the attention is on Connor Bedard, Chicago does have some depth options that can put the puck in the net, including Taylor Hall. That being said, Vancouver does have a stronger lineup, and if they shut down the Blackhawks' top line, they should be able to skate away with a victory.
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Players To Watch:
Conor Garland
The Canucks best player this season has arguably been Conor Garland. He has had an impact at both ends of the ice and is projected to feature on Vancouver's top power play in this game. Just one point off 150 for his Canucks career, Garland should once again be one of Vancouver's top skaters on the night.
Teuvo Teräväinen
Now in his second go-around with Chicago, Teuvo Teräväinen has been one of the Blackhawks' most impressive players this season. The 30-year-old leads the team in points with seven, which includes three goals in his first six games. A threat both at even strength and on the power play, Teräväinen should have a significant impact on the game.
Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineup:
DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser
Höglander-Pettersson-Garland
Heinen-Blueger-Sherwood
Suter-Åman-Sprong
Hughes-Hronek
Soucy-Myers
Brännström-Desharnais
Lankinen
Šilovs
Top 5 Scoring Leaders (Goals, Assists, Points):
Vancouver Canucks (2-1-2):
Brock Boeser: 3-2-5
Conor Garland: 2-2-4
Quinn Hughes: 1-3-4
Jake DeBrusk: 0-4-4
J.T. Miller: 2-1-3
Chicago Blackhawks (2-3-1)
Teuvo Teräväinen: 3-4-7
Conor Bedard: 1-6-7
Seth Jones: 1-5-6
Nick Foligno: 3-0-3
Craig Smith: 2-0-2
Game Information:
Start Time: 5:15 PM PT
Venue: United Center
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: Sportsnet 650
