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 The Blackhawks started their six-game road trip with a 4-3
victory at Calgary on Thursday as Kane scored the only goal of the
third period. "The last couple games, (Kane's) been as good as he
can be," Chicago coach Joel Quenneville told reporters. If the loss
didn't cause enough pain Friday, the Oilers lost left wing Benoit
Pouliot indefinitely with a broken foot after he blocked a shot in
the second period.
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ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (11-7-1): As Kane begins to heat up, center
Brad Richards is becoming more comfortable with his new team while
posting seven points in the last seven games. Kane is tied with
captain Jonathan Toews for the team lead with 16 points as the
Blackhawks begin to climb out of an early-season offensive funk.
Backup Antti Raanta is expected to get his first start since Oct. 25
and forward Phillip Danault was recalled with center Andrew Shaw
questionable with an upper-body injury.
 ABOUT THE OILERS (6-12-2): Former first-overall pick Ryan-Nugent
Hopkins played his 200th career game at age 21 and is one assist shy
of 100 while scoring 46 goals. Taylor Hall is also moving in on a
milestone with 99 career goals after collecting seven in 14 games
this season and will look to rebound after a rough night Friday with
five giveaways. Forwards Luke Gazdic and Jesse Joensuu were healthy
scratches Friday and one of them to could move into the lineup to
replace Pouliot, who has three goals.
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OVERTIME
1. Blackhawks veteran RW Marian Hossa has only two goals despite
being tied for the team lead in shots (58) with Kane.
2. Edmonton is 4-of-44 on the power play over the last 12 contests.
3. Chicago D Adam Clendening scored in his NHL debut Thursday
against Calgary.
PREDICTION: Blackhawks 5, Oilers 2
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