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Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1, in the Central
Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2, in the Central
Division)
Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche visit the Chicago Blackhawks
after Devon Toews' two-goal game against the Florida Panthers in
the Avalanche's 3-1 win.
Chicago is 13-25-2 overall and 3-9-1 against the Central
Division. The Blackhawks have conceded 137 goals while scoring
101 for a -36 scoring differential.
Colorado has a 5-5-0 record in Central Division games and a
25-15-1 record overall. The Avalanche are third in NHL play with
139 total goals (averaging 3.4 per game).
Wednesday's game is the second time these teams meet this
season. The Blackhawks won the last meeting 5-2. Ryan Donato
scored two goals in the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Donato has 11 goals and 11 assists for the
Blackhawks. Tyler Bertuzzi has six goals and two assists over
the last 10 games.
Mikko Rantanen has 24 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche.
Artturi Lehkonen has scored six goals and added one assist over
the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blackhawks: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, five
assists, 4.3 penalties and 11.9 penalty minutes while giving up
3.9 goals per game.
Avalanche: 8-1-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 6.1 assists, 3.2
penalties and seven penalty minutes while giving up two goals
per game.
INJURIES: Blackhawks: None listed.
Avalanche: None listed.
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