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Chicago Blackhawks (9-18-2, in the Central
Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (19-10-3, in the Metropolitan
Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks visit the New Jersey Devils
after Tyler Bertuzzi scored two goals in the Blackhawks' 5-4
loss to the New York Islanders.
New Jersey has gone 8-6-3 in home games and 19-10-3 overall. The
Devils have given up 85 goals while scoring 106 for a +21
scoring differential.
Chicago is 9-18-2 overall and 5-10-2 in road games. The
Blackhawks have a -21 scoring differential, with 71 total goals
scored and 92 given up.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between
the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hischier has 15 goals and 12 assists for
the Devils. Jack Hughes has four goals and nine assists over the
last 10 games.
Alex Vlasic has two goals and 12 assists for the Blackhawks.
Taylor Hall has four goals and three assists over the last 10
games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Devils: 6-3-1, averaging three goals, 4.8
assists, 3.8 penalties and 9.5 penalty minutes while giving up
2.6 goals per game.
Blackhawks: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 2.8
penalties and 5.9 penalty minutes while giving up three goals
per game.
INJURIES: Devils: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.
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