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Chicago Blackhawks (17-31-7, in the Central
Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (26-22-8, in the
Metropolitan Division)
Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Jackets -184, Blackhawks +153;
over/under is 6.5
BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus Blue Jackets look to stop a four-game
losing streak when they play the Chicago Blackhawks.
Columbus has a 17-6-4 record in home games and a 26-22-8 record
overall. The Blue Jackets are ninth in NHL play with 180 total
goals (averaging 3.2 per game).
Chicago has a 17-31-7 record overall and a 6-17-4 record on the
road. The Blackhawks have a -41 scoring differential, with 148
total goals scored and 189 conceded.
The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams meet this
season. The Blue Jackets won 6-3 in the previous meeting.
TOP PERFORMERS: Zachary Werenski has scored 17 goals with 42
assists for the Blue Jackets. Kent Johnson has five goals and
five assists over the past 10 games.
Ryan Donato has 19 goals and 18 assists for the Blackhawks.
Frank Nazar has three goals and three assists over the last 10
games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jackets: 4-5-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9
assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.3 penalty minutes while giving up
three goals per game.
Blackhawks: 3-3-4, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.6 assists, four
penalties and 9.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.4 goals per
game.
INJURIES: Blue Jackets: None listed.
Blackhawks: None listed.
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